The Barbara Siris Foundation Inc
The Barbara Siris Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $152K. Net investment income was $11K.
The Barbara Siris Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Barbara Siris Foundation Inc gave $152K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $151,719
- +27.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,965
- +42.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,656
- Total assets
- $1,019,802
- +24.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (59% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Barbara Siris Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chabad Lubavitch ($90K). Together the top 8 received $152K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 56 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Barbara Siris Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 32% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 313% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $102K (2020) to $222K (2022). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $152K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chabad Lubavitch Brooklyn, NY | To Aid Philanthropic Programs | $89,974 |
| Ohel Chana Los Angeles, CA | To Aid Recipient Organzition | $23,248 |
| Congregation Levi Yitzchok Los Angeles, CA | To Aid Philanthropic Programs | $10,767 |
| Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Los Angeles, CA | To Aid the Recipient Organization | $8,700 |
| Cheder Menachem Los Angeles, CA | To Aid the Recipient Organization | $8,611 |
| Rabbi Raichik's Mikvah Los Angeles, CA | To Aid the Recipient Organiztion. | $4,300 |
| Kollel Yechiel Yehuda Los Angeles, CA | To Aid the Recipient Organization | $3,919 |
| Chabad of East Plantation Plantation, FL | To Aid the Recipient Organization | $2,200 |
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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 | $1,019,802 | $351,495 | $152,066 | $151,719 | 8 | $152,066 | $10,503 | $48,521 |
| 2024 | $820,373 | $116,284 | $120,107 | $119,403 | 9 | $120,107 | $10,500 | $38,636 |
| 2023 | $824,196 | $112,575 | $138,485 | $138,160 | 13 | $138,485 | $10,500 | $41,084 |
| 2022 | $850,106 | $260,950 | $222,765 | $221,926 | 10 | $222,765 | $10,500 | $40,781 |
| 2021 | $811,921 | $116,625 | $123,024 | $122,514 | 16 | $123,024 | $11,375 | $38,309 |
| 2020 | $818,320 | $100,747 | $102,007 | $101,567 | 9 | — | $9,625 | $36,545 |
| 2019 | $819,580 | $199,875 | $121,285 | $120,951 | 5 | — | $11,375 | $36,521 |
| 2018 | $740,990 | $153,835 | $156,722 | $148,594 | 5 | — | $10,500 | $36,425 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Barbara Siris Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $49K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Barbara Siris Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Adam Raeburn
Director
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Nechama Raeburn
Director
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Shlomo Arnold
Director
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "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 Barbara Siris Foundation Inc
How much does The Barbara Siris Foundation Inc give each year?
The Barbara Siris Foundation Inc gave $152K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $119K across 9 grants.
What is The Barbara Siris Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Barbara Siris Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $8,656, and its average grant was $18,965, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Barbara Siris Foundation Inc give grants?
The Barbara Siris Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (39%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (6 grants).
Does The Barbara Siris Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Barbara Siris Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Aid the Recipient Organization" (4 grants).
Who are The Barbara Siris Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Barbara Siris Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Chabad Lubavitch ($89,974), Ohel Chana ($23,248) and Congregation Levi Yitzchok ($10,767), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Barbara Siris Foundation Inc?
The Barbara Siris Foundation Inc reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $152K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Barbara Siris Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Barbara Siris Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4382928. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS November 15, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 21, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024
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