Shirley & William R Fleischer Family
Shirley & William R Fleischer Family is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it reported 24 grants totaling $414,049 to charitable organizations, including Jewish organizations, food assistance groups, and health-related organizations.
Shirley & William R Fleischer Family at a glance
In short: Shirley & William R Fleischer Family gave $414K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in New York. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $414,049
- +21.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,252
- +6.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,500
- Total assets
- $5,920,097
- -2.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (10 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (63% 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 Shirley & William R Fleischer Family
- 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: 330 7Th Avenue 1003, New York, NY 10001
Phone: (212) 760-0990
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Shirley & William R Fleischer Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was PEF Israel Endowment Funds ($65K). Together the top 10 received $340K.
Grant Size Distribution
116 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 104 grants of 116 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in New York received 63% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in Illinois (10%), New Jersey (6%), Massachusetts (6%), and California (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Shirley & William R Fleischer Family open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 24 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 128% of 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $341K (2023) to $414K (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $414K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $65,000 |
| Shalom Hartman Institute of North America New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| Masorti Foundation for Conservative Judaism in Israel New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $35,000 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel Teaneck, NJ | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Joslin Diabetes Center Boston, MA | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Mati USA New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $22,500 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | Charitable Contribution | $22,500 |
| Friends of Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism Pasadena, CA | Charitable Contribution | $20,000 |
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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 | $5,920,097 | $308,172 | $487,904 | $414,049 | 24 | $433,665 | $259,611 | $340,021 |
| 2023 | $6,099,829 | $355,730 | $411,851 | $341,049 | 21 | $355,771 | $303,601 | $329,416 |
| 2022 | $6,149,171 | $112,786 | $416,552 | $347,350 | 20 | $358,219 | $130,645 | $355,460 |
| 2021 | $6,433,956 | $843,102 | $448,916 | $400,850 | 25 | $405,885 | $800,071 | $368,916 |
| 2020 | $6,039,770 | $245,883 | $468,259 | $397,850 | 26 | — | $198,494 | $364,406 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Shirley & William R Fleischer Family reported a distributable amount of $340K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
A mission statement for the foundation is not provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, PEF Israel Endowment Funds describes its work as including relief and support for the physical well-being of people in Israel, and support for hospitals, clinics, and educational and religious institutions there. American Friends of Leket Israel says it provides grants and assistance to organizations outside the United States to feed people in need. Feeding America describes its mission as advancing equitable access to nutritious food in the United States.
Other 2024 recipients describe work in areas including religious freedom and equality in Israel (Hiddush), Jewish philanthropy (Jewish Funders Network), hearing and balance research and public education (American Hearing Research Foundation), and support for people affected by breast or ovarian cancer (Sharsheret).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $414,049. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $65,000, with a median of $16,500. Its largest grants included $65,000 to PEF Israel Endowment Funds, $50,000 each to Shalom Hartman Institute of North America and UJA Federation of New York, and $35,000 to Masorti Foundation for Conservative Judaism in Israel. Other grants included $25,000 each to American Friends of Leket Israel, Joslin Diabetes Center, and MATI USA.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Steven Fleischer, Donald Fleischer, and Carl Fleischer as vice presidents and trustees.
Shirley & William R Fleischer Family's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carl Fleischer
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald Fleischer
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven Fleischer
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
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 Shirley & William R Fleischer Family
How much does Shirley & William R Fleischer Family give each year?
Shirley & William R Fleischer Family gave $414K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $341K across 21 grants.
What is Shirley & William R Fleischer Family's typical grant size?
Shirley & William R Fleischer Family's median grant in 2024 was $16,500, and its average grant was $17,252, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Shirley & William R Fleischer Family that year got $14K on average.
Where does Shirley & William R Fleischer Family give grants?
Shirley & William R Fleischer Family gives mostly in New York: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (10%) and New Jersey (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants), Teaneck, NJ (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Who are Shirley & William R Fleischer Family's largest grantees?
Shirley & William R Fleischer Family's largest 2024 grantees include PEF Israel Endowment Funds ($65,000), Shalom Hartman Institute of North America ($50,000) and UJA Federation of New York ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Shirley & William R Fleischer Family?
Shirley & William R Fleischer Family reported $5.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $434K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $340K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Shirley & William R Fleischer Family fund?
A mission statement for the foundation is not provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Shirley & William R Fleischer Family?
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 Shirley & William R Fleischer Family's EIN?
Shirley & William R Fleischer Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-6048777. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Shirley & William R Fleischer Family 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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