The Furth Family Foundation
The Furth Family Foundation is a private foundation based in White Plains, New York. Its 2025 grants went to charitable, educational, religious, health, and community organizations, including Yale University, Congregation Emanu-El of Westchester, The Menninger Clinic, and the White Plains Public Library.
The Furth Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Furth Family Foundation gave $1.1M across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $133K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,066,000
- -1.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $133,250
- -1.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $9,237,630
- +29584.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Furth Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 35 Platt Place, White Plains, NY 10605
Phone: (646) 632-4130
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Furth Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Yale University ($1.0M). Together the top 8 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 38 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut, 5% to recipients in New York, and 1% to a recipient in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Furth Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 184% of 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $57K (2019) to $1.1M (2022). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University New Haven, CT | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| Congregation Emanu-El of Westchester Rye, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
| The Menninger Clinic Houston, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| White Plains Public Library White Plains, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| UJA-Federation New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Center for Jewish History New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Blythedale Children's Hospital Valhalla, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Fnd in Support of Educational Excellence Yonkers, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 | $9,237,630 | $10,301,562 | $1,095,051 | $1,066,000 | 8 | $1,066,000 | $433,796 | $580,491 |
| 2024 | $31,119 | $919,884 | $1,087,843 | $1,077,100 | 8 | $1,081,988 | $687,071 | $122,041 |
| 2023 | $146,736 | $85,341 | $138,600 | $119,437 | 6 | $127,488 | $9,781 | $98,637 |
| 2022 | $250,043 | $862,494 | $1,140,337 | $1,130,000 | 8 | $1,134,616 | $842,011 | $111,167 |
| 2021 | $530,409 | $41,435 | $113,906 | $105,000 | 8 | — | $34,993 | $131,516 |
| 2020 | $602,340 | $257,932 | $298,542 | $286,000 | 18 | — | $116,602 | $104,800 |
| 2019 | $642,950 | $359,344 | $69,819 | $56,500 | 9 | — | $27,419 | $111,482 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Furth Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $580K 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 is provided. The 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. The Menninger Clinic describes its mission as being “a world leader in psychiatric treatment, research and education.” Blythedale Children’s Hospital says it is dedicated to improving children’s health and well-being and is a leader in diagnosing and treating children with disabling and complex medical conditions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 8 grants totaling $1,066,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $1,000,000, with a median of $10,000. All eight grants were listed for general support. The largest grants were $1,000,000 to Yale University and $20,000 to Congregation Emanu-El of Westchester. Other grants included $10,000 each to The Menninger Clinic, White Plains Public Library, UJA-Federation, and Center for Jewish History; $5,000 to Blythedale Children’s Hospital; and $1,000 to FND in Support of Educational Excellence.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Hope L. Furth was listed as a trustee on the 2025 filing.
The Furth Family Foundation is led by Hope L. Furth, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Hope L. Furth
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John L. Furth (2019–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Furth Family Foundation
How much does The Furth Family Foundation give each year?
The Furth Family Foundation gave $1.1M across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 8 grants.
What is The Furth Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Furth Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $133,250, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Furth Family Foundation give grants?
The Furth Family Foundation gives mostly in Connecticut: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Furth Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Furth Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Furth Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Furth Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Yale University ($1,000,000), Congregation Emanu-El of Westchester ($20,000) and The Menninger Clinic ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Furth Family Foundation?
The Furth Family Foundation reported $9.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $580K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Furth Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. The Menninger Clinic describes its mission as being “a world leader in psychiatric treatment, research and education.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Furth Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Furth Family Foundation's EIN?
The Furth Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3401839. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Furth 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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