The Furst Foundation Inc
The Furst Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Englewood, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $7K.
The Furst Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Furst Foundation Inc gave $7K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,300
- -38.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,217
- -79.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $5,794
- -57.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (59% 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 Furst Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Congregation Ahavath Torah ($2K). Together the top 6 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Furst Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 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 $6K (2022) to $23K (2020). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Ahavath Torah Englewood, NJ | RELIGIOUS,EDUCATIONAL & Scientific Charitable | $2,000 |
| Abraham Joshua Heschel School New York, NY | RELIGIOUS,EDUCATIONAL & Scientific Charitable | $1,800 |
| Moriah School Englewood, NJ | RELIGIOUS,EDUCATIONAL & Scientific Charitable | $1,000 |
| Metropolitan Council on Poverty New York, NY | RELIGIOUS,EDUCATIONAL & Scientific Charitable | $1,000 |
| Gesher Foundation New York, NY | RELIGIOUS,EDUCATIONAL & Scientific Charitable | $1,000 |
| Ramaz School New York, NY | RELIGIOUS,EDUCATIONAL & Scientific Charitable | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,794 | — | $7,715 | $7,300 | 6 | $7,300 | $98 |
| 2024 | $13,509 | $5,000 | $12,069 | $11,800 | 2 | $11,800 | $271 |
| 2023 | $20,578 | — | $7,130 | $7,100 | 4 | $7,100 | $1,128 |
| 2022 | $27,708 | $25,000 | $5,960 | $5,600 | 4 | $5,600 | $373 |
| 2021 | $8,668 | — | $13,220 | $13,100 | 4 | $13,100 | $801 |
| 2020 | $21,888 | $30,000 | $23,729 | $23,400 | 6 | — | $637 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Furst Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $98 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Furst Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Doniel Furst
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zev Furst
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
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 Furst Foundation Inc
How much does The Furst Foundation Inc give each year?
The Furst Foundation Inc gave $7K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $12K across 2 grants.
What is The Furst Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Furst Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,217, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Furst Foundation Inc give grants?
The Furst Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (41%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants) and Englewood, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Furst Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Furst Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "RELIGIOUS,EDUCATIONAL & Scientific Charitable" (6 grants).
Who are The Furst Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Furst Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Congregation Ahavath Torah ($2,000), Abraham Joshua Heschel School ($1,800) and Moriah School ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Furst Foundation Inc?
The Furst Foundation Inc reported $6K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $98 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Furst Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Furst Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1959454. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 29, 2026)
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