The Bendheim Foundation
The Bendheim Foundation is a private foundation, based in Teaneck, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $92K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $1K.
The Bendheim Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bendheim Foundation gave $1K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $426.667), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,280
- -80.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $427
- -41.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $180
- Total assets
- $92,307
- +17.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Bendheim Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Shir Hadash Institutions ($1K). Together the top 3 received $1K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Bendheim Foundation gives
- Giving fell 98% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 1% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2024) to $71K (2020). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shir Hadash Institutions New York, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
| Kemp Mill Synagogue Silver Spring, MD | General Support | $180 |
| Mesifta Beth Shraga Monsey, NY | General Support | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $92,307 | $20,501 | $12,187 | $1,280 | 3 | $1,280 | $99,064 |
| 2023 | $78,793 | $10,000 | $17,375 | $6,600 | 9 | $6,700 | $15,763 |
| 2022 | $86,168 | $10,000 | $14,210 | $4,065 | 6 | $4,165 | $15,724 |
| 2021 | $90,378 | $85,001 | $74,137 | $64,280 | 14 | $64,380 | $16,637 |
| 2020 | $79,514 | $75,004 | $81,063 | $71,140 | 19 | — | $16,979 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bendheim Foundation reported a distributable amount of $99K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Bendheim Foundation is led by Jack C. Bendheim, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jack C. Bendheim
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel M. Bendheim
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shulamit Y. Steinlauf
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yonina B. Jacobson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gail B. Bendheim
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Stitzenberg
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 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 Bendheim Foundation
How much does The Bendheim Foundation give each year?
The Bendheim Foundation gave $1K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7K across 9 grants.
What is The Bendheim Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bendheim Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $180, and its average grant was $427, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Bendheim Foundation give grants?
The Bendheim Foundation gives mostly in New York: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (14%).
Does The Bendheim Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Bendheim Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Bendheim Foundation?
The Bendheim Foundation reported $92K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $99K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Bendheim Foundation's EIN?
The Bendheim Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6103768. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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