The Eugene and Estelle Ferkauf

Foundation · Grantmaker Port Washington, NY EIN: 13-2621094

The Eugene and Estelle Ferkauf Foundation is a private foundation established in 1967 and located in Port Washington, New York. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a staff of two employees. It functions as a grantmaking foundation that invests in stocks and bonds, using the income generated to make grants to other 501(c)(3) organizations.

Key facts about The Eugene and Estelle Ferkauf

EIN: 13-2621094
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $21,300
Grants made (2025): 7
Average grant: $3,043
Median grant: $2,000
Primary geography: New York (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who The Eugene and Estelle Ferkauf funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Eugene and Estelle Ferkauf's 7 itemized 2025 grants were New York (91%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How The Eugene and Estelle Ferkauf gives

Giving fell 79% from 2022 to 2025. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$21K

-57.4% YoY

Grant Count

-65.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

+21.7% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Grantmaking

The foundation makes grants primarily for general operations of 501(c)(3) organizations. Recent grants documented include:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.

Grant Distribution by State

New York $19K (91%)

Pennsylvania $1K (5%)

New Jersey $1K (5%)

Share of all 7 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Arizona California Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Georgia Illinois Massachusetts New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Texas Virginia

Cities

New YorkWashingtonBronxDelray BeachHarrisMeadowbrookOak BrookOak RidgeRoslyn HeightsSands PointAmeniaFarmingdaleHempsteadManhassetPort WashingtonBoca RationFlushing QueensWellfleetFlushingHauppauge

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $1,218,365
Total Revenues: $70,011
Total Expenses: $193,818
Total Giving: $50,000
Number of Employees: 2

As of 2023:

Total Assets: $1,340,000
Total Revenues: $48,600
Total Expenses: $225,000

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

September 24, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

119 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Community Synagogue ($7,300), Ferkauf Grad School of Psychology of Yeshiva University ($5,000), Congregation Beth Israel ($3,000).

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

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Lenore Bronstein	President-Trustee	20	$47,500
Barbara Dor	VP- Trustee	10	$10,000
Amy Shapira	Treasurer-Trustee	20	$47,500
Robert Bronstein	Trustee	0.2	—
Israel Shapira	Trustee	0.2	—
Estelle Ferkauff	Trustee	0.2	—

Contact Information

Address: 165 Harbor View Drive, Port Washington, NY 11050-4705
Phone: 516-466-6390

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from The Eugene and Estelle Ferkauf?

The foundation makes grants primarily for general operations of 501(c)(3) organizations. Recent grants documented include: • Jewish Community Project (JCP): $5,000 (2024) • Philly Rescue Angels: $3,000 (2024) • Temple Sinai of Roslyn Fund: $1,500 (2024) • New York Presbyterian Hospital (among other recipients) Typical grant awards range from $250 to $15,000.

Where does The Eugene and Estelle Ferkauf make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.

What size grants does The Eugene and Estelle Ferkauf award?

In 2025, The Eugene and Estelle Ferkauf awarded 7 grants totaling $21K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

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.