S Grossman Family Foundation Inc
S Grossman Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, with the largest shares of grant dollars going to recipients in New York and Florida.
S Grossman Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: S Grossman Family Foundation Inc gave $8K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $587.929), top state New York. 86% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,231
- -47.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +250.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $588
- -84.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $390
- Total assets
- $4,120
- +24.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 86% first-time grantees (12 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (49% 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 S Grossman Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6823 Fort Hamilton Pkwy Ste 165, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Phone: (718) 637-1757
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who S Grossman Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boca Raton Synagogue ($2K). Together the top 10 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 37% to Florida, and 14% to New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is S Grossman Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
86%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 14 grantees (86%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $434; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $376 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 14% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. 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 (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2024) to $16K (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boca Raton Synagogue Boca Raton, FL | For General Operating Needs of Recipient Organization | $2,053 |
| Sport Star Acamedy for Jewish Enrichment Monsey, NY | For General Operating Needs of Recipient Organization | $1,000 |
| Grants Under 1000 New York, NY | For General Operating Needs of Recipient Organizations | $966 |
| Sister to Sister Lakewood, NJ | For General Operating Needs of Recipient Organization | $635 |
| Torah Acamedy of Boca Boca Raton, FL | For General Operating Needs of Recipient Organization | $578 |
| Cong & Gemach Zichron Shlomo Brooklyn, NY | For General Operating Needs of Recipient Organization | $500 |
| Hatzalah of South Florida Miami, FL | For General Operating Needs of Recipient Organization | $400 |
| Tickchack Brooklyn, NY | For General Operating Needs of Recipient Organization | $380 |
| Chesed Fund Brooklyn, NY | For General Operating Needs of Recipient Organization | $371 |
| Charidy Lakewood, NJ | For general operating needs of recipient organizationfor general operating needs of recipient organization | $360 |
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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 | $4,120 | $9,000 | $8,231 | $8,231 | 14 | $8,231 | $183 |
| 2023 | $3,304 | $13,000 | $15,611 | $15,611 | 4 | $15,611 | $258 |
| 2022 | $7,743 | $25,000 | $19,403 | $15,403 | 4 | $15,403 | $426 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, S Grossman Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $183 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $8,231. Grant amounts ranged from $185 to $2,053, with a median grant of $390. Its largest listed grants were $2,053 to Boca Raton Synagogue in Boca Raton, Florida; $1,000 to Sport Star Acamedy for Jewish Enrichment in Monsey, New York; and $966 to “Grants Under 1000” in New York, New York. The filing describes these grants as being for the recipients’ general operating needs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sharon Perlow as president and Mindy Weiss as secretary.
S Grossman Family Foundation Inc is led by Sharon Perlow, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sharon Perlow
President
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mindy Weiss
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 S Grossman Family Foundation Inc
How much does S Grossman Family Foundation Inc give each year?
S Grossman Family Foundation Inc gave $8K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $16K across 4 grants.
What is S Grossman Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
S Grossman Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $390, and its average grant was $588, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from S Grossman Family Foundation Inc that year got $434 on average.
Where does S Grossman Family Foundation Inc give grants?
S Grossman Family Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (37%) and New Jersey (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (5 grants), Boca Raton, FL (2 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Lakewood, NJ (2 grants).
Does S Grossman Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of S Grossman Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are S Grossman Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
S Grossman Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Boca Raton Synagogue ($2,053), Sport Star Acamedy for Jewish Enrichment ($1,000) and Grants Under 1000 ($966), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is S Grossman Family Foundation Inc?
S Grossman Family Foundation Inc reported $4K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $183 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from S Grossman Family Foundation Inc?
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 Grossman Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
S Grossman Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4208723. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does S Grossman Family 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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