Pinchus Family Foundation
Pinchus Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its most recent filing on record is for 2021, and no later filing is listed; it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Pinchus Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Pinchus Family Foundation gave $11K across 42 grants in 2021 (avg $264.381), mostly in New York. 60% of 2021 grantees were new. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $11,104
- +27.1% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 42
- -44.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $264
- +126.9% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $48
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (25 of 42, 2021)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Pinchus Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 37 Keap St, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Phone: (917) 692-7424
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pinchus Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Khal Toras Chaim ($3K). Together the top 10 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
128 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 128 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2021 grant dollars went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Pinchus Family Foundation open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2021
In 2021, 25 of 42 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $182; repeat grants $386. How we count
Medians: $40 first-time, $50 repeat.
- 40% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2020) to $11K (2021). In 2021 it made 42 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Khal Toras Chaim Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $2,562 |
| Kolel Ahavas Yerushalaim Monsey, NY | General Support | $2,157 |
| Cong Zemach David Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $2,000 |
| Yeshivas Ahavas Israel Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $500 |
| Ezras Israel Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $500 |
| Kolel Erev Vovoiker Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $500 |
| Ko Somar Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $400 |
| Cong Ahavas Israel Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $380 |
| RCCS Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $360 |
| Merkaz Hakolillim Spring Valley, NY | General Support | $222 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | — | $11,104 | $11,104 | 42 | $11,104 |
| 2020 | $172,989 | $53,630 | $9,039 | $8,739 | 75 | — |
| 2019 | $128,398 | $49,400 | $10,701 | $10,401 | 11 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2021, the foundation reported 42 grants totaling $11,104. Grant amounts ranged from $10 to $2,562, with a median of $48. The largest reported grants included $2,562 to Khal Toras Chaim in Brooklyn, $2,157 to Kolel Ahavas Yerushalaim in Monsey, and $2,000 to Cong Zemach David in Brooklyn; each was for general support.
The 2021 filing states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This is a statement from its 2021 filing, not current application guidance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Yankel Absen was listed as trustee on the 2021 filing.
Pinchus Family Foundation is led by Yankel Absen, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Yankel Absen
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Pinchus Family Foundation
How much does Pinchus Family Foundation give each year?
Pinchus Family Foundation gave $11K across 42 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $9K across 75 grants.
What is Pinchus Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Pinchus Family Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $48, and its average grant was $264, across 42 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Pinchus Family Foundation that year got $182 on average.
Where does Pinchus Family Foundation give grants?
Pinchus Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (31 grants), Monsey, NY (3 grants), Spring Valley, NY (3 grants) and Airmont, NY (2 grants).
Does Pinchus Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Pinchus Family Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (42 of 42) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Pinchus Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Pinchus Family Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Khal Toras Chaim ($2,562), Kolel Ahavas Yerushalaim ($2,157) and Cong Zemach David ($2,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How do I apply for a grant from Pinchus Family Foundation?
Pinchus Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is Pinchus Family Foundation's EIN?
Pinchus Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3172255. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Does Pinchus Family 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 23, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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