Phyllis & Sidney Reisman Foundation
The Phyllis & Sidney Reisman Foundation is a private foundation based in Jupiter, Florida. Its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations, including Jewish organizations, schools, and organizations providing medical or social services.
Phyllis & Sidney Reisman Foundation at a glance
In short: Phyllis & Sidney Reisman Foundation gave $210K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $209,600
- +23.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,062
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,253,039
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (51% 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 Phyllis & Sidney Reisman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 460 Mariner Drive, Jupiter, FL 33477
Phone: (216) 348-9600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Phyllis & Sidney Reisman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Young Israel of Harrison ($35K). Together the top 10 received $151K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 77 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 51% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 24% to Ohio, 12% to New Jersey, 8% to Florida, and 2% to Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
How Phyllis & Sidney Reisman Foundation gives
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 848% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% of 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2021) to $329K (2019). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $210K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Israel of Harrison Harrison, NY | Jewish Causes | $35,000 |
| The Frisch School Paramus, NJ | Jewish Causes | $25,000 |
| Kidney Foundation New York, NY | Medical Treatment | $18,000 |
| Westchester Day School Mamaroneck, NY | Prepares students to live as mensches and lifelong learners and inspires them to impact the world around them by cultivating a commitment to torah, midot, community and academic rigor. | $15,000 |
| Hebrew Academy of Cleveland Cleveland Heights, OH | Jewish Causes | $15,000 |
| Congregation Avodah Brurah Brooklyn, NY | Jewish Causes | $10,000 |
| Touro University New York, NY | In the service of knowledge, compassion, and social justice. | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Service Beachwood, OH | Jewish Causes | $10,000 |
| Chabad of Tallahassee Tallahassee, FL | Jewish Causes | $7,500 |
| Chabad Bahia Blanca Cleveland, OH | Jewish Causes | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,253,039 | $196,775 | $210,151 | $209,600 | 26 | $209,600 | $173,932 | $199,061 |
| 2023 | $4,266,415 | $248,509 | $176,433 | $170,350 | 20 | $170,350 | $240,288 | $192,840 |
| 2022 | $4,194,339 | $171,416 | $96,025 | $83,100 | 13 | $83,100 | $171,109 | $191,816 |
| 2021 | $4,118,948 | $143,959 | $41,711 | $22,100 | 9 | — | $143,677 | $201,414 |
| 2020 | $4,016,700 | $141,031 | $75,980 | $63,100 | 9 | — | $140,730 | $190,506 |
| 2019 | $3,951,649 | $138,237 | $336,466 | $328,800 | 6 | — | $144,740 | $199,426 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Phyllis & Sidney Reisman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $199K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees included Jewish organizations and educational institutions, as well as organizations addressing medical treatment and social services. For example, The Frisch School describes its mission as providing religious education and college preparatory courses to high school students. Hebrew Academy of Cleveland says it aims to foster students’ love of God, Torah, and Eretz Yisroel and prepare them for excellence in Torah and general knowledge. Jewish Family Service in Sylvania describes its work as providing in-home care and social services and assisting need-based families in the Toledo community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 26 grants totaling $209,600. Grants ranged from $1,800 to $35,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest were $35,000 to Young Israel of Harrison, $25,000 to The Frisch School, $18,000 to Kidney Foundation, and $15,000 each to Westchester Day School and Hebrew Academy of Cleveland.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sidney Reisman, Peter J. Reisman, and Allen T. Reisman as trustees.
Phyllis & Sidney Reisman Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Allen T. Reisman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Peter J. Reisman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Sidney Reisman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Phyllis & Sidney Reisman Foundation
How much does Phyllis & Sidney Reisman Foundation give each year?
Phyllis & Sidney Reisman Foundation gave $210K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $170K across 20 grants.
What is Phyllis & Sidney Reisman Foundation's typical grant size?
Phyllis & Sidney Reisman Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,062, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Phyllis & Sidney Reisman Foundation give grants?
Phyllis & Sidney Reisman Foundation gives mostly in New York: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (24%) and New Jersey (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants) and Cleveland, OH (4 grants).
Does Phyllis & Sidney Reisman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Phyllis & Sidney Reisman Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Jewish Causes" (19 grants).
Who are Phyllis & Sidney Reisman Foundation's largest grantees?
Phyllis & Sidney Reisman Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Young Israel of Harrison ($35,000), The Frisch School ($25,000) and Kidney Foundation ($18,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Phyllis & Sidney Reisman Foundation?
Phyllis & Sidney Reisman Foundation reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $210K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $199K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Phyllis & Sidney Reisman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees included Jewish organizations and educational institutions, as well as organizations addressing medical treatment and social services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Phyllis & Sidney Reisman Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Phyllis & Sidney Reisman Foundation's EIN?
Phyllis & Sidney Reisman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1881441. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Phyllis & Sidney Reisman 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 13, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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