The Eleanor and Alexander Holtzman Foundation
The Eleanor and Alexander Holtzman Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1K.
The Eleanor and Alexander Holtzman Foundation at a glance
In short: The Eleanor and Alexander Holtzman Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $1,000
- -86.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $1,000
- -72.6% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Eleanor and Alexander Holtzman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Fire Island Synagogue ($1K).
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Eleanor and Alexander Holtzman Foundation gives
- Giving fell 96% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 286% of 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2023) to $26K (2020). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Island Synagogue Ocean Beach, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $378 | $8,202 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 | — | $350 |
| 2022 | $7,824 | $66 | $7,523 | $7,300 | 2 | $7,300 | — | $414 |
| 2021 | $15,281 | $12,803 | $17,389 | $17,250 | 12 | $17,250 | $12,415 | $916 |
| 2020 | $19,867 | $5,475 | $28,063 | $26,265 | 4 | — | $3,677 | $2,214 |
| 2019 | $42,455 | $17,793 | $9,917 | $7,960 | 11 | — | $15,836 | $2,751 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Eleanor and Alexander Holtzman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $350 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Eleanor and Alexander Holtzman Foundation is led by Eleanor Holtzman, President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Eleanor Holtzman
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jill Armbrust
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jonathan Holtzman
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Eleanor and Alexander Holtzman Foundation
How much does The Eleanor and Alexander Holtzman Foundation give each year?
The Eleanor and Alexander Holtzman Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $7K across 2 grants.
Where does The Eleanor and Alexander Holtzman Foundation operate?
The Eleanor and Alexander Holtzman Foundation has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia.
How much is The Eleanor and Alexander Holtzman Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Eleanor and Alexander Holtzman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $350 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Eleanor and Alexander Holtzman Foundation's EIN?
The Eleanor and Alexander Holtzman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4035862. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 22, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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Grantable. (2026). The Eleanor and Alexander Holtzman Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-eleanor-and-alexander-holtzman-foundation-morg_ed61f716d25d4091a4cb1881a74110cc
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