The Footer Family Foundation
The Footer Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Penllyn, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including Jewish organizations, a university, cultural organizations, and a museum.
The Footer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Footer Family Foundation gave $11K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,100
- -47.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,009
- -37.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $127,734
- -5.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (54% 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 Footer Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 537 Brights Lane, Penllyn, PA 19422
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Footer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish National Fund ($5K). Together the top 10 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 82 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 54% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 45% to recipients in New York, and 1% to a recipient in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Footer Family Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $750; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% 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 $11K (2024) to $21K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish National Fund New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation Philadelphia, PA | General Fund | $1,800 |
| AJC Philadelphia, PA | General | $1,250 |
| Temple Sinai Dresher, PA | General | $1,000 |
| Beiteinu Synagogue Haverford, PA | General | $600 |
| Beth Tovim Philadelphia, PA | General | $500 |
| Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | General purpose fund | $250 |
| Picpa Philadelphia, PA | General | $250 |
| Philadelphia Orchestra Philadelphia, PA | To Support Organization's Charitable Activities | $200 |
| Philadelphia Boys Choir Philadelphia, PA | General | $150 |
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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 | $127,734 | $4,534 | $11,884 | $11,100 | 11 | $11,100 | $3,750 | $10,808 |
| 2023 | $135,083 | $9,110 | $21,543 | $21,000 | 13 | $21,000 | $8,509 | $9,909 |
| 2022 | $147,505 | $5,882 | $13,223 | $11,900 | 15 | $11,900 | $5,238 | $9,505 |
| 2021 | $154,846 | $49,583 | $11,942 | $11,300 | 18 | $11,300 | $48,941 | $10,299 |
| 2020 | $118,091 | $3,090 | $11,745 | $11,400 | 25 | — | $2,745 | $8,595 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Footer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K 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 available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. Jewish National Fund-USA describes its work as building a prosperous future for Israel and its people through programs that include forestry, water solutions, community building, education, research, heritage preservation, and disability services. Drexel University describes its mission as preparing students for professional and civic lives and applying its expertise to societal problems.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $11,100. Grants ranged from $100 to $5,000, with a median of $500. The largest grants went to Jewish National Fund ($5,000), Jewish Federation in Philadelphia ($1,800), AJC in Philadelphia ($1,250), Temple Sinai ($1,000), and Beiteinu Synagogue ($600). Other recipients included Beth Tovim, Drexel University, PICPA, the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Philadelphia Boys Choir, and the Holocaust Museum.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Binnie Footer as president, Elliott Footer as treasurer, Evan Footer as vice president, and Brian Footer as secretary.
The Footer Family Foundation is led by Binnie Footer, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Binnie Footer
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brian Footer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elliott Footer
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Evan Footer
Vice President
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 Footer Family Foundation
How much does The Footer Family Foundation give each year?
The Footer Family Foundation gave $11K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $21K across 13 grants.
What is The Footer Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Footer Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,009, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Footer Family Foundation that year got $750 on average.
Where does The Footer Family Foundation give grants?
The Footer Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (45%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (7 grants).
Does The Footer Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 91% of The Footer Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Footer Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Footer Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish National Fund ($5,000), Jewish Federation ($1,800) and AJC ($1,250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Footer Family Foundation?
The Footer Family Foundation reported $128K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Footer Family Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Footer Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Footer Family Foundation's EIN?
The Footer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4587847. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Footer 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.
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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