S and H Korn Foundation
S and H Korn Foundation is a private foundation based in Flushing, New York. Its 2024 grants supported religious organizations and education, synagogue maintenance, and assistance for people in need.
Key facts about S and H Korn Foundation
In short: S and H Korn Foundation gave $193K across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. 37% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 11-3215884
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $193,080
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- Average grant
- $4,827
- Median grant
- $2,400
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (14 of 38, 2024)
- Total assets
- $213,610
- Primary geography
- New York (66% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$214K
-47.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$193K
-19.8% YoY
Grant Count
40
-28.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+12.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, S and H Korn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is S and H Korn Foundation open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 38 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 36% 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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 grants included support for synagogue maintenance, religious education, post-secondary rabbinical studies, a Jewish youth education program, and distribution for the indigent. Its grantees include organizations with varied charitable and educational activities. For example, Yeshiva Toras Chaim Inc. says it operates a religious/parochial high school and college in Lakewood, New Jersey; Tomchei Tzedaka Corp. says it provides financial assistance to qualifying needy families globally; and Yeshiva Afula Inc. says it provides financial and other assistance to educational institutions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 40 grants totaling $193,080. Grants ranged from $100 to $24,000, with a median grant of $2,400. Among the largest were $24,000 to Bais Shmuel for synagogue maintenance; $17,000 each to Kesser Malka and Mesivta of Greater Miami for religious education; and $12,000 to Cheder Tiferes Yisroel for religious preschool education. Other notable grants included $11,000 to West Side Kollel for advanced post-secondary rabbinical studies, $10,000 to masamchai Hashabbos to distribute for the indigent, and $7,500 each to Camp Shoresh for a year-round Jewish youth education program and Yeshiva Romeimus Hatorah for post-secondary religious education.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 66% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 16% to New Jersey, 14% to Florida, and 4% to Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 40 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $119K (2020) to $241K (2023). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $193K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bais Shmuel ($24K). Together the top 10 received $123K.
Grant Size Distribution
192 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 191 grants of 192 (99%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bais Shmuel Brooklyn, NY | Synagogue maintenance | $24,000 |
| Kesser Malka Lawrence, NY | Support for religious education | $17,000 |
| Mesivta of Greater Miami Miami Beach, FL | Support of Religious Education | $17,000 |
| Cheder Tiferes Yisroel Lakewood, NJ | Religous pre school education | $12,000 |
| West Side Kollel New York, NY | Advanced post secondary rabbinical studies. | $11,000 |
| masamchai Hashabbos Brooklyn, NY | Distributes for the indigent | $10,000 |
| Cong Beis Asher Brooklyn, NY | Synagogue Maintenance | $9,000 |
| Bais Menachem of North Miami Beach North Miami Beach, FL | Synagogue Maintenance | $7,700 |
| Camp Shoresh Baltimore, MD | Year Round Jewish Youth Education Program | $7,500 |
| Yeshiva Romeimus Hatorah Chestnut Ridge, NY | Post secondary Religious Education | $7,500 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $213,610 | $2,175 | $194,180 | $193,080 |
| 2023 | $405,615 | $6,620 | $241,000 | $240,693 |
| 2022 | $635,066 | $112,433 | $203,888 | $202,788 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $213,610 | $405,615 | $635,066 |
| Revenue | $2,175 | $6,620 | $112,433 |
| Expenses | $194,180 | $241,000 | $203,888 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $193,080 | $240,693 | $202,788 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,175 | $6,620 | $9,156 |
| Distributable Amount | $15,208 | $27,032 | $34,493 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Hyman Korn is president, and Hindy Korn is a director.
S and H Korn Foundation is led by Hyman Korn, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hyman Korn
President
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hindy Korn
Director
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.
Contact
Mailing address: 137-17 71St Avenue, Flushing, NY 11367
Phone: (718) 544-1734
Frequently asked questions about S and H Korn Foundation
How much does S and H Korn Foundation give each year?
S and H Korn Foundation gave $193K across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $241K across 56 grants.
What is S and H Korn Foundation's typical grant size?
S and H Korn Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,400, and its average grant was $4,827, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from S and H Korn Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does S and H Korn Foundation give grants?
S and H Korn Foundation gives mostly in New York: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (16%) and Florida (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (12 grants), Lakewood, NJ (8 grants), Flushing, NY (6 grants) and Miami Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does S and H Korn Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 40 grants with a stated purpose on S and H Korn Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Synagogue Maintenance" (6 grants).
Who are S and H Korn Foundation's largest grantees?
S and H Korn Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bais Shmuel ($24,000), Kesser Malka ($17,000) and Mesivta of Greater Miami ($17,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is S and H Korn Foundation?
S and H Korn Foundation reported $214K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $193K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does S and H Korn Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 grants included support for synagogue maintenance, religious education, post-secondary rabbinical studies, a Jewish youth education program, and distribution for the indigent. Its grantees include organizations with varied charitable and educational activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from S and H Korn Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is S and H Korn Foundation's EIN?
S and H Korn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3215884. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does S and H Korn Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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