The Fagin Family Foundation
The Fagin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Woodmere, New York. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2024 filing states that it contributes only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The Fagin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Fagin Family Foundation gave $28K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $28,000
- -22.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +120.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,545
- -64.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $255,366
- -8.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (5 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (75% 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 Fagin Family Foundation
- 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: 120 Woodmere Blvd, Woodmere, NY 11598
Phone: (646) 401-1706
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Fagin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Yeshiva Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch ($10K). Together the top 10 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 34 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in New York received 75% of grant dollars, Illinois 18%, Massachusetts 4%, and New Jersey 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Fagin Family Foundation 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 $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 20% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 219% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $9K (2022) to $93K (2020). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Jewish Unity Deerfield, IL | General | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Yeshivat Sha'alvim Inwood, NY | General | $4,000 |
| Congregation Aish Kodesh Woodmere, NY | General | $3,300 |
| Congregation Aish Kodesh Woodmere, NY | General | $2,100 |
| Documentary Educational Resources Watertown, MA | General | $1,000 |
| American Friends of Meorot Monroe, NJ | General | $1,000 |
| Lander College for Men KEW Gardens Hills, NY | General | $500 |
| Talmud Torah Siach Yitzchok Far Rockaway, NY | General | $500 |
| Accessibility Accelerator New York, NY | General | $500 |
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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 | $255,366 | $16,180 | $40,799 | $28,000 | 11 | $28,000 | $15,925 | $12,813 |
| 2023 | $279,985 | $13,119 | $47,040 | $36,300 | 5 | $36,300 | $12,864 | $13,980 |
| 2022 | $313,906 | $87,100 | $21,312 | $9,460 | 4 | $9,460 | $86,845 | $14,183 |
| 2021 | $248,118 | $31,233 | $37,886 | $30,920 | 8 | $30,920 | $30,978 | $11,787 |
| 2020 | $254,771 | $75,388 | $93,968 | $92,800 | 6 | — | $75,131 | $12,961 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Fagin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K 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 grants included support for Jewish educational and religious organizations, as well as organizations working in documentary media and accessibility. For example, American Friends of Meorot describes its mission as supporting educational and experiential programs in Israel for girls from the diaspora who lack a Torah education and background. Documentary Educational Resources says it champions documentary film and media that amplify underrepresented voices and inspire understanding of people and cultures. Accessibility Accelerator describes its goal as improving accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities and older adults.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $28,000 across 11 grants. Grants ranged from $100 to $10,000, with a median grant of $1,000.
The largest listed grants were $10,000 to Yeshiva Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch, $5,000 to Jewish Unity, $4,000 to American Friends of Yeshivat Sha'alvim, and two grants to Congregation Aish Kodesh of $3,300 and $2,100. Other listed grants included $1,000 each to Documentary Educational Resources and American Friends of Meorot, and $500 to Accessibility Accelerator.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Allen Fagin as president; Judith Fagin as vice president and treasurer; and Robert Fagin, Charles Fagin, and Miriam Fagin as directors.
The Fagin Family Foundation is led by Allen Fagin, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Allen Fagin
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Charles Fagin
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Miriam Fagin
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Fagin
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Judith Fagin
Vice President & Treasurer
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 Fagin Family Foundation
How much does The Fagin Family Foundation give each year?
The Fagin Family Foundation gave $28K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $36K across 5 grants.
What is The Fagin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Fagin Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,545, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Fagin Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Fagin Family Foundation give grants?
The Fagin Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and Woodmere, NY (2 grants).
Does The Fagin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Fagin Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Fagin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Fagin Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Yeshiva Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch ($10,000), Congregation Aish Kodesh ($5,400 across 2 grants) and Jewish Unity ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Fagin Family Foundation?
The Fagin Family Foundation reported $255K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Fagin Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for Jewish educational and religious organizations, as well as organizations working in documentary media and accessibility. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Fagin Family Foundation?
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 Fagin Family Foundation's EIN?
The Fagin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3493014. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Fagin Family Foundation 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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