The Arthur & Joyce Fein Family Foundation
The Arthur & Joyce Fein Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Suffern, New York. Its 2025 filing reports 34 grants totaling $38,573, including support for synagogues, social-welfare organizations, and educational organizations.
The Arthur & Joyce Fein Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Arthur & Joyce Fein Family Foundation gave $39K across 34 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. 38% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $38,573
- -60.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 34
- +21.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,135
- -67.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $630
- Total assets
- $414,453
- -6.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (13 of 34, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (54% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Arthur & Joyce Fein Family Foundation
- 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: 2 Executive Blvd Suite 303, Suffern, NY 10901
Phone: (845) 369-1000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Arthur & Joyce Fein Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jerusalem Foundation ($5K). Together the top 10 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
145 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 142 grants of 145 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were reported as going to recipients in New York (54%), New Jersey (40%), Nebraska (5%), and Maryland (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Arthur & Joyce Fein Family Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 34 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $644; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $180 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 53% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 91% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 192% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2025) to $586K (2021). In 2025 it made 34 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jerusalem Foundation New York, NY | Social Welfare | $5,000 |
| Congregation Beth Abraham Bergenfield, NJ | Synagogue | $3,554 |
| Congregation Shaarei Tefillah Teaneck, NJ | Synagogue | $3,000 |
| Congregation Arzei Darom Teaneck, NJ | Synagogue | $2,830 |
| Congregation Bais Torah Suffern, NY | Synagogue | $2,535 |
| Kehilas Bais Avroham Monseu, NY | Synagogue | $2,338 |
| Tomche Shabbos of Rockland County Suffern, NE | Social Welfare | $1,800 |
| Central Fund of Israel Cedarhurst, NY | Social Welfare | $1,800 |
| Yeshivat Noam Paramus, NJ | Education | $1,780 |
| Kehilas Yagdil Torah Woodmere, NY | Synagogue | $1,760 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $414,453 | $13,903 | $43,773 | $38,573 | 34 | $38,573 | $9,187 | $20,103 |
| 2024 | $444,323 | $10,632 | $103,807 | $98,368 | 28 | $98,368 | $11,737 | $22,722 |
| 2023 | $537,498 | $18,490 | $107,208 | $101,400 | 25 | $101,400 | $14,361 | $26,215 |
| 2022 | $651,216 | $24,120 | $457,120 | $450,574 | 26 | $450,574 | $16,880 | $37,199 |
| 2021 | $1,084,216 | $74,003 | $597,846 | $585,588 | 32 | $585,588 | $61,745 | $77,295 |
| 2020 | $1,608,059 | $58,958 | $86,499 | $71,876 | 43 | — | $44,728 | $82,719 |
| 2019 | $1,635,600 | $59,339 | $146,789 | $137,856 | 69 | — | $54,635 | $81,786 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Arthur & Joyce Fein Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included organizations with varied missions. For example, the Jerusalem Foundation says it works to improve quality of life and create an open, equitable, modern society for Jerusalem residents. Yeshivat Noam describes its work as operating a coeducational Orthodox school for early-childhood, elementary, and middle-school-aged children. Sharsheret says it provides support, education, financial assistance, and genetic counseling related to breast and ovarian cancer.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $38,573. Individual grants ranged from $36 to $5,000, with a median of $630. Among the largest were the Jerusalem Foundation ($5,000, social welfare), Congregation Beth Abraham ($3,554, synagogue), Congregation Shaarei Tefillah ($3,000, synagogue), Congregation Arzei Darom ($2,830, synagogue), and Congregation Bais Torah ($2,535, synagogue).
Other reported 2025 grants included $1,800 to Central Fund of Israel, $1,780 to Yeshivat Noam, $720 to Sharsheret, $500 to American Friends of Elon Moreh, and $100 each to Share of New Square and Agudath Israel of America. Central Fund of Israel says it was established to enable donations to reach charities in Israel; Sharsheret describes its work supporting people affected by or at increased genetic risk of breast and ovarian cancer.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Alan Fein as President/Treasurer and Ronit Hagler as Treasurer.
The Arthur & Joyce Fein Family Foundation is led by Alan Fein, President & Treasurer since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alan Fein
President & Treasurer
Vice President - Secretary & Treasurer → President & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ronit Hagler
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joyce Fein (2019–2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Arthur & Joyce Fein Family Foundation
How much does The Arthur & Joyce Fein Family Foundation give each year?
The Arthur & Joyce Fein Family Foundation gave $39K across 34 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $98K across 28 grants.
What is The Arthur & Joyce Fein Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Arthur & Joyce Fein Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $630, and its average grant was $1,135, across 34 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Arthur & Joyce Fein Family Foundation that year got $644 on average.
Where does The Arthur & Joyce Fein Family Foundation give grants?
The Arthur & Joyce Fein Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (40%). The most frequent recipient cities were Monsey, NY (5 grants), Teaneck, NJ (3 grants), Brooklyn, NY (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Arthur & Joyce Fein Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on The Arthur & Joyce Fein Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Synagogue" (11 grants), "Education" (9 grants) and "Social Welfare" (9 grants).
Who are The Arthur & Joyce Fein Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Arthur & Joyce Fein Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jerusalem Foundation ($5,000), Congregation Beth Abraham ($3,554) and Congregation Shaarei Tefillah ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Arthur & Joyce Fein Family Foundation?
The Arthur & Joyce Fein Family Foundation reported $414K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $39K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Arthur & Joyce Fein Family Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included organizations with varied missions. For example, the Jerusalem Foundation says it works to improve quality of life and create an open, equitable, modern society for Jerusalem residents. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Arthur & Joyce Fein Family Foundation?
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 Arthur & Joyce Fein Family Foundation's EIN?
The Arthur & Joyce Fein Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1403178. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Arthur & Joyce Fein Family 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 6, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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