RS Foundation Inc
RS Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Monsey, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $582K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $262K.
RS Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: RS Foundation Inc gave $262K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $37K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $262,000
- +144.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $37,429
- +109.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $581,555
- +69.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who RS Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cong Mesivta ($78K). Together the top 7 received $262K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 27 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How RS Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 83% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $262K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $262K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cong Mesivta Monroe, NY | Religious Organization | $78,000 |
| Bais Hamedrish Netzach Yisroel Monsey, NY | Religious Organization | $63,000 |
| Cong Ateres Shalom New Rochelle, NJ | Religious Organization | $50,000 |
| Cong Yl South 8 Brooklyn, NY | Religious Organization | $30,000 |
| Congregation Chochmas Shlome Brooklyn, NY | Religious Organization | $26,000 |
| Cong Yesheos Yakov Monsey, NY | Religious Organization | $13,500 |
| Congregation Tiferes Chaim Lakewood, NJ | Religious Organization | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $581,555 | $500,000 | $262,125 | $262,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $343,680 | $300,000 | $107,015 | $106,965 | 6 |
| 2023 | $150,695 | $150,000 | $112,105 | $112,000 | 6 |
| 2022 | $112,800 | $110,000 | $143,500 | $143,500 | 3 |
| 2021 | $146,300 | $120,000 | $77,700 | $77,100 | 5 |
| 2020 | $104,000 | $110,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 | 1 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
RS Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Herman I. Iatob
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jacob Mermelstein
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rifka Schwartz
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 RS Foundation Inc
How much does RS Foundation Inc give each year?
RS Foundation Inc gave $262K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $107K across 6 grants.
What is RS Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
RS Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $37,429, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does RS Foundation Inc give grants?
RS Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Monsey, NY (2 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does RS Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on RS Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious Organization" (7 grants).
Who are RS Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
RS Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Cong Mesivta ($78,000), Bais Hamedrish Netzach Yisroel ($63,000) and Cong Ateres Shalom ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is RS Foundation Inc?
RS Foundation Inc reported $582K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $500K.
What is RS Foundation Inc?
RS Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Monsey, NY. It holds $582K in total assets as of 2025.
What is RS Foundation Inc's EIN?
RS Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4092559. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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