The Alan and Elisa Pines Family
The Alan and Elisa Pines Family is a private foundation based in Livingston, New Jersey. In 2024, it made 90 grants totaling $597,645.
The Alan and Elisa Pines Family at a glance
In short: The Alan and Elisa Pines Family gave $598K across 90 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state New York. 53% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $597,645
- +23.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 90
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,641
- +3.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,600
- Total assets
- $363,745
- +11.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (48 of 90, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (39% 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 The Alan and Elisa Pines Family
- How to Apply
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Applications must be in writing. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Awards are limited only by the Internal Revenue Code. No deadline is stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Alan Elisa Pines
Mailing address: 16 Mountain Ridge Drive, Livingston, NJ 07039
Phone: (973) 992-2443
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Alan and Elisa Pines Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UJA of Greater Metrowest ($50K). Together the top 10 received $273K.
Grant Size Distribution
320 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 317 grants of 320 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (39%) and New Jersey (37%), followed by Washington, DC (7%), Connecticut (4%), and Illinois (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 90 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Alan and Elisa Pines Family open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 48 of 90 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 37% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 35% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $416K (2020) to $598K (2024). In 2024 it made 90 grants totaling $598K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UJA of Greater Metrowest Whippany, NJ | Charitable | $49,600 |
| American Israel Education Foundation (Aief) Washington, DC | Charitable | $36,000 |
| American Society for Holocaust Education & Rememberance (Asher) Teaneck, NJ | Charitable | $36,000 |
| Jewish Broadcasting Services (JBS) - Jews in Media Stamford, CT | Charitable | $26,360 |
| Foundation for Jewish Broadcasting Inc (FJB) New York, NY | Charitable | $26,000 |
| International Fellowship of Christians & Jews (Ifcj) Chicago, IL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Colel Chabad Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $21,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah New York, NY | Charitable | $18,280 |
| Ohr Torah Stone Colleges and Graduate Programs New York, NY | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Moriah School Englewood, NJ | Charitable | $17,070 |
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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 | $363,745 | $643,582 | $607,223 | $597,645 | 90 | $599,200 | $449,137 | $6,114 |
| 2023 | $327,386 | $407,698 | $487,691 | $482,599 | 75 | $482,599 | $268,934 | $9,724 |
| 2022 | $407,379 | $689,970 | $517,124 | $513,633 | 77 | $513,633 | $421,663 | $2,409 |
| 2021 | $234,533 | $471,786 | $447,204 | $444,004 | 47 | — | $239,664 | $7,667 |
| 2020 | $209,951 | $420,169 | $419,627 | $416,468 | 31 | — | $158,570 | $7,530 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Alan and Elisa Pines Family reported a distributable amount of $6K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants support a range of organizations. For example, Friends of United Hatzalah says it raises funds for nonprofits providing medical and trauma-related first-responder services, with most of its support focused on United Hatzalah of Israel. Sharsheret describes its work as providing support, education, financial assistance, and genetic counseling to people affected by or at increased genetic risk of breast or ovarian cancer. Camp Morasha says it offers Jewish youth a co-ed summer experience combining formal and informal education.
Other 2024 grantees include Yeshivat Maharat, which describes itself as training and ordaining Orthodox women as clergy, and Camp HASC, which says it provides an overnight summer program for individuals with special needs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 90 grants totaling $597,645. Grants ranged from $100 to $49,600, with a median grant of $3,600. Among its largest grants were $49,600 to UJA of Greater Metrowest, $36,000 to American Israel Education Foundation, and $36,000 to American Society for Holocaust Education & Remembrance. Other notable grants included $26,360 to Jewish Broadcasting Services, $26,000 to Foundation for Jewish Broadcasting, and $25,000 to International Fellowship of Christians & Jews.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alan Pines, Elisa Pines, and Seymour Pinewski as trustees.
The Alan and Elisa Pines Family's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alan Pines
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elisa Pines
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Seymour Pinewski
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 Alan and Elisa Pines Family
How much does The Alan and Elisa Pines Family give each year?
The Alan and Elisa Pines Family gave $598K across 90 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $483K across 75 grants.
What is The Alan and Elisa Pines Family's typical grant size?
The Alan and Elisa Pines Family's median grant in 2024 was $3,600, and its average grant was $6,641, across 90 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Alan and Elisa Pines Family that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Alan and Elisa Pines Family give grants?
The Alan and Elisa Pines Family's top state is New York, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (37%) and District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (26 grants), Englewood, NJ (9 grants), Brooklyn, NY (7 grants) and Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does The Alan and Elisa Pines Family give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 90 grants with a stated purpose on The Alan and Elisa Pines Family's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (90 grants).
Who are The Alan and Elisa Pines Family's largest grantees?
The Alan and Elisa Pines Family's largest 2024 grantees include UJA of Greater Metrowest ($49,600), American Israel Education Foundation (Aief) ($36,000) and American Society for Holocaust Education & Rememberance (Asher) ($36,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Alan and Elisa Pines Family?
The Alan and Elisa Pines Family reported $364K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $599K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Alan and Elisa Pines Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants support a range of organizations. For example, Friends of United Hatzalah says it raises funds for nonprofits providing medical and trauma-related first-responder services, with most of its support focused on United Hatzalah of Israel. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Alan and Elisa Pines Family?
Applications must be in writing. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Alan and Elisa Pines Family's EIN?
The Alan and Elisa Pines Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3693306. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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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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