The Harvey & Gloria Kaylie Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1999 and based in New York. The foundation was created by Harvey Kaylie, founder of Mini-Circuits, a Brooklyn-based RF and microwave components manufacturer, and his wife Gloria Kaylie. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) private grantmaking foundation and has been tax-exempt since March 2000.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$127.1M
+10.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.9M
-18.9% YoY
Grant Count
11
-45.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$260K
+47.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Harvey & Gloria Kaylie reported a distributable amount of $6.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports organizations involved in:
- Education
- Health and cancer research
- Human services
- Support for individuals with disabilities
- Jewish causes
- Philanthropy and voluntarism
Grantmaking
Average Grant
amount: $565,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in:
- New York (primary focus)
- New Jersey
- Texas
- California
- Israel-based organizations
These regions account for approximately 93% of all grants, with grantmaking reaching organizations across four states.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets:
- Total assets (2024): $127,060,453
- Total assets (2023): $116,000,000
- Total assets have grown from $14.2 million in 2011 to $127.1 million in 2024
Annual Activity:
- Total giving (2024): $2,854,981 to $2,888,269
- Annual income (2024): $52.9 million
- Total expenses (2023): $3.85 million
- Total revenue (2023): $14.5 million
- Total liabilities (2023): $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $127,060,453 | $115,541,626 | $95,511,622 |
| Revenue | $1,303,572 | $14,487,748 | $4,375,045 |
| Expenses | $3,104,321 | $3,850,561 | $8,138,787 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,888,269 | $3,613,660 | $7,966,351 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,445,979 | $3,560,562 | $2,468,629 |
| Distributable Amount | $5,963,033 | $5,034,185 | $4,844,681 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Jewish National Fund ($2,050,000), Yeshiva University ($256,060), Pef Israel Endowment Fund ($216,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AVIV HATORAH DALLAS, TX | GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET | $6,000 |
| FRIENDS OF UNITED HAZALAH NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET | $7,500 |
| ISRAEL CANCER RESEARCH FUND NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET | $50,000 |
| JEWISH NATIONAL FUND NEW YORK, NY | ADI NEGEV HOSPITAL | $2,050,000 |
| OHEL CHILDREN'S HOME & FAMILY SERVICES BROOKLYN, NY | GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET | $50,000 |
| PEF ISRAEL ENDOWMENT FUND NEW YORK, NY | AM OLAM - MUJUAL PROJECT | $216,500 |
| STAND WITH US LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET | $42,500 |
| YEHUDI MIAMI BEACH, FL | GK OUTDOOR SPACE | $50,000 |
| OHR YISROEL RIDGEWOOD, NJ | GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET | $67,334 |
| YESHIVA UNIVERSITY NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET | $256,060 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Gloria Kaylie – Co-founder and current leader
- Alicia Kaylie Yacoby – Daughter of Harvey and Gloria Kaylie, member/trustee
Harvey Kaylie, the foundation's co-founder, passed away in May 2018 at age 80. He was recognized as a "Microwave Legend" by the trade publication Microwaves and RF. Harvey rose from poverty in Brooklyn to become a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLORIA KAYLIE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHIRA YACOBY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALICIA KAYLIE YACOBY | PRESIDENT/TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DANIEL YACOBY | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has supported various initiatives and awards:
The Kaylie Prize for Entrepreneurship at The City College of New York, valued at $50,000
CCNY Announces Winner of $50,000 Kaylie Prize for Entrepreneurship | TheSupport for the Kaye Competition, which awarded more than $1,000,000 to researchers
Support for the Gilmore Young Artists program
2024 Gilmore Young Artists Named: Kasey Shao and Harmony ZhuFunding for cancer research and schizophrenia research initiatives
Dr. Philip Harvey Receives Lieber Prize for Outstanding Schizophrenia ResearchContact Information
- Phone: 212-891-4054 or (212) 949-8700
- Address: c/o Eisner Adv Gr LLC, 733 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10017
- EIN: 11-3502781
The foundation does not maintain a public website or published contact information for grant applications.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Harvey & Gloria Kaylie fund?
The foundation supports organizations involved in: • Education • Health and cancer research • Human services • Support for individuals with disabilities • Jewish causes • Philanthropy and voluntarism
How do I apply for a grant from The Harvey & Gloria Kaylie?
**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $2,000–$7,000,000 • Average grant amount: $565,000 • Median grant amount: $50,000 • Individual grants have ranged from $5,000 to $7,000,000 • The foundation operates as a private family foundation without formal grant programs or public application cycles • The foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations • No public application process is available **Recent Activity:** • Total giving in 2024: $2,854,981 to $2,888,…
Where does The Harvey & Gloria Kaylie make grants?
The foundation primarily supports organizations in: • New York (primary focus) • New Jersey • Texas • California • Israel-based organizations These regions account for approximately 93% of all grants, with grantmaking reaching organizations across four states.
What size grants does The Harvey & Gloria Kaylie award?
In 2024, The Harvey & Gloria Kaylie awarded 11 grants totaling $2.9M — an average of about $260K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is The Harvey & Gloria Kaylie required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Harvey & Gloria Kaylie reported a distributable amount of $6.0M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Harvey & Gloria Kaylie's EIN?
The Harvey & Gloria Kaylie's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3502781. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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