The Eckstein Family Foundation Inc
The Eckstein Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Long Branch, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $33K.
The Eckstein Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Eckstein Family Foundation Inc gave $33K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $33,298
- +61.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,325
- -19.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,100
- Total assets
- $2,875
- -10.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (94% 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 Eckstein Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chabad of the Shore ($29K). Together the top 4 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Eckstein Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 177% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2022) to $33K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chabad of the Shore Long Branch, NJ | General Purpose - Operations | $28,738 |
| Jewish Family & Childrens Services of Northern New Jersey Teaneck, NJ | General Purpose - Operations | $2,400 |
| American Friends of Tikvot Inc Stamford, CT | General Purpose - Operations | $1,800 |
| Chabad at Tulane New Orleans, LA | General Purpose - Operations | $360 |
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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 | $2,875 | $33,000 | $33,325 | $33,298 | 4 | $33,298 | — | $122 |
| 2024 | $3,200 | $21,717 | $20,590 | $20,590 | 2 | $20,590 | — | $44 |
| 2023 | $2,073 | $27,301 | $30,138 | $30,138 | 1 | $30,138 | — | $138 |
| 2022 | $4,910 | $14,001 | $12,024 | $12,024 | 1 | $12,024 | $1 | $98 |
| 2021 | $2,933 | $5,001 | $19,227 | $17,877 | 2 | $19,227 | $1 | $375 |
| 2020 | $15,809 | $5 | $20,754 | $19,404 | 2 | — | $5 | $1,414 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Eckstein Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $122 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Eckstein Family Foundation Inc is led by Ira Eckstein, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ira Eckstein
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason J. Spanakos
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Eckstein
Vice President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Eckstein Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Eckstein Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Eckstein Family Foundation Inc gave $33K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $21K across 2 grants.
What is The Eckstein Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Eckstein Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,100, and its average grant was $8,325, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Eckstein Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Eckstein Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (5%).
Does The Eckstein Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Eckstein Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Eckstein Family Foundation Inc?
The Eckstein Family Foundation Inc reported $3K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $33K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $122 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Eckstein Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Eckstein Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1398260. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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