The AFH Foundation
The AFH Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $296K. Net investment income was $22K.
The AFH Foundation at a glance
In short: The AFH Foundation gave $296K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $59K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $295,642
- -12.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -54.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $59,128
- +91.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $21,800
- Total assets
- $1,056,819
- +12.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The AFH Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Yeshiva Torah Vadaath ($29K). Together the top 4 received $88K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 49 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The AFH Foundation gives
- Giving fell 52% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 988% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $296K (2024) to $621K (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $296K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Charities Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $207,242 |
| Yeshiva Torah Vadaath Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $28,600 |
| Congregation Ahavas Tzdokah Vchesed Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $21,800 |
| The Donors Fund Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Yeshiva Ohr Yitzchok Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $18,000 |
Ready to take the next step with The AFH Foundation?
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 | $1,056,819 | $412,978 | $297,972 | $295,642 | 5 | $296,257 | $21,563 | $29,972 |
| 2023 | $941,813 | $41,984 | $342,376 | $339,216 | 11 | $340,196 | $21,504 | $26,673 |
| 2022 | $1,242,396 | $330,027 | $358,766 | $357,344 | 8 | $358,059 | $79,524 | $32,097 |
| 2021 | $1,271,134 | $65,103 | $621,976 | $621,066 | 16 | $621,066 | $65,103 | $19,225 |
| 2020 | $1,820,401 | $1,028,836 | $477,368 | $475,300 | 9 | — | $28,202 | $36,059 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The AFH Foundation reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The AFH Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Abraham Hirsch
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nava Hirsch
Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about The AFH Foundation
How much does The AFH Foundation give each year?
The AFH Foundation gave $296K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $339K across 11 grants.
What is The AFH Foundation's typical grant size?
The AFH Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $21,800, and its average grant was $59,128, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The AFH Foundation give grants?
The AFH Foundation gives mostly in New York: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (4 grants).
Does The AFH Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The AFH Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (5 grants).
Who are The AFH Foundation's largest grantees?
The AFH Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Yeshiva Torah Vadaath ($28,600), Congregation Ahavas Tzdokah Vchesed ($21,800) and The Donors Fund ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The AFH Foundation?
The AFH Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $296K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The AFH Foundation's EIN?
The AFH Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6943074. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The AFH Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Associated Jewish Charities of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
Associated Jewish Charities of Baltimore supports Jewish life and related charitable, educational, religious, health, humanitarian, cultural, and social-service needs in Baltimore, nationally, in Israel, and worldwide. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,020 to $15.25 million, with a median of $18,750; the profile describes specific funding opportunities and donor-advised fund recommendations but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$446.7M
Grants
515
Total Given
$53.0M
The Ackerman Family Foundation
Toms River, NJ
Assets
$29K
Grants
67
Total Given
$42K
The R & S Family Foundation Inc
Brooklyn, NY
Assets
$238K
Grants
114
Total Given
$238K
Cabasso Family Foundation
New York, NY
The Cabasso Family Foundation supports religious and community organizations, with 2025 grants concentrated in New York and New Jersey. Its 41 grants totaled $810,400, ranging from $250 to $552,000, with a median of $2,600. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$32K
Grants
41
Total Given
$810K
The Weiskopf Family Foundation
Monsey, NY
The Weiskopf Family Foundation primarily supports charitable organizations, including Jewish religious and educational institutions and community-support organizations, with most of its 2024 grant dollars going to New York and New Jersey. Its 2024 grants ranged from $2,500 to $450,650, with a median of $15,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited funding requests.
Assets
$766K
Grants
91
Total Given
$2.6M
Gertrude and Morris Bienenfeld
New York, NY
Assets
$454K
Grants
67
Total Given
$10K
More similar funders
More Funders in New York
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from The AFH Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The AFH Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?