Ralph J Harary Foundation Inc
Ralph J Harary Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it reported 478 grants totaling $4,911,781, with listed grants supporting charitable organizations including religious and educational institutions and community-service organizations.
Ralph J Harary Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Ralph J Harary Foundation Inc gave $4.9M across 478 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in New York. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,911,781
- +80.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 478
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,276
- +65.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,049
- Total assets
- $1,058,321
- +26.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (107 of 475, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ralph J Harary Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Moret Group 1411 Broadway 7Th Fl, New York, NY 10018
Phone: (212) 736-0041
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ralph J Harary Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Flatbush Yeshiva ($558K). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
2,384 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2,321 grants of 2,384 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in New York received 81% of grant dollars, those in New Jersey received 16%, and those in Florida received 3%. Pennsylvania and Maryland each accounted for 0% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 478 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ralph J Harary Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 107 of 475 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 39% from 2021 to 2024. 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.7M (2020) to $4.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 478 grants totaling $4.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Flatbush Yeshiva Brooklyn, NY | General Purpose | $558,200 |
| Yad Yosef Brooklyn, NY | General Purpose | $430,862 |
| Beth Torah Cong BKLYN, NY | General Purpose | $331,964 |
| Zichron Binyamin Cong Lakewood, NJ | General Purpose | $130,800 |
| Magen David Congregation of Surfside Surfside, FL | General Purpose | $128,601 |
| Barkai Foundation BKLYN NY, NY | General Purpose | $118,000 |
| Friends of Ahavat Shalom New York, NY | General Purpose | $90,000 |
| Magen David Yeshiva Brooklyn, NY | General Purpose | $90,000 |
| Or Hatorah High School Brooklyn, NY | General Purpose | $77,000 |
| Darche Eres Yeshiva Brooklyn, NY | General Purpose | $76,000 |
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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 | $1,058,321 | $5,116,250 | $4,913,501 | $4,911,781 | 478 | $4,913,501 | $33,514 |
| 2023 | $836,354 | $3,500,000 | $2,727,830 | $2,727,295 | 438 | $2,727,830 | $11,822 |
| 2022 | $62,830 | $1,857,550 | $2,343,492 | $2,341,206 | 393 | $2,343,492 | $45,214 |
| 2021 | $508,237 | $4,001,800 | $3,542,337 | $3,541,306 | 387 | $3,541,894 | $3,342 |
| 2020 | $49,485 | $1,633,750 | $1,633,147 | $1,652,646 | 688 | — | $3,387 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ralph J Harary Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $34K 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 grants include many described as “GENERAL PURPOSE.” Grantee descriptions show support for varied work: Chai Lifeline describes itself as a health support network serving children, families, and communities facing illness, crisis, or loss; The Kesher Organization describes a mentoring program for Jewish youths and young adults; and Bet Yaakov Oz Vehadar describes a religious educational facility. Other recipients describe work in Jewish ritual services, education, fertility assistance, and children’s services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 478 grants totaling $4,911,781. Grant amounts ranged from $101 to $558,200, with a median of $1,048. Among the largest awards were $558,200 to Flatbush Yeshiva, $430,862 to Yad Yosef, $331,964 to Beth Torah Cong, and $130,800 to Zichron Binyamin Cong. Other 2024 recipients included Chai Lifeline ($56,500), The Kesher Organization ($52,000), Bet Yaakov Oz Vehadar ($51,800), and Sephardic Mikveh of Midwood ($50,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joseph Harary as C.F.O.
Ralph J Harary Foundation Inc's only listed officer is Joseph Harary, C.f.o on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph Harary
C.f.o
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gloria Harary (2020–2022) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Ralph J Harary Foundation Inc
How much does Ralph J Harary Foundation Inc give each year?
Ralph J Harary Foundation Inc gave $4.9M across 478 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.7M across 438 grants.
What is Ralph J Harary Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Ralph J Harary Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,049, and its average grant was $10,276, across 478 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ralph J Harary Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does Ralph J Harary Foundation Inc give grants?
Ralph J Harary Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (232 grants), New York, NY (112 grants), Lakewood, NJ (37 grants) and Deal, NJ (11 grants).
Does Ralph J Harary Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ralph J Harary Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (478 of 478) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ralph J Harary Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Ralph J Harary Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Flatbush Yeshiva ($558,200), Yad Yosef ($430,862) and Beth Torah Cong ($331,964), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ralph J Harary Foundation Inc?
Ralph J Harary Foundation Inc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ralph J Harary Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include many described as “GENERAL PURPOSE.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ralph J Harary Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ralph J Harary Foundation Inc's EIN?
Ralph J Harary Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2457455. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ralph J Harary Foundation Inc 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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