The Applebaum Foundation Inc
The Applebaum Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In filing year 2024, it reported 36 grants totaling $10,086,568 to charitable organizations.
The Applebaum Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Applebaum Foundation Inc gave $10.1M across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $280K), mostly in New York. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,086,568
- -10.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- -18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $280,182
- +9.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $166,500
- Total assets
- $211,454,592
- +4.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (2 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (84% 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 Applebaum 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: 1140 Sixth Avenue 9Th Floor, New York, NY 10036
Phone: (212) 605-3100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Applebaum Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UJA-Federation of New York ($1.8M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $6.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
203 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 60 grants of 203 (30%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. Other reported recipient-state shares were Massachusetts, 5%; Florida, 4%; California, 3%; and Tennessee, 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Applebaum Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 32 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $150K; repeat grants $326K. How we count
Medians: $150K first-time, $188K repeat.
- 88% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% 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 $5.8M (2022) to $11.4M (2020). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $10.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UJA-Federation of New York New York, NY | Special Purpose | $1,500,000 |
| The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research New York, NY | Research | $1,000,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund of New York New York, NY | Donor Advised Fund | $975,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Brookline, MA | Research | $500,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation New York, NY | Special Purpose | $500,000 |
| The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee New York, NY | Special Purpose | $500,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medicine New York, NY | Research | $357,047 |
| American Committee for the Weizman Institute of Science New York, NY | Research | $300,000 |
| American Friends of Bar-Ilan University New York, NY | Research | $300,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY | Research | $300,000 |
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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 | $211,454,592 | $11,032,767 | $11,743,297 | $10,086,568 | 36 | $10,809,565 | $10,219,193 | $10,290,911 |
| 2023 | $203,283,603 | $6,103,045 | $13,176,963 | $11,278,022 | 44 | $11,842,045 | $5,316,865 | $9,675,256 |
| 2022 | $190,104,461 | $36,275,997 | $7,114,627 | $5,820,995 | 28 | $6,422,238 | $35,714,545 | $9,750,569 |
| 2021 | $229,643,281 | $16,929,047 | $9,625,831 | $8,042,500 | 40 | $8,579,250 | $16,218,196 | $10,561,081 |
| 2020 | $156,270,275 | $23,113,404 | $12,789,254 | $11,417,675 | 55 | — | $22,360,185 | $9,109,809 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Applebaum Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $10.3M 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
The available filing information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including Jewish communal services, health care and medical research, and other charitable activities. For example, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee describes its work as acting on behalf of North America’s Jewish communities and others, while St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital says its mission is to advance cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. The Israel Healthcare Foundation says it provides grants to hospitals and clinics in Israel.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 36 grants totaling $10,086,568. Grants ranged from $40,000 to $1,500,000, with a median grant of $166,500.
The largest reported grants included $1,500,000 to UJA-Federation of New York for a special purpose; $1,000,000 to The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research for research; and $975,000 to the Jewish Communal Fund of New York for a donor-advised fund. Other grants included $500,000 each to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute for research, Parkinson’s Foundation for a special purpose, and the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee for a special purpose.
Additional reported grants included $357,047 to Weill Cornell Medicine for research; $300,000 each to the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science and American Friends of Bar-Ilan University for research; $300,000 to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for research; and $300,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for research. The foundation also gave $267,851 to Israel Healthcare Foundation, $250,000 and $200,000 in separate grants to Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, $175,000 to Upwardly Global, and $150,000 each to Reut USA and Constructive Dialogue Institute.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James Kaufman as president; Michael Doppelt as vice president and treasurer; Rebecca Lieberman as vice president, secretary, and executive director; and Lillian Applebaum, Erin R. Borger, and Judy Feder as directors.
The Applebaum Foundation Inc is led by James Kaufman, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Kaufman
President
Vice President & Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$92K (2021) → $117K (2024)
Rebecca Lieberman
Vice President, Secretary & Executive Director
Secretary & Executive Director → Vice President, Secretary & Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$230K (2020) → $317K (2024)
Erin R. Borger
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Feder
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lillian Applebaum
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Doppelt
Vice President & Treasurer
Director → Vice President & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jane Weiss (2020–2021) — Treasurer & Director - Term
- Former: Warren A. Weiss (2020–2021) — President & Director - Term
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $317K, to Rebecca Lieberman (VP, Secretary, Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Applebaum Foundation Inc
How much does The Applebaum Foundation Inc give each year?
The Applebaum Foundation Inc gave $10.1M across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $11.3M across 44 grants.
What is The Applebaum Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Applebaum Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $166,500, and its average grant was $280,182, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Applebaum Foundation Inc that year got $150K on average.
Where does The Applebaum Foundation Inc give grants?
The Applebaum Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (25 grants) and Coral Gables, FL (2 grants).
Does The Applebaum Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 17% of The Applebaum Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Research" (15 grants) and "Special Purpose" (14 grants).
Who are The Applebaum Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Applebaum Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include UJA-Federation of New York ($1,750,000 across 2 grants), The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research ($1,000,000) and Jewish Communal Fund of New York ($975,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Applebaum Foundation Inc?
The Applebaum Foundation Inc reported $211.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Applebaum Foundation Inc fund?
The available filing information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including Jewish communal services, health care and medical research, and other charitable activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Applebaum 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 Applebaum Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Applebaum Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-1002714. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Applebaum 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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