The Foundation To-Life Inc
The Foundation To-Life Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in New York, New Jersey, and Washington, DC, including cultural, educational, and Jewish organizations.
The Foundation To-Life Inc at a glance
In short: The Foundation To-Life Inc gave $26K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $26,050
- -20.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -41.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,605
- +35.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,800
- Total assets
- $166,366
- +7.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Foundation To-Life Inc
- 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: Co Pbwt 1133 Ave Of The Americas, New York, NY 10036
Phone: (212) 336-2370
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Foundation To-Life Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Congregation Shearith Israel ($8K). Together the top 10 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 111 grants of 112 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 7% to recipients in New Jersey, and 4% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Foundation To-Life Inc open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) 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 $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 20% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 158% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2025) to $155K (2021). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Shearith Israel New York, NY | General charitable purposes | $7,700 |
| New Museum New York, NY | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| The Jewish Museum New York, NY | General charitable purposes | $3,450 |
| Aish Global Clifton, NJ | General charitable purposes | $1,800 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | General charitable purposes | $1,800 |
| Friends of the IDF New York, NY | General charitable purposes | $1,800 |
| Hunter College Foundation New York, NY | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Seeds of Peace New York, NY | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Hillel International Washington, DC | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| New York Stem Cell Foundation New York, NY | General charitable purposes | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $166,366 | $40,869 | $29,655 | $26,050 | 10 | $28,605 | — | $18,106 |
| 2024 | $155,152 | $31,258 | $45,698 | $32,750 | 17 | $44,648 | $208 | $19,779 |
| 2023 | $169,592 | $113,083 | $97,549 | $86,350 | 35 | $91,191 | — | $8,590 |
| 2021 | $608,351 | $137,014 | $174,531 | $155,320 | 50 | — | — | $2,200 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Foundation To-Life Inc reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions describe work in Jewish art and culture, Jewish learning, and educational travel to Israel. For example, The Jewish Museum says its mission is to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret art and Jewish culture. Aish Global says it aims to inspire people to live more thoughtful, spiritual, and impactful lives through Jewish wisdom. Birthright Israel Foundation says it raises funds to support educational trips to Israel for eligible young Jewish adults.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $26,050. Grants ranged from $500 to $7,700, with a median of $1,800.
The largest grants were $7,700 to Congregation Shearith Israel, $5,000 to New Museum, and $3,450 to The Jewish Museum, each for general charitable purposes. Other listed grants included $1,800 each to Aish Global, Birthright Israel Foundation, and Friends of the IDF; $1,500 each to Hunter College Foundation and Seeds of Peace; $1,000 to Hillel International; and $500 to New York Stem Cell Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Arthur A Goldberg as President/Treasurer, Carol Goldberg as Chair/Secretary, and Hugh Freund as Director.
The Foundation To-Life Inc is led by Arthur A Goldberg, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Arthur A Goldberg
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Goldberg
Chair & Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hugh Freund
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Foundation To-Life Inc
How much does The Foundation To-Life Inc give each year?
The Foundation To-Life Inc gave $26K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $33K across 17 grants.
What is The Foundation To-Life Inc's typical grant size?
The Foundation To-Life Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,800, and its average grant was $2,605, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Foundation To-Life Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Foundation To-Life Inc give grants?
The Foundation To-Life Inc gives mostly in New York: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants).
Does The Foundation To-Life Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Foundation To-Life Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Foundation To-Life Inc's largest grantees?
The Foundation To-Life Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Congregation Shearith Israel ($7,700), New Museum ($5,000) and The Jewish Museum ($3,450), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Foundation To-Life Inc?
The Foundation To-Life Inc reported $166K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $29K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Foundation To-Life Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions describe work in Jewish art and culture, Jewish learning, and educational travel to Israel. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Foundation To-Life Inc?
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 Foundation To-Life Inc's EIN?
The Foundation To-Life Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3549650. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Foundation To-Life Inc 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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