The Anikstein Family Foundation Inc
The Anikstein Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Woodbury, New York. Its 2024 filing reports 34 grants totaling $90,517, supporting charitable organizations including healthcare and research institutions, Jewish organizations, and a performing arts center.
The Anikstein Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Anikstein Family Foundation Inc gave $91K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $90,517
- +2.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- -10.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,662
- +14.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $933,568
- -13.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (10 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (67% 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 Anikstein Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 80 Crossways Park Dr - Ste 300, Woodbury, NY 11797
Phone: (516) 484-1120
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Anikstein Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Northwell Health Foundation ($17K). Together the top 10 received $73K.
Grant Size Distribution
216 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 216 grants of 216 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 20% to recipients in Florida. Other reported shares went to Michigan (8%), Virginia (2%), and Maryland (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Anikstein Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 34 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $542; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $385 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 47% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 200% 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 $62K (2021) to $116K (2020). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $91K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwell Health Foundation Great Neck, NY | For General Support | $17,050 |
| UJA Federation of NY New York, NY | For General Support | $16,500 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Boca Raton, FL | For General Support | $11,300 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | For General Support | $7,500 |
| American Friends of Magen David New York, NY | For General Support | $5,000 |
| Temple Sharay Tefilah Bedford Corners, NY | For General Support | $4,850 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach Boca Raton, FL | For General Support | $2,800 |
| Play for Pink New York, NY | For General Support | $2,650 |
| Kravis Center - Performing Arts West Palm Beach, FL | For General Support | $2,500 |
| Temple Chaverim Plainview, NY | For General Support | $2,500 |
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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 | $933,568 | $-49,815 | $90,767 | $90,517 | 34 | $90,517 | $54,782 | $45,212 |
| 2023 | $1,074,150 | $11,348 | $92,851 | $88,164 | 38 | $88,164 | $47,529 | $46,398 |
| 2022 | $1,158,453 | $113,190 | $115,209 | $109,336 | 41 | $109,336 | $111,793 | $49,817 |
| 2021 | $1,151,272 | $63,384 | $66,448 | $61,579 | 49 | — | $99,386 | $52,812 |
| 2020 | $1,113,974 | $136,871 | $117,866 | $116,150 | 54 | — | $136,104 | $45,105 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Anikstein Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $45K for 2024 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working in healthcare, medical research, disease-related research, Jewish heritage and community causes, and the performing arts. For example, Northwell Health Foundation says it helps fund care for underserved and uninsured people and supports medical technology, research, facilities, and programs. Play for Pink says it supports breast cancer research, while the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation describes its work as seeking cures and improving quality of life for people affected by Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. The Museum of Jewish Heritage describes itself as a living memorial to the Holocaust.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation awarded 34 grants totaling $90,517. Grants ranged from $200 to $17,050, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants included $17,050 to Northwell Health Foundation, $16,500 to UJA Federation of NY, $11,300 to Boca Raton Regional Hospital, $7,500 to the University of Michigan, and $5,000 to American Friends of Magen David. Other notable grants included $4,850 to Temple Sharay Tefilah, $2,800 to Jewish Federation of Palm Beach, and $2,650 to Play for Pink.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Albert Anikstein and Harvey Anikstein as directors.
The Anikstein Family Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Albert Anikstein
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harvey Anikstein
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 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 The Anikstein Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Anikstein Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Anikstein Family Foundation Inc gave $91K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $88K across 38 grants.
What is The Anikstein Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Anikstein Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,662, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Anikstein Family Foundation Inc that year got $542 on average.
Where does The Anikstein Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Anikstein Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (20%) and Michigan (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (12 grants) and Boca Raton, FL (4 grants).
Does The Anikstein Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Anikstein Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (34 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Anikstein Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Anikstein Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Northwell Health Foundation ($17,050), UJA Federation of NY ($16,500) and Boca Raton Regional Hospital ($11,300), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Anikstein Family Foundation Inc?
The Anikstein Family Foundation Inc reported $934K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $91K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Anikstein Family Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working in healthcare, medical research, disease-related research, Jewish heritage and community causes, and the performing arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Anikstein Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 The Anikstein Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Anikstein Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-2737109. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Anikstein 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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