Robert and Jill Granader Family Foundation
The Robert and Jill Granader Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In its 2025 filing, it reported 17 grants totaling $687,500 to charitable organizations, including educational institutions, Jewish community organizations, and cultural organizations.
Robert and Jill Granader Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert and Jill Granader Family Foundation gave $688K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $40K), top state Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $687,500
- +18.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +70.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $40,441
- -30.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $6,596,637
- +49.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Robert and Jill Granader Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 888 7Th Ave 17Th Floor, New York, NY 10106
Phone: (212) 897-6639
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert and Jill Granader Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Charles E Smith Jewish Day School ($113K). Together the top 10 received $601K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 39 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states and Washington, DC. The largest reported shares went to Maryland (46%), Louisiana (15%), New York (13%), Washington, DC (13%), and Florida (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How Robert and Jill Granader Family Foundation gives
- 41% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 214% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 359% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $219K (2022) to $688K (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $688K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charles E Smith Jewish Day School Rockville, MD | General Operating Support | $113,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington North Bethesda, MD | General Operating Support | $102,500 |
| Administrators of Tulane University New Orleans, LA | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School Takoma Park, MD | General Operating Support | $85,000 |
| American Israel Education Foundation Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $75,000 |
| New York Shakespeare Festival New York, NY | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Shalom Learning Inc Pittsfield, MA | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| The Miami Foundation Miami, FL | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Jewish Funders Network New York, NY | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,596,637 | $2,915,743 | $723,017 | $687,500 | 17 | $698,017 | $1,470,267 | $194,333 |
| 2024 | $4,401,539 | $2,462,779 | $604,331 | $581,830 | 10 | $601,831 | $1,074,543 | $110,498 |
| 2023 | $2,544,360 | $10,374 | $460,898 | $354,000 | 8 | $454,000 | $67,984 | $135,172 |
| 2022 | $2,994,884 | $6,167 | $257,137 | $219,000 | 4 | $219,000 | $41,022 | $145,384 |
| 2021 | $3,245,854 | $3,245,854 | — | — | — | — | $2,418,801 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert and Jill Granader Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $194K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants include support for a range of organizations. For example, Shalom Learning describes its work as providing values-based Jewish education programs, curriculum, online education, and teacher training for grades K–7. The New York Shakespeare Festival describes its work as producing Shakespeare and new work while developing accessible and relevant American theater. Friends of the Israel Defense Forces says it supports the health, well-being, and education of Israel’s protectors.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $687,500. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $113,000, with a median of $25,000.
The largest reported grants included $113,000 to Charles E Smith Jewish Day School for general operating support; $102,500 to Jewish Federation of Greater Washington for general operating support; $100,000 to Administrators of Tulane University for general operating support; $85,000 to Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School for general operating support; and $75,000 to American Israel Education Foundation for general operating support. Other reported grants included $25,000 each to New York Shakespeare Festival, Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, Shalom Learning, The Miami Foundation, and Jewish Funders Network, all for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robert and Jill Granader Family Foundation is led by Robert Grander, Director & President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Grander
Director & President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Snyder Grander
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larisa Avner Trainor
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mathew Brehm
Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Robert and Jill Granader Family Foundation
How much does Robert and Jill Granader Family Foundation give each year?
Robert and Jill Granader Family Foundation gave $688K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $582K across 10 grants.
What is Robert and Jill Granader Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert and Jill Granader Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $40,441, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert and Jill Granader Family Foundation give grants?
Robert and Jill Granader Family Foundation's top state is Maryland, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Louisiana (15%) and New York (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Miami, FL (2 grants).
Does Robert and Jill Granader Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Robert and Jill Granader Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert and Jill Granader Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert and Jill Granader Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Charles E Smith Jewish Day School ($113,000), Jewish Federation of Greater Washington ($102,500) and Administrators of Tulane University ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert and Jill Granader Family Foundation?
Robert and Jill Granader Family Foundation reported $6.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $698K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $194K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert and Jill Granader Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for a range of organizations. For example, Shalom Learning describes its work as providing values-based Jewish education programs, curriculum, online education, and teacher training for grades K–7. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert and Jill Granader Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Robert and Jill Granader Family Foundation's EIN?
Robert and Jill Granader Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3973152. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Robert and Jill Granader 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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