The Efrein Foundation Inc
The Efrein Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Fairfax, Virginia. Its 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The Efrein Foundation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $156,836
- +9.7% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $17,843
- +251.9% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $3,939
- +28.4% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $3,939
- +28.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Efrein Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10147 Red Spruce Road, Fairfax, VA 22032
Phone: (703) 385-9500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Efrein Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2023 grantees were located in Rochester, Minnesota; New York, New York; and Yonkers, New York. These examples do not establish a broader geographic focus.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How The Efrein Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 157% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2020) to $59K (2023). In 2023 it made 14 grants totaling $59K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wamu 885 Washington, DC | Support of Common Goals | $31,256 |
| Jewish Social Service Agency Fairfax, VA | Support of Common Goals | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Hagerstown, MD | Support of Common Goals | $3,500 |
| Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | Support of Common Goals | $2,500 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Penfaulkner Foundation Washington, DC | Unrestricted Charitable | $2,500 |
| American Committee for the Weizmann Chicago, IL | Support of Common Goals | $2,000 |
| Weta Arlington, VA | Support of Common Goals | $2,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund New York, NY | Support of Common Goals | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Washington, DC | Unrestricted Charitable | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $156,836 | $17,843 | $3,939 | — | — | $3,939 | $17,808 |
| 2024 | $142,932 | $5,071 | $3,068 | — | — | $3,068 | $5,071 |
| 2023 | $138,445 | $14,512 | $59,612 | $59,012 | 14 | $59,612 | $14,512 |
| 2020 | $187,388 | $3,609 | $29,043 | $22,950 | 17 | — | $551 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grantees included organizations whose stated missions concern health and well-being, environmental protection, and consumer advocacy. Mayo Clinic describes its mission as providing patient care, education, and research; Environmental Defense Fund describes work to preserve natural systems and address environmental problems; and Consumer Reports describes working with consumers for truth, transparency, and fairness in the marketplace. These are the grantees’ missions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation gave $59,012 across 14 grants. Listed grants included $2,500 to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota; $2,000 to Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated in New York, New York; and $1,099 to Consumer Reports Inc in Yonkers, New York. The filings report zero grants in both 2024 and 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jonathan Ginsburg as President and Patricia V Fettmann as Treasurer.
The Efrein Foundation Inc is led by Jonathan Ginsburg, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jonathan Ginsburg
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia V. Fettmann
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 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 Efrein Foundation Inc
How large is The Efrein Foundation Inc?
The Efrein Foundation Inc reported $157K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $18K.
What does The Efrein Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grantees included organizations whose stated missions concern health and well-being, environmental protection, and consumer advocacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Efrein Foundation Inc?
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 ↑
Where does The Efrein Foundation Inc make grants?
The listed 2023 grantees were located in Rochester, Minnesota; New York, New York; and Yonkers, New York. These examples do not establish a broader geographic focus.
What is The Efrein Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Efrein Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-6017909. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Efrein Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 15, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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