The Eugene and Estelle Ferkauf

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.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.2M

-9.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$50K

-45.1% YoY

Grant Count

-16.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

-34.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Eugene and Estelle Ferkauf reported a distributable amount of $77K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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 $344K (78%)

Florida $25K (6%)

New Jersey $25K (6%)

Pennsylvania $13K (3%)

District of Columbia $9K (2%)

Illinois $8K (2%)

Massachusetts $4K (1%)

Connecticut $4K (1%)

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States

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

Cities

AmeniaArlingtonAtlantaBoca RationBoca RatonBronxBrooklynCoachellaDelray BeachEast ElmhurstEdisonFarmingdaleFlushingFlushing QueensGreat NeckHarrisHauppaugeHempsteadHoustonHuntington

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

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,218,365	$1,342,172	$1,519,026
Revenue	$70,011	$48,589	$11,327
Expenses	$193,818	$225,443	$258,941
Qualifying Distributions	$170,919	$199,948	$100,000
Net Investment Income	$47,362	$23,344	—
Distributable Amount	$77,004	$73,718	$89,465

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

153 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include New York Presbyterian Hospital Office of Development ($15,000), Community Synagogue ($6,500), Ferkauf Grad School of Psychology of Yeshiva University ($5,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CENTER FOR DISCOVERY HARRIS, NY	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$500
CHABAD OF THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY BRONX, NY	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$1,000
COMMUNITY SYNAGOGUE SANDS POINT, NY	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$6,500
CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL HEMPSTEAD, NY	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$2,500
WNET THIRTEEN PBS NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$1,000
FERKAUF GRAD SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY OF YESHIVA UNIVERSITY NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$5,000
PHILLY RESCUE ANGELS PHILADELPHIA, PA	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$3,000
HILLCREST JEWISH CENTER FLUSHING, NY	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$1,000
HUMAN TRAFFICING LEGAL CENTER WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$500
OUR LADY OF FATIMA EAST ELMHURST, NY	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
LENORE BRONSTEIN	PRESIDENT-TRUSTEE	20	$51,458
BARBARA DOR	VP- TRUSTEE	10	$10,833
AMY SHAPIRA	TREASURER-TRUSTEE	20	$51,458
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 2024, The Eugene and Estelle Ferkauf awarded 20 grants totaling $50K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Eugene and Estelle Ferkauf required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Eugene and Estelle Ferkauf reported a distributable amount of $77K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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 2020–2024.