The David and Cheryl Unterberg
The David and Cheryl Unterberg is a private foundation based in Great Neck, New York. In 2024, it reported giving $199,196 through 53 grants, with listed grant purposes described as charitable and educational.
The David and Cheryl Unterberg at a glance
In short: The David and Cheryl Unterberg gave $199K across 53 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $199,196
- -13.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 53
- +20.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,758
- -28.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $12,968
- -65.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (15 of 53, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The David and Cheryl Unterberg
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 280 Northern Boulevard, Great Neck, NY 11021
Phone: (516) 504-1313
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The David and Cheryl Unterberg funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Yad Moshe ($31K). Together the top 10 received $165K.
Grant Size Distribution
233 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 233 grants of 233 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 60% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 27% to recipients in New Jersey. The filing’s state distribution also lists an unspecified category at 13%, and Utah and Washington, DC, at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The David and Cheryl Unterberg open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 53 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $419; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $400 first-time, $850 repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $172K (2021) to $230K (2023). In 2024 it made 53 grants totaling $199K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yad Moshe Brooklyn, NY | Charitable and Educational Purposes | $30,700 |
| American Friend of Genesis Jerusalem Springfield, NJ | Charitable and Educational Purposes | $25,000 |
| American Friend of Migdal Ohr | Charitable and Educational Purposes | $25,000 |
| Bais Hatalmud Brooklyn, NY | Charitable and Educational Purposes | $20,000 |
| Yavneh Academy Paramus, NJ | Charitable and Educational Purposes | $14,000 |
| Bris Avrohem Hillside, NJ | Charitable and Educational Purposes | $11,700 |
| Congregation Agudas Israel Newburgh, NY | Charitable and Educational Purposes | $10,000 |
| Rambam Mestiva Lawrence, NY | Charitable and Educational Purposes | $10,000 |
| Shavei Hevron Institutes Brooklyn, NY | Charitable and Educational Purposes | $10,000 |
| OAE Pinsk Karlin Brooklyn, NY | Charitable and Educational Purposes | $9,000 |
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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 | $12,968 | $175,000 | $199,221 | $199,196 | 53 | $199,196 | $2,109 |
| 2023 | $37,189 | $241,000 | $230,006 | $230,056 | 44 | $229,906 | $2,991 |
| 2022 | $26,195 | $175,000 | $218,730 | $218,580 | 48 | $218,730 | $2,995 |
| 2021 | $69,925 | $175,000 | $171,646 | $171,505 | 47 | $171,505 | $3,539 |
| 2020 | $66,571 | $175,000 | $192,030 | $191,910 | 41 | — | $4,560 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The David and Cheryl Unterberg reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No separate mission statement is available. The 2024 grants listed in the filing state their purpose as “charitable and educational purposes.” The supported organizations describe a range of activities: American Friends of Genesis Jerusalem says it supports Israeli schools offering post-high-school Jewish studies, touring, and volunteer programs; Torat Chesed Trust says it grants awards to institutions of higher learning. Other grantees describe work supporting people with disabilities and their families, children and families in crisis, and care for ill and injured people at home. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 53 grants totaling $199,196. Grant amounts ranged from $36 to $30,700, with a median of $500. Its largest grants included $30,700 to Yad Moshe, $25,000 each to American Friend of Genesis Jerusalem and American Friend of Migdal Ohr, $20,000 to Bais Hatalmud, and $14,000 to Yavneh Academy. Other notable awards included $11,700 to Bris Avrohem and $10,000 each to Congregation Agudas Israel, Rambam Mestiva, and Shavei Hevron Institutes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Unterberg and Cheryl Unterberg as trustees.
The David and Cheryl Unterberg's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cheryl Unterberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Unterberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 David and Cheryl Unterberg
How much does The David and Cheryl Unterberg give each year?
The David and Cheryl Unterberg gave $199K across 53 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $230K across 44 grants.
What is The David and Cheryl Unterberg's typical grant size?
The David and Cheryl Unterberg's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $3,758, across 53 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The David and Cheryl Unterberg that year got $419 on average.
Where does The David and Cheryl Unterberg give grants?
The David and Cheryl Unterberg gives mostly in New York: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (15 grants), New York City, NY (15 grants), Hillside, NJ (2 grants) and Lawrence, NY (2 grants).
Does The David and Cheryl Unterberg give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 53 grants with a stated purpose on The David and Cheryl Unterberg's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable and Educational Purposes" (48 grants).
Who are The David and Cheryl Unterberg's largest grantees?
The David and Cheryl Unterberg's largest 2024 grantees include Yad Moshe ($30,700), American Friend of Genesis Jerusalem ($25,000) and American Friend of Migdal Ohr ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The David and Cheryl Unterberg?
The David and Cheryl Unterberg reported $13K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $199K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The David and Cheryl Unterberg fund?
No separate mission statement is available. The 2024 grants listed in the filing state their purpose as “charitable and educational purposes.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The David and Cheryl Unterberg?
The foundation 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 David and Cheryl Unterberg's EIN?
The David and Cheryl Unterberg's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-6597101. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The David and Cheryl Unterberg 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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