The Blumenfeld Family Foundation
The Blumenfeld Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Teaneck, New Jersey. In its 2025 filing, it reported 66 grants totaling $95,496, with most grant dollars going to recipients in New Jersey and New York.
The Blumenfeld Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Blumenfeld Family Foundation gave $95K across 66 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in New Jersey. 44% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $95,496
- -19.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 66
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,447
- -19.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $36,220
- -48.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (29 of 66, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (71% 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 Blumenfeld 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: 1358 Sussex Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666
Phone: (201) 287-1080
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Blumenfeld Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cong Bnai Yeshurun ($31K). Together the top 10 received $68K.
Grant Size Distribution
307 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 307 grants of 307 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in New Jersey received 71% of grant dollars and recipients in New York received 26%. Recipients in Illinois, Florida, and Pennsylvania each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 66 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Blumenfeld Family Foundation open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 29 of 66 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $461; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $360 first-time, $732 repeat.
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $91K (2021) to $180K (2023). In 2025 it made 66 grants totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cong Bnai Yeshurun Teaneck, NJ | Donees Unrestricted Exempt Purposes | $30,732 |
| Zichron Avoseinei Brooklyn, NY | Donee's Unrestricted Exempt Purposes | $8,200 |
| Cong Keter Torah Teaneck, NJ | Donees Unrestricted Exempt Purposes | $6,953 |
| Noam Hatorah Teaneck, NJ | Donees Unrestricted Exempt Purposes | $6,000 |
| Beth Medrash of Bergenfield Bergenfield, NJ | Donees Unrestricted Exempt Purposes | $4,000 |
| Yeshiva Noam Paramus, NJ | Donee's Unrestricted Exempt Purposes | $4,000 |
| Yu Torah New York, NY | Donee's Unrestricted Exempt Purposes | $2,980 |
| Yad Leah Clifton, NJ | Donee's Unrestricted Exempt Purposes | $1,980 |
| Agudath Israel of America New York, NY | Donees Unrestricted Exempt Purposes | $1,800 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Donees Unrestricted Exempt Purposes | $1,800 |
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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 | $36,220 | $63,844 | $97,831 | $95,496 | 66 | $95,496 | $2,842 | $3,501 |
| 2024 | $70,207 | $52,998 | $120,087 | $118,605 | 66 | $118,605 | $4,298 | $4,342 |
| 2023 | $137,296 | $232,406 | $181,366 | $180,116 | 85 | $180,116 | $9,456 | $10,402 |
| 2022 | $86,256 | $143,922 | $103,658 | $102,410 | 38 | $102,410 | $922 | $6,176 |
| 2021 | $45,992 | $100,091 | $90,855 | $90,747 | 52 | — | $20 | $3,452 |
| 2020 | $36,756 | $34,032 | $145,546 | $145,546 | 41 | — | $1,032 | $5,818 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Blumenfeld Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grantees describe a range of missions: Agudath Israel of America says it promotes and fosters Orthodox Judaism and supports related religious and educational activities. Aish Global says its mission is to inspire people to live more thoughtful, spiritual, and impactful lives through Jewish wisdom. Revived Soldiers Ukraine says it aids people in Ukraine, including wounded soldiers needing medical treatment and supplies. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 66 grants totaling $95,496. Grant amounts ranged from $5 to $30,732, with a median grant of $500. Among its largest grants were $30,732 to Cong Bnai Yesurhun in Teaneck, $8,200 to Zichron Avoseinei in Brooklyn, and $6,953 to Cong Keter Torah in Teaneck. Other grants included $6,000 to Noam Hatorah in Teaneck and $4,000 each to Beth Medrash of Bergenfield and Yeshiva Noam.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lois Blumenfeld as president; Howard Blumenfeld as secretary and treasurer; and Saul Kasovitz and Rachelle Margulies as officers.
The Blumenfeld Family Foundation is led by Lois Blumenfeld, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lois Blumenfeld
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Howard Blumenfeld
Secretary Tr
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rachelle Margulies
Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Saul Kasovitz
Officer
On filings since 2020
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 Blumenfeld Family Foundation
How much does The Blumenfeld Family Foundation give each year?
The Blumenfeld Family Foundation gave $95K across 66 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $119K across 66 grants.
What is The Blumenfeld Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Blumenfeld Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,447, across 66 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Blumenfeld Family Foundation that year got $461 on average.
Where does The Blumenfeld Family Foundation give grants?
The Blumenfeld Family Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (13 grants), New York, NY (11 grants), Teaneck, NJ (8 grants) and Clifton, NJ (3 grants).
Does The Blumenfeld Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of The Blumenfeld Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (64 of 66) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Blumenfeld Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Blumenfeld Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cong Bnai Yeshurun ($30,732), Zichron Avoseinei ($8,200) and Cong Keter Torah ($6,953), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Blumenfeld Family Foundation?
The Blumenfeld Family Foundation reported $36K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $95K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Blumenfeld Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grantees describe a range of missions: Agudath Israel of America says it promotes and fosters Orthodox Judaism and supports related religious and educational activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Blumenfeld 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 Blumenfeld Family Foundation's EIN?
The Blumenfeld Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3263128. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Blumenfeld 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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