Pincus & Regina Peterseil Foundation
The Pincus & Regina Peterseil Foundation is a private foundation based in Cedarhurst, New York. Its filings describe financial aid to community-based organizations serving people in need, as well as to schools and institutions of higher learning.
Pincus & Regina Peterseil Foundation at a glance
In short: Pincus & Regina Peterseil Foundation gave $45K across 15 grants in 2023 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. 40% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $44,960
- -43.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 15
- +25.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $2,997
- -55.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $3,800
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (6 of 15, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (61% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Pincus & Regina Peterseil Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2022 filing listed a letter stating the purpose of the solicitation and any applicable brochure as the materials to submit.
- Review Cycle
- None was listed in the 2022 filing.
- Deadline
- None was listed in the 2022 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Susan Nerenberg
Mailing address: 114 Spruce St, Cedarhurst, NY 11516
Phone: (516) 374-0356
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pincus & Regina Peterseil Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Amit ($5K). Together the top 10 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 43 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 31% to recipients in Florida, and 8% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Pincus & Regina Peterseil Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 6 of 15 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 47% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2023). 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 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2023) to $80K (2022). In 2023 it made 15 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amit New York, NY | Social Services | $5,000 |
| Katz Yeshiva HS - Kyhs Boca Raton, FL | Religious and Educational | $5,000 |
| Siach Yitzchok Far Rockaway, NY | Religious & Educational | $5,000 |
| Talmudic University Miami Beach, FL | Religious & Educational | $5,000 |
| Yeshiva Gedolah of Toronto Brooklyn, NY | Religious & Educational | $5,000 |
| Torah Academy of Boca Boca Raton, FL | Religious and Educational | $3,800 |
| Yesodei Hatorah Lakewood, NJ | Religious & Educational | $3,800 |
| Mesivta of Long Beach Long Beach, NY | Religious & Educational | $3,800 |
| Hatzaloh of Rockaway Far Rockaway, NY | Social Services | $3,600 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces NY, NY | Social Services | $1,800 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | $45,525 | $44,960 | 15 | $44,960 | — |
| 2022 | $45,525 | $120,000 | $80,425 | $79,900 | 12 | $79,900 | $493 |
| 2021 | $5,950 | $20,000 | $55,225 | $54,700 | 16 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2022 filing describes financial aid to community-based organizations that serve people in need and to schools and institutions of higher learning. Its 2023 grants include organizations with varied missions. For example, Yesodei Hatorah Inc. describes its mission as supporting Orthodox Jewish educational institutions; Kulanu Inc. says it supports isolated, emerging, and returning Jewish communities around the globe; and Just One Life Inc. describes its work as family support and counseling by professional social workers. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation gave $44,960 through 15 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $5,000, with a median of $3,800. Among the largest grants were $5,000 each to AMIT for social services; Katz Yeshiva HS, Siach Yitzchok, Talmudic University, and Yeshiva Gedolah of Toronto for religious and educational purposes. Other notable grants included $3,800 each to Torah Academy of Boca, Yesodei Hatorah, and Mesivta of Long Beach, and $3,600 to Hatzaloh of Rockaway for social services.
The 2022 filing stated that the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It listed a letter stating the purpose of the solicitation and any applicable brochure as application materials, with no award restrictions. Because that filing is marked final, these instructions should not be treated as current.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Janet Grosser, Susan Nerenberg, and Helene Berkowitz as directors.
Pincus & Regina Peterseil Foundation's 2023 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Helene Berkowitz
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Janet Grosser
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Susan Nerenberg
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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 Pincus & Regina Peterseil Foundation
How much does Pincus & Regina Peterseil Foundation give each year?
Pincus & Regina Peterseil Foundation gave $45K across 15 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $80K across 12 grants.
What is Pincus & Regina Peterseil Foundation's typical grant size?
Pincus & Regina Peterseil Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $3,800, and its average grant was $2,997, across 15 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Pincus & Regina Peterseil Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Pincus & Regina Peterseil Foundation give grants?
Pincus & Regina Peterseil Foundation gives mostly in New York: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (31%) and New Jersey (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants), Boca Raton, FL (2 grants), Far Rockaway, NY (2 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does Pincus & Regina Peterseil Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Pincus & Regina Peterseil Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious & Educational" (6 grants) and "Social Services" (5 grants).
Who are Pincus & Regina Peterseil Foundation's largest grantees?
Pincus & Regina Peterseil Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Amit ($5,000), Katz Yeshiva HS - Kyhs ($5,000) and Siach Yitzchok ($5,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Pincus & Regina Peterseil Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2022 filing describes financial aid to community-based organizations that serve people in need and to schools and institutions of higher learning. Its 2023 grants include organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pincus & Regina Peterseil Foundation?
The 2022 filing listed a letter stating the purpose of the solicitation and any applicable brochure as the materials to submit. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Pincus & Regina Peterseil Foundation's EIN?
Pincus & Regina Peterseil Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3411610. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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