The Eugene and Estelle Ferkauf
The Eugene and Estelle Ferkauf is a private foundation based in Port Washington, New York. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2025 awards included a synagogue, a university graduate school, a home-repair nonprofit, public media organizations, and animal-rescue and adoption groups.
The Eugene and Estelle Ferkauf at a glance
In short: The Eugene and Estelle Ferkauf gave $21K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $21,300
- -57.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -65.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,043
- +21.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,166,203
- -4.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Eugene and Estelle Ferkauf
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 165 Harbor Drive, Port Washington, NY 11050
Phone: (516) 466-6390
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Eugene and Estelle Ferkauf funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Synagogue ($7K). Together the top 7 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
119 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 119 grants of 119 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 5% to Pennsylvania, and 5% to New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Eugene and Estelle Ferkauf gives
- Giving fell 79% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 172% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2025) to $102K (2020). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Synagogue Sands Point, NY | General Operations | $7,300 |
| Ferkauf Grad School of Psychology of Yeshiva University New York, NY | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Congregation Beth Israel Hempstead, NY | General Operations | $3,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Long Island Farmingdale, NY | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Wnet Thirteen PBS New York, NY | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Philly Rescue Angels Philadelphia, PA | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Second Chance Adoption League Oak Ridge, NJ | General Operations | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,166,203 | $104,883 | $157,045 | $21,300 | 7 | $134,045 | $82,133 | $77,990 |
| 2024 | $1,218,365 | $70,011 | $193,818 | $50,000 | 20 | $170,919 | $47,362 | $77,004 |
| 2023 | $1,342,172 | $48,589 | $225,443 | $91,000 | 24 | $199,948 | $23,344 | $73,718 |
| 2022 | $1,519,026 | $11,327 | $258,941 | $100,000 | 33 | $100,000 | — | $89,465 |
| 2021 | $1,766,765 | $289,805 | $267,392 | $97,700 | 35 | $97,700 | $252,295 | $98,593 |
| 2020 | $1,743,771 | $178,887 | $300,322 | $101,650 | 41 | — | $131,676 | $97,675 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Eugene and Estelle Ferkauf reported a distributable amount of $78K for 2025 — 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 listed grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. Congregation Beth Israel describes its mission as advancing Judaism and Americanism and conducting Orthodox Ashkenazic Jewish services. Rebuilding Together Long Island says it repairs homes and improves living conditions for seniors and other neighbors in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Philly Rescue Angels says it provides pet care, including medical care, food, and placement in new homes.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 24 grants totaling $91,000 in 2023, 20 grants totaling $50,000 in 2024, and 7 grants totaling $21,300 in 2025. In 2025, awards ranged from $1,000 to $7,300, with a median of $2,000.
Among its 2025 grants, the foundation gave $7,300 to Community Synagogue, $5,000 to Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology of Yeshiva University, and $3,000 to Congregation Beth Israel. It also gave $2,000 to Rebuilding Together Long Island and WNET Thirteen PBS, and $1,000 each to Philly Rescue Angels and Second Chance Adoption League. The listed grant purposes were general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lenore Bronstein as president-trustee; Barbara Dor as vice president-trustee; Amy Shapira as treasurer-trustee; and Robert Bronstein, Israel Shapira, and Estelle Ferkauff as trustees.
The Eugene and Estelle Ferkauf is led by Lenore Bronstein, President-Trustee since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lenore Bronstein
President-Trustee
Trustee → President-Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$29K (2020) → $48K (2025)
Amy Shapira
Treasurer-Trustee
Trustee → Treasurer-Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$29K (2020) → $48K (2025)
Barbara Dor
Vp- Trustee
Trustee → Vp- Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$56K (2020) → $10K (2025)
Estelle Ferkauff
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Israel Shapira
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Bronstein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.2 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $48K, to Lenore Bronstein (President-Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Eugene and Estelle Ferkauf
How much does The Eugene and Estelle Ferkauf give each year?
The Eugene and Estelle Ferkauf gave $21K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $50K across 20 grants.
What is The Eugene and Estelle Ferkauf's typical grant size?
The Eugene and Estelle Ferkauf's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,043, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Eugene and Estelle Ferkauf give grants?
The Eugene and Estelle Ferkauf gives mostly in New York: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Eugene and Estelle Ferkauf give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Eugene and Estelle Ferkauf's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Eugene and Estelle Ferkauf's largest grantees?
The Eugene and Estelle Ferkauf's largest 2025 grantees include Community Synagogue ($7,300), Ferkauf Grad School of Psychology of Yeshiva University ($5,000) and Congregation Beth Israel ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Eugene and Estelle Ferkauf?
The Eugene and Estelle Ferkauf reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $134K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $78K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Eugene and Estelle Ferkauf fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. Congregation Beth Israel describes its mission as advancing Judaism and Americanism and conducting Orthodox Ashkenazic Jewish services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Eugene and Estelle Ferkauf?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Eugene and Estelle Ferkauf's EIN?
The Eugene and Estelle Ferkauf's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2621094. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Eugene and Estelle Ferkauf accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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