The Bendheim Foundation
The Bendheim Foundation is a private foundation, based in Teaneck, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $88K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $2K.
The Bendheim Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bendheim Foundation gave $2K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $533.333), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,600
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $533
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $87,528
- -5.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who The Bendheim Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Shir Hadash Institutions ($1K). Together the top 3 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Bendheim Foundation gives
- Giving fell 61% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 2% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2024) to $71K (2020). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shir Hadash Institutions New York, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
| Stein Yeshiva of Lincoln Park Yonkers, NY | General Support | $500 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $87,528 | $5,000 | $9,779 | $1,600 | 3 | $1,600 | $92,930 |
| 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 $93K for 2025 — 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 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 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, 2020–2025. "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 Bendheim Foundation
How much does The Bendheim Foundation give each year?
The Bendheim Foundation gave $2K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1K across 3 grants.
What is The Bendheim Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bendheim Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $533, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Bendheim Foundation give grants?
The Bendheim Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Bendheim Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Bendheim Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Bendheim Foundation?
The Bendheim Foundation reported $88K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $93K (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 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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