The Amin and Lillian Adjmi Foundation
The Amin and Lillian Adjmi Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2021 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with the listed grant purposes and recipient descriptions showing support for educational and Jewish religious causes, as well as some family and community services.
The Amin and Lillian Adjmi Foundation at a glance
In short: The Amin and Lillian Adjmi Foundation gave $3.6M across 368 grants in 2021 (avg $10K), mostly in New York. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $3,595,440
- +96.1% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 368
- +41.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $9,770
- +39.1% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $2,600
- Total assets
- $20,248,955
- +8009.9% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- New York (66% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Amin and Lillian Adjmi Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2020 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This describes the stated policy on that filing and is not presented as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1412 Broadway 3Rd Floor, New York, NY 10018
Phone: (212) 398-3970
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Amin and Lillian Adjmi Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Special Children Center ($151K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
629 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 605 grants of 629 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, recipients in New York received 66% of grant dollars and recipients in New Jersey received 29%. The remaining reported shares included 1% for Illinois and 0% for California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 368 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Amin and Lillian Adjmi Foundation gives
- 30% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $1.8M (2020) to $3.6M (2021). In 2021 it made 368 grants totaling $3.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Special Children Center Lakewood, NJ | Educational Support | $151,000 |
| DSN Community Center Oakhurst, NJ | Educational Support | $150,000 |
| Park Avenue Synagogue Elberon, NJ | Educational Support | $136,543 |
| Hahaim Yeshivat Shalom Inc New York, NY | Educational Support | $100,000 |
| Yeshivat Mekor Haim Brooklyn, NY | Educational Support | $100,000 |
| Mikdash Shaul New York, NY | Educational Support | $90,400 |
| Congregation Beit Edmond New York, NY | Educational Support | $83,333 |
| Nesach Yisrael Institution Brooklyn, NY | Educational Support | $66,000 |
| Yeshivat Ateret Torah Brooklyn, NY | Educational Support | $61,000 |
| YDE School Brooklyn, NY | Educational Support | $60,400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $20,248,955 | $23,600,629 | $3,601,357 | $3,595,440 | 368 | $43 | $83,332 |
| 2020 | $249,683 | $1,885,250 | $1,835,934 | $1,833,427 | 261 | — | $12,396 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Amin and Lillian Adjmi Foundation reported a distributable amount of $83K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants were largely designated for educational support. The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported: The Special Children Center says it provides respite and support for families with disabled children; Keter Aram Tzova Inc says it supports continuing education for young men pursuing rabbinical certification, particularly those from underprivileged families; and The Recorded Talmud says it publishes audio tapes and sponsors lectures on Jewish religious law. Yeshivat Lev Torah describes its purpose as fostering the development of a religious Jewish person, while Yad Elka Inc says it provides funds for Jewish occasions to help large families in need, primarily in Israel.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation made 368 grants totaling $3,595,440. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $151,000, with a median of $2,600.
Among the largest reported grants were $151,000 to Special Children Center and $150,000 to DSN Community Center, both for educational support; $136,543 to Park Avenue Synagogue for educational support; and $100,000 each to Haha im Yeshivat Shalom Inc and Yeshivat Mekor Haim for educational support. Other notable grants included $90,400 to Mikdash Shaul, $83,333 to Congregation Beit Edmond, and $66,000 to Nesach Yisrael Institution, each for educational support. Keter Aram Tzova Inc received $58,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Harry Adjmi was listed as a trustee on the 2021 filing.
The Amin and Lillian Adjmi Foundation is led by Harry Adjmi, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Harry Adjmi
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Amin and Lillian Adjmi Foundation
How much does The Amin and Lillian Adjmi Foundation give each year?
The Amin and Lillian Adjmi Foundation gave $3.6M across 368 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $1.8M across 261 grants.
What is The Amin and Lillian Adjmi Foundation's typical grant size?
The Amin and Lillian Adjmi Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $2,600, and its average grant was $9,770, across 368 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Amin and Lillian Adjmi Foundation give grants?
The Amin and Lillian Adjmi Foundation gives mostly in New York: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (29%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (190 grants), New York, NY (35 grants), Lakewood, NJ (28 grants) and Deal, NJ (12 grants).
Does The Amin and Lillian Adjmi Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 0% of The Amin and Lillian Adjmi Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 368) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Educational Support" (367 grants).
Who are The Amin and Lillian Adjmi Foundation's largest grantees?
The Amin and Lillian Adjmi Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Special Children Center ($151,000), DSN Community Center ($150,000) and Park Avenue Synagogue ($136,543), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is The Amin and Lillian Adjmi Foundation?
The Amin and Lillian Adjmi Foundation reported $20.2M in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $23.6M.
What does The Amin and Lillian Adjmi Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants were largely designated for educational support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Amin and Lillian Adjmi Foundation?
The foundation stated on its 2020 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Amin and Lillian Adjmi Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The Amin and Lillian Adjmi Foundation reported a distributable amount of $83K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Amin and Lillian Adjmi Foundation's EIN?
The Amin and Lillian Adjmi Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1532888. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does The Amin and Lillian Adjmi Foundation 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 October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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