The Ejnra Foundation
The Ejnra Foundation is a private foundation based in Miami, Florida. It makes grants to public charities supporting social welfare and humanitarian aid, educational and religious education programs, and medical research, emergency medical assistance, and public healthcare awareness.
The Ejnra Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ejnra Foundation gave $3.3M across 59 grants in 2024 (avg $56K), mostly in District of Columbia. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,285,600
- -2.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 59
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $55,688
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,100
- Total assets
- $1,139,681
- -64.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (13 of 59, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (56% 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 Ejnra 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: 2200 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33137
Phone: (305) 374-5700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ejnra Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ezrat Israel Inc ($1.9M). Together the top 10 received $2.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
300 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 245 grants of 300 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in DC (56%) and Florida (22%), followed by California (6%), New York (5%), and Illinois (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 59 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Ejnra Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 59 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $69K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). 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 $3.0M (2020) to $3.5M (2021). In 2024 it made 59 grants totaling $3.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ezrat Israel Inc Washington, DC | Social & Humanitarian | $1,850,832 |
| Keter Abraham of Chabad Inc Cooper City, FL | Social & Humanitarian | $194,720 |
| Lubavitch Educational Center Tampa, FL | Medical Research and Welfare Programs | $152,600 |
| Ifcj Chicago, IL | Religious and Education Program Support | $127,400 |
| Western Wall Heritage Foundation Lantana, FL | Religious and Education Program Support | $120,000 |
| Chabad of Mid Miami Beach Las Vegas, NV | Religious and Education Program Support | $118,770 |
| Jewish Recovery Center Inc New York, NY | Social & Humanitarian | $81,500 |
| Hillel Hebrew Academy Beverly Hills, CA | Education | $70,866 |
| Colel Chabad Miami Beach, FL | Social & Humanitarian | $62,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah Miami, FL | Religious and Educational Service Programs | $52,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,139,681 | $1,240,192 | $3,319,782 | $3,285,600 | 59 | $3,285,600 | $76,152 | $134,491 |
| 2023 | $3,219,271 | $3,421,570 | $3,402,111 | $3,366,538 | 63 | $3,366,538 | $84,120 | $160,915 |
| 2022 | $3,199,812 | $3,569,553 | $3,449,478 | $3,416,101 | 61 | $3,416,101 | $95,193 | $165,242 |
| 2021 | $4,564,009 | $5,113,839 | $3,537,524 | $3,502,276 | 57 | $3,502,276 | $132,215 | $182,232 |
| 2020 | $2,942,158 | $2,394,040 | $3,067,045 | $3,039,834 | 60 | — | $71,040 | $6,679 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ejnra Foundation reported a distributable amount of $134K 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
The foundation’s filing describes grantmaking in three areas: social welfare and humanitarian aid; educational and religious education programs; and medical research, emergency medical assistance, and public healthcare awareness.
Among its 2024 grantees, Bonei Olam Inc received $22,500. Bonei Olam describes its own mission as providing financial assistance, guidance, and referrals related to assisted reproductive technology, along with related education, awareness, and adoption assistance.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 59 grants totaling $3,285,600. The median grant was $6,100; grants ranged from $360 to $1,850,832.
The largest reported 2024 grant was $1,850,832 to EZRAT ISRAEL INC for social and humanitarian purposes. Other notable grants included $194,720 to KETER ABRAHAM OF CHABAD INC for social and humanitarian purposes; $152,600 to LUBAVITCH EDUCATIONAL CENTER for medical research and welfare programs; and $127,400 to IFCJ for religious and education program support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Erica Kahn as president and director, Sonny Kahn as treasurer and director, and Elliott Kahn as secretary and director.
The Ejnra Foundation is led by Erica Kahn, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Erica Kahn
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elliott Kahn
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sonny Kahn
Treasurer & Director
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 Ejnra Foundation
How much does The Ejnra Foundation give each year?
The Ejnra Foundation gave $3.3M across 59 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.4M across 63 grants.
What is The Ejnra Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ejnra Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,100, and its average grant was $55,688, across 59 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ejnra Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does The Ejnra Foundation give grants?
The Ejnra Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (22%) and California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Beverly Hills, CA (6 grants), Miami Beach, FL (6 grants), Miami, FL (5 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (4 grants).
Does The Ejnra Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 59 grants with a stated purpose on The Ejnra Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious and Education Program Support" (20 grants), "Social & Humanitarian" (18 grants) and "Medical Research and Welfare Programs" (6 grants).
Who are The Ejnra Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ejnra Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ezrat Israel Inc ($1,850,832), Keter Abraham of Chabad Inc ($194,720) and Lubavitch Educational Center ($152,600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ejnra Foundation?
The Ejnra Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $134K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ejnra Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes grantmaking in three areas: social welfare and humanitarian aid; educational and religious education programs; and medical research, emergency medical assistance, and public healthcare awareness. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ejnra 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 Ejnra Foundation's EIN?
The Ejnra Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5990090. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Ejnra 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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