The Foop Foundation
The Foop Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing reports charitable grants to organizations, all of which were listed in New York.
The Foop Foundation at a glance
In short: The Foop Foundation gave $41K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $41,003
- -59.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- -86.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,708
- +205.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $360
- Total assets
- $1,092
- -94.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (3 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 Foop 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: 1407 Broadway 900, New York, NY 10018
Phone: (212) 869-0700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Foop Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Miscellaneous Cash Donations ($22K). Together the top 10 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
887 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 887 grants of 887 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Foop Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 24 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $870. How we count
Medians: $501 first-time, $360 repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 65% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $41K (2024) to $136K (2022). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Cash Donations New York, NY | Charitable | $22,090 |
| Chevrat Pinto New York, NY | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Sephardic Community Center New York, NY | Charitable | $3,600 |
| TOV Vachesed New York, NY | Charitable | $1,800 |
| AFO Shearim Hametsuyanim New York, NY | Charitable | $1,500 |
| American Friends of Noam Eliezer New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Matteh Moshe New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Ohr Chadash New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Nesach Yisrael Institutions New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Shaare Mordechai New York, NY | Charitable | $720 |
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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 | $1,092 | $20,802 | $41,078 | $41,003 | 24 | $41,003 | $1 | $220 |
| 2023 | $21,014 | $97,801 | $100,575 | $100,019 | 179 | $100,019 | — | $644 |
| 2022 | $10,151 | $128,800 | $136,253 | $136,099 | 226 | $136,099 | — | $528 |
| 2021 | $17,917 | $110,093 | $117,870 | $117,746 | 278 | $117,746 | — | $994 |
| 2020 | $24,900 | $130,000 | $116,786 | $116,590 | 180 | — | — | $757 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Foop Foundation reported a distributable amount of $220 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
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with different charitable activities. TOV VACHESED describes its mission as providing food baskets for poor people during Jewish holidays. MATTEH MOSHE describes its work as advanced study programs preparing students for leadership in education and rabbinics. WE LOVE TO HELP says it investigates who is truly needy and prepares plans of economic assistance. MISASKIM describes providing support during crisis or tragedy, including assistance to the bereaved.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $41,003. Grants ranged from $101 to $22,090, with a median grant of $360. The largest listed grants included $22,090 to MISCELLANEOUS CASH DONATIONS, $3,600 each to CHEVRAT PINTO and SEPHARDIC COMMUNITY CENTER, $1,800 to TOV VACHESED, and $1,500 to AFO SHEARIM HAMETSUYANIM. Other listed grants included $1,000 each to AMERICAN FRIENDS OF NOAM ELIEZER, MATTEH MOSHE, OHR CHADASH, and NESACH YISRAEL INSTITUTIONS; $720 to SHAARE MORDECHAI; $501 to LEV CHANA; and $360 to AHIEZER. WE LOVE TO HELP and MISASKIM CORP also each received $360 in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists ALBERT HABERT, DAVID SHALOM, and ELLIOT TERZI as officers.
The Foop Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Albert Habert
Officer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Shalom
Officer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elliot Terzi
Officer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/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 Foop Foundation
How much does The Foop Foundation give each year?
The Foop Foundation gave $41K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $100K across 179 grants.
What is The Foop Foundation's typical grant size?
The Foop Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $360, and its average grant was $1,708, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Foop Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Foop Foundation give grants?
The Foop Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (24 grants).
Does The Foop Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on The Foop Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (24 grants).
Who are The Foop Foundation's largest grantees?
The Foop Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Miscellaneous Cash Donations ($22,090), Chevrat Pinto ($3,600) and Sephardic Community Center ($3,600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Foop Foundation?
The Foop Foundation reported $1K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $41K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $220 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Foop Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with different charitable activities. TOV VACHESED describes its mission as providing food baskets for poor people during Jewish holidays. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Foop 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 Foop Foundation's EIN?
The Foop Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6721306. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Foop 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.
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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