The Ephraim and Gail Propp Family
The Ephraim and Gail Propp Family Foundation Inc is a private family foundation based in New York City. Established in 2012, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$389K
-0.2% YoY
Grant Count
43
+43.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
-30.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in:
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $4,546,080 (2024)
- Total Giving: $389,255 (2024)
- Total Assets: $4.69 million (2023)
- Revenue: $154,000 (2023)
- Expenses: $409,000 (2023)
- Total Liabilities: $196 (2023)
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
142 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Ephraim Propp was a highly respected leader in the Jewish community and a YU Guardian at Yeshiva University. He passed away in 2010.
Gail Propp continues as a member of the Executive Council of the Yeshiva University Women's Organization (YUWO).
The Propp family has deep connections to Yeshiva University and its affiliated institutions, including the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS) and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAIL PROPP | PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ANNA PROPP | VICE-PRES AND DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIC GOMBERG | SECRETARY AND DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID GOMBERG | TREASURER AND DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has demonstrated consistent engagement with community organizations, particularly those focused on housing stability and family services in the East Palo Alto area. Recent donations indicate ongoing support for organizations addressing homelessness prevention and family welfare.
The Ephraim and Gail Propp Family Foundation IncSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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