Onagul Foundation
Onagul Foundation is a private foundation based in Monsey, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grantmaking to charitable organizations, with grants described as supporting the furtherance of charitable activities.
Onagul Foundation at a glance
In short: Onagul Foundation gave $341K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $340,760
- +25.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -40.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,298
- +112.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,725
- Total assets
- $278,797
- -19.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Onagul Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing lists “ONOGUL FOUNDATION” as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Onogul Foundation
Mailing address: 23 Dover Terrace, Monsey, NY 10952
Phone: (914) 263-7954
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Onagul Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Affordable Community ($209K). Together the top 10 received $337K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 43 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 2% to recipients in New Jersey, and 1% to recipients whose state is listed as unknown.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Onagul Foundation gives
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $271K (2023) to $341K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $341K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable Community Monsey, NY | Furtherance of Charitable Activities | $208,800 |
| Congregation Ohr Torah Monroe, NY | Furtherance of Charitable Activities | $55,000 |
| Binyan Torah Monsey, NY | Furtherance of Charitable Activities | $18,000 |
| Beth Rochel Airmont, NY | Furtherance of Charitable Activities | $15,750 |
| Adas Yereim Brooklyn, NY | Furtherance of Charitable Activities | $11,500 |
| Cong Shaarei Chesed Monsey, NY | Furtherance of Charitable Activities | $10,000 |
| Congregation Zichron Shaindel Inc Lakewood, NJ | Furtherance of Charitable Activities | $5,600 |
| Congregation Talmud Torah Imrei Bin Monsey, NY | Furtherance of Charitable Activities | $5,450 |
| Congregation Khal Avreichim Mishkan | Furtherance of Charitable Activities | $4,000 |
| Congregation Keren Ecrah Monsey, NY | Furtherance of Charitable Activities | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $278,797 | $275,000 | $341,180 | $340,760 | 16 | $340,760 | $5,297 |
| 2023 | $344,977 | $200,000 | $284,744 | $270,790 | 27 | $270,790 | $12,696 |
| 2022 | $429,721 | $429,721 | — | — | — | — | $882 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Onagul Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $340,760. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $208,800, with a median grant of $4,725. The largest grants included $208,800 to Affordable Community, $55,000 to Congregation Ohr Torah, $18,000 to Binyan Torah, and $15,750 to Beth Rochel. Each is listed with the purpose “furtherance of charitable activities.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Samuel Friedmann as trustee.
Onagul Foundation is led by Samuel Friedmann, Trustee on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Samuel Friedmann
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Onagul Foundation
How much does Onagul Foundation give each year?
Onagul Foundation gave $341K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $271K across 27 grants.
What is Onagul Foundation's typical grant size?
Onagul Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,725, and its average grant was $21,298, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Onagul Foundation give grants?
Onagul Foundation gives mostly in New York: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Monsey, NY (9 grants), Brooklyn, NY (2 grants) and Lakewood, NJ (2 grants).
Does Onagul Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Onagul Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Furtherance of Charitable Activities" (16 grants).
Who are Onagul Foundation's largest grantees?
Onagul Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Affordable Community ($208,800), Congregation Ohr Torah ($55,000) and Binyan Torah ($18,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Onagul Foundation?
Onagul Foundation reported $279K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $341K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Onagul Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Onagul Foundation's EIN?
Onagul Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-6268297. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Onagul Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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