The Fred & Suzan Ehrman Foundation
The Fred & Suzan Ehrman Foundation is a private foundation that made 48 grants totaling $219,225 in filing year 2025. Its filing lists recipients in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Washington, D.C., and Illinois; it does not specify the foundation’s location.
The Fred & Suzan Ehrman Foundation at a glance
In short: The Fred & Suzan Ehrman Foundation gave $219K across 48 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $219,225
- +22.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 48
- +17.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,567
- +4.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $4,543,518
- +34.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (6 of 48, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (74% 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 Fred & Suzan Ehrman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Phone: (917) 836-8456
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Fred & Suzan Ehrman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Friends of Yeshivot Beni Akiva ($36K). Together the top 10 received $156K.
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 250 grants of 250 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 12% to New Jersey, 9% to Connecticut, 2% to Washington, D.C., and 2% to Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Fred & Suzan Ehrman Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 48 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 65% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 85% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $163K (2020) to $219K (2025). In 2025 it made 48 grants totaling $219K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Yeshivot Beni Akiva New York, NY | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $36,000 |
| Ohr Torah Stone Institutions New York, NY | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| G'mach Zichron Moshe Passaic, NJ | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Jewish Broadcasting Service Stamford, CT | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds New York, NY | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal New York, NY | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Njop New York, NY | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $8,000 |
| Yeshiva Ohr Torah New York, NY | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $8,000 |
| Zichron Avos Brooklyn, NY | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $7,200 |
| Second Stage Theater New York, NY | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt purpose | $6,500 |
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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 | $4,543,518 | $1,398,759 | $222,322 | $219,225 | 48 | $219,225 | $1,398,759 | $256,684 |
| 2024 | $3,369,081 | $140,635 | $181,307 | $179,095 | 41 | $179,095 | $140,635 | $173,172 |
| 2023 | $3,409,753 | $-190,141 | $184,827 | $180,330 | 53 | $180,330 | $36,650 | $176,052 |
| 2022 | $3,789,121 | $262,131 | $205,413 | $203,415 | 40 | $203,665 | $262,131 | $179,866 |
| 2021 | $3,732,403 | $303,514 | $249,435 | $192,540 | 68 | $192,790 | $303,514 | $203,468 |
| 2020 | $3,678,324 | $242,615 | $202,201 | $162,735 | 62 | — | $242,615 | $193,563 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Fred & Suzan Ehrman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $257K 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 include support for organizations with a range of missions. For example, PEF Israel Endowment Funds describes its work as supporting relief and health services for people in Israel and educational and religious institutions in the Holy Land. Sefaria describes its mission as building a digital library of Jewish texts. New York City Center says it aims to be a leading center for dance and musical theater, while Friends of United Hatzalah says it raises funds for organizations providing medical and trauma-related first responder services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 48 grants totaling $219,225. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $36,000, with a median grant of $2,000.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $36,000 to American Friends of Yeshivot Beni Akiva, $30,000 to Ohr Torah Stone Institutions, $20,000 to G’Mach Zichron Moshe, and $20,000 to Jewish Broadcasting Service. Other grants included $10,000 each to PEF Israel Endowment Funds and United Jewish Appeal, and $6,500 to Second Stage Theater.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Fred Ehrman as president, director, and treasurer; Suzan Ehrman as vice president, treasurer, and director; Alyssa Ehrman as secretary, assistant treasurer, and director; and Eric Ehrman as assistant treasurer and director.
The Fred & Suzan Ehrman Foundation is led by Fred Ehrman, President, Director & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Fred Ehrman
President, Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alyssa Ehrman
Sec'y, Assistant Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eric Ehrman
Assistant Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Suzan Ehrman
Vice President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Fred & Suzan Ehrman Foundation
How much does The Fred & Suzan Ehrman Foundation give each year?
The Fred & Suzan Ehrman Foundation gave $219K across 48 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $179K across 41 grants.
What is The Fred & Suzan Ehrman Foundation's typical grant size?
The Fred & Suzan Ehrman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,567, across 48 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Fred & Suzan Ehrman Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Fred & Suzan Ehrman Foundation give grants?
The Fred & Suzan Ehrman Foundation gives mostly in New York: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (12%) and Connecticut (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (28 grants), Brooklyn, NY (3 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does The Fred & Suzan Ehrman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 48 grants with a stated purpose on The Fred & Suzan Ehrman Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Fred & Suzan Ehrman Foundation's largest grantees?
The Fred & Suzan Ehrman Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include American Friends of Yeshivot Beni Akiva ($36,000), Ohr Torah Stone Institutions ($30,000) and G'mach Zichron Moshe ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Fred & Suzan Ehrman Foundation?
The Fred & Suzan Ehrman Foundation reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $219K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $257K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Fred & Suzan Ehrman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with a range of missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Fred & Suzan Ehrman Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Fred & Suzan Ehrman Foundation's EIN?
The Fred & Suzan Ehrman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6271584. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Fred & Suzan Ehrman 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
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