The Esther Rose Packer Foundation Inc
The Esther Rose Packer Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Surfside, Florida. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations, with all listed grant purposes identified as religious education.
The Esther Rose Packer Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Esther Rose Packer Foundation Inc gave $70K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state Florida. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $70,200
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,020
- -39.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,600
- Total assets
- $661,803
- -5.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (5 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (48% 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 Esther Rose Packer Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9511 Collins Avenue Apt 1409, Surfside, FL 33154
Phone: (914) 747-2733
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Esther Rose Packer Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Young Israel Congregation ($18K). Together the top 10 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 48% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 18% to New York, 16% to California, 10% to Michigan, and 8% to Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Esther Rose Packer Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 10 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 0% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $51K (2020) to $72K (2022). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Israel Congregation Surfside, FL | Religious Education | $18,000 |
| Shul of Bal Harbor Surfside, FL | Religious Education | $10,000 |
| Camp Matziv Cassopolis, MI | Religious Education | $7,000 |
| Chabad of Westlake Westlake, CA | Religious Education | $5,600 |
| Chabad of Oak Park Oak Park, CA | Religious Education | $5,600 |
| Atlanta Hebrew Academy Atlanta, GA | Religious Education | $5,600 |
| Young Israel of New Rochelle New Rochelle, NY | Religious Education | $5,600 |
| Surfside Minyan Surfside, FL | Religious Education | $5,600 |
| Chai Lifeline New York, NY | Religious Education | $3,600 |
| Greystone Jewish Center Yonkers, NY | Religious Education | $3,600 |
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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 | $661,803 | $35,516 | $70,217 | $70,200 | 10 | $70,200 | $35,516 | $74,866 |
| 2023 | $702,629 | $26,925 | $70,072 | $70,064 | 6 | $70,064 | $26,925 | $66,149 |
| 2022 | $731,276 | $26,284 | $72,134 | $72,127 | 14 | $72,127 | $26,284 | $70,064 |
| 2021 | $777,126 | $6,638 | $58,946 | $58,940 | 16 | $58,940 | $25,081 | $72,132 |
| 2020 | $829,434 | $27,558 | $50,612 | $50,609 | 6 | — | $27,558 | $58,935 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Esther Rose Packer Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $75K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grant list shows support for organizations whose listed purposes were religious education. One recipient, Chai Lifeline, describes its own mission as providing social, emotional, financial, and practical assistance to children, families, and communities facing illness, crisis, or loss; the foundation’s 2024 grant to Chai Lifeline was $3,600.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $70,200 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $3,600 to $18,000, with a median of $5,600.
The largest 2024 grants were $18,000 to Young Israel Congregation in Surfside, Florida, and $10,000 to Shul of Bal Harbor in Surfside, Florida. Other grants included $7,000 to Camp Matziv in Cassopolis, Michigan, and $5,600 each to Chabad of Westlake, Chabad of Oak Park, Atlanta Hebrew Academy, Young Israel of New Rochelle, and Surfside Minyan. Chai Lifeline and Greystone Jewish Center each received $3,600.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Allen Packer as trustee, Martin Packer as director, and Phyllis Packer Franklin as director.
The Esther Rose Packer Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Allen Packer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Martin Packer
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Phyllis Packer Franklin
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 Esther Rose Packer Foundation Inc
How much does The Esther Rose Packer Foundation Inc give each year?
The Esther Rose Packer Foundation Inc gave $70K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $70K across 6 grants.
What is The Esther Rose Packer Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Esther Rose Packer Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,600, and its average grant was $7,020, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Esther Rose Packer Foundation Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Esther Rose Packer Foundation Inc give grants?
The Esther Rose Packer Foundation Inc's top state is Florida, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (18%) and California (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Surfside, FL (3 grants).
Does The Esther Rose Packer Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Esther Rose Packer Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious Education" (10 grants).
Who are The Esther Rose Packer Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Esther Rose Packer Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Young Israel Congregation ($18,000), Shul of Bal Harbor ($10,000) and Camp Matziv ($7,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Esther Rose Packer Foundation Inc?
The Esther Rose Packer Foundation Inc reported $662K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $75K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Esther Rose Packer Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grant list shows support for organizations whose listed purposes were religious education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Esther Rose Packer Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Esther Rose Packer Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Esther Rose Packer Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4073105. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Esther Rose Packer 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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