The Forix Foundation Inc
The Forix Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $29K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $16K. Net investment income was $16K.
The Forix Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Forix Foundation Inc gave $16K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,250
- -22.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,417
- +3.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $28,561
- +20.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (38% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Forix Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys Hope Girls Hope ($6K). Together the top 3 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Forix Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2020) to $27K (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys Hope Girls Hope Brooklyn, NY | This project includes installing a pergola for an outdoor study area, acquiring essential furniture, and placing synthetic grass to enhance the space for academic and recreational use. These funds will cover furniture, essential resources, and part of the infrastructure. | $6,250 |
| African Sanctuary Alliance Beaverton, OR | This grant will cover the cost of providing food for over 600 apes and monkeys at PASA member centers across Africa, keeping them healthy and safe as they undergo rehabilitation. | $5,000 |
| One Tree Planted Shelburne, VT | Ucayali and Loreto, Peru have been severely degraded by deforestation and is home to extremely poor community members. This grant will be used to plant approximately 2,578 trees and restore the land in these areas. | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,561 | $21,023 | $17,120 | $16,250 | 3 | $16,250 | $16,059 | — |
| 2024 | $23,788 | $1,493 | $21,820 | $20,995 | 4 | $20,995 | $1,493 | — |
| 2023 | $43,290 | $36,816 | $28,274 | $27,210 | 5 | $27,210 | $36,816 | — |
| 2022 | $38,807 | $941 | $15,930 | $15,000 | 2 | $15,000 | $11 | — |
| 2021 | $27,407 | $20,611 | $26,882 | $25,980 | 5 | $25,980 | $18,339 | $1,393 |
| 2020 | $33,678 | $904 | $14,106 | $13,158 | 2 | — | $6 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Forix Foundation Inc is led by Ellen Zaroff, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ellen Zaroff
President
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Barbara Zaroff (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey Mandel (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Patricia Canale (2020–2021) — Treasurer Director
- Former: Wayne Laflamboy (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Forix Foundation Inc
How much does The Forix Foundation Inc give each year?
The Forix Foundation Inc gave $16K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $21K across 4 grants.
What is The Forix Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Forix Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,417, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Forix Foundation Inc give grants?
The Forix Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Oregon (31%) and Vermont (31%).
Does The Forix Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Forix Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Forix Foundation Inc?
The Forix Foundation Inc reported $29K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $21K.
What is The Forix Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Forix Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3882110. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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