Raphael Foundation Inc
Raphael Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $898K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $129K. Net investment income was $14K.
Raphael Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Raphael Foundation Inc gave $129K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $129,153
- -10.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -36.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,450
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,501
- Total assets
- $897,577
- +89.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Raphael Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Yeshivah of Flatbush EIN 11-1630915 ($70K). Together the top 6 received $104K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 45 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Raphael Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 36% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 555% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $116K (2022) to $324K (2020). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $129K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshivah of Flatbush EIN 11-1630915 Brooklyn, NY | Educational | $70,366 |
| Other Public Charities - 3000 or Less per Organization New York, NY | Charitable | $24,690 |
| Congregation Beth Torah EIN 11-6011458 Brooklyn, NY | Religious | $15,194 |
| Sephardic Synagogue of Elberon Brooklyn, NY | Religious | $5,501 |
| Berit Shalom Inc EIN 87-1538095 New York, NY | Religious | $5,402 |
| Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association EIN 22-2480896 Glenolden, PA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sephardic Institute EIN 11-2170961 Brooklyn, NY | Religious | $3,000 |
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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 | $897,577 | $557,626 | $134,828 | $129,153 | 7 | $129,153 | $14,004 | $23,262 |
| 2023 | $474,779 | $43,815 | $149,830 | $144,919 | 11 | $144,919 | $12,971 | $26,560 |
| 2022 | $580,794 | $106,615 | $120,964 | $116,091 | 9 | $120,342 | $6,613 | $27,189 |
| 2021 | $595,143 | $106,881 | $207,060 | $200,421 | 9 | $204,420 | $6,880 | $31,193 |
| 2020 | $695,322 | $293,499 | $328,292 | $324,028 | 9 | — | $189,435 | $34,987 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Raphael Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Raphael Foundation Inc's only listed officer is Maurice Shamah, Foundation Manager on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Maurice Shamah
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Raphael Foundation Inc
How much does Raphael Foundation Inc give each year?
Raphael Foundation Inc gave $129K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $145K across 11 grants.
What is Raphael Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Raphael Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,501, and its average grant was $18,450, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Raphael Foundation Inc give grants?
Raphael Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (4 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Raphael Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Raphael Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (4 grants).
Who are Raphael Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Raphael Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Yeshivah of Flatbush EIN 11-1630915 ($70,366), Congregation Beth Torah EIN 11-6011458 ($15,194) and Sephardic Synagogue of Elberon ($5,501), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Raphael Foundation Inc?
Raphael Foundation Inc reported $898K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $129K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Raphael Foundation Inc's EIN?
Raphael Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7185539. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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