The Farbenblum Foundation
The Farbenblum Foundation is a private foundation, based in Valley Stream, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $534K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $184K. Net investment income was $75K.
The Farbenblum Foundation at a glance
In short: The Farbenblum Foundation gave $184K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $31K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $183,500
- +5.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,583
- +23.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $19,000
- Total assets
- $534,175
- -1.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Farbenblum Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Be'er Hagolah Institue ($98K). Together the top 6 received $184K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 39 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Farbenblum Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 730% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $137K (2020) to $641K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $184K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Be'er Hagolah Institue Brooklyn, NY | To support the elementary school's mission of providing an outstanding judaic academic program and stellar secular education. | $98,000 |
| Princeton University Princeton, NJ | To Support the Mission of the University. | $30,000 |
| Chabad Lubavitch on Campus - Princeton Princeton, NJ | To support the organization's mission of building a better chabad on princeton university's campus. | $20,000 |
| Congregation Vayigdal Moshe Woodmere, NY | To Support the Congregation's Mission. | $18,000 |
| Shavei Hevron Institutions Inc Brooklyn, NY | To support the organization's mission of raising funds to support educational activities in the areas of teaching jewish ethics and culture | $10,000 |
| Beth Jacob Congregation Beverly Hills, CA | To Support the Congregation's Mission. | $7,500 |
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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 | $534,175 | $78,199 | $190,030 | $183,500 | 6 | $183,500 | $74,719 | $25,134 |
| 2023 | $544,245 | $55,236 | $180,677 | $174,000 | 7 | $174,000 | $51,767 | $25,666 |
| 2022 | $535,756 | $173,885 | $649,250 | $641,004 | 10 | $641,004 | $166,583 | $51,714 |
| 2021 | $1,658,724 | $133,698 | $170,880 | $160,004 | 9 | $160,004 | $123,072 | $77,771 |
| 2020 | $917,415 | — | $144,965 | $136,940 | 7 | — | $5,559 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Farbenblum Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Farbenblum Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edward Farbenblum
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Farbenblum
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stanley Joseph
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Farbenblum Foundation
How much does The Farbenblum Foundation give each year?
The Farbenblum Foundation gave $184K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $174K across 7 grants.
What is The Farbenblum Foundation's typical grant size?
The Farbenblum Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $19,000, and its average grant was $30,583, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Farbenblum Foundation give grants?
The Farbenblum Foundation gives mostly in New York: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (2 grants) and Princeton, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Farbenblum Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Farbenblum Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Farbenblum Foundation's largest grantees?
The Farbenblum Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Be'er Hagolah Institue ($98,000), Princeton University ($30,000) and Chabad Lubavitch on Campus - Princeton ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Farbenblum Foundation?
The Farbenblum Foundation reported $534K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $184K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Farbenblum Foundation's EIN?
The Farbenblum Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7120066. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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