The Helyn B Reich Memorial Scholarship
The Helyn B Reich Memorial Scholarship is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $871K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $38K. Net investment income was $91K.
The Helyn B Reich Memorial Scholarship at a glance
In short: The Helyn B Reich Memorial Scholarship gave $38K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $38,407
- -13.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,487
- -26.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,200
- Total assets
- $870,855
- +5.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (71% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Helyn B Reich Memorial Scholarship funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Young Judaea ($21K). Together the top 7 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Helyn B Reich Memorial Scholarship gives
- Giving grew 228% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 104% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2021) to $45K (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Judaea New York, NY | General Contribution | $21,377 |
| Habonim Dror of North America Philadelphia, PA | General Contribution | $4,000 |
| Club Z Tampa, FL | General Contribution | $4,000 |
| Bbyo Washington, DC | General Contribution | $3,200 |
| United Synagogue Youth New York, NY | General Contribution | $2,274 |
| Bnei Akiva New York, NY | General Contribution | $1,956 |
| NFTY New York, NY | General Contribution | $1,600 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $870,855 | $101,166 | $53,092 | $38,407 | 7 | $42,853 | $91,434 | $41,138 |
| 2023 | $822,781 | $617,252 | $58,247 | $44,536 | 6 | $47,079 | $6,084 | $27,321 |
| 2022 | $263,776 | $52,198 | $23,480 | $16,872 | 1 | $17,972 | $31,046 | $13,082 |
| 2021 | $235,058 | $30,652 | $19,164 | $11,726 | 1 | $12,726 | $24,214 | $15,148 |
| 2020 | $223,570 | $11,799 | $17,951 | $12,612 | 1 | — | $7,160 | $12,776 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Helyn B Reich Memorial Scholarship reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Helyn B Reich Memorial Scholarship is led by Herb Block, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Herb Block
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
W. James Schiller
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith E. Reich
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Seymour D. Reich
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stuart Fischer
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Helyn B Reich Memorial Scholarship
How much does The Helyn B Reich Memorial Scholarship give each year?
The Helyn B Reich Memorial Scholarship gave $38K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $45K across 6 grants.
What is The Helyn B Reich Memorial Scholarship's typical grant size?
The Helyn B Reich Memorial Scholarship's median grant in 2024 was $3,200, and its average grant was $5,487, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Helyn B Reich Memorial Scholarship give grants?
The Helyn B Reich Memorial Scholarship gives mostly in New York: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (10%) and Florida (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does The Helyn B Reich Memorial Scholarship give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Helyn B Reich Memorial Scholarship's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Helyn B Reich Memorial Scholarship's largest grantees?
The Helyn B Reich Memorial Scholarship's largest 2024 grantees include Young Judaea ($21,377), Habonim Dror of North America ($4,000) and Club Z ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Helyn B Reich Memorial Scholarship?
The Helyn B Reich Memorial Scholarship reported $871K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Helyn B Reich Memorial Scholarship's EIN?
The Helyn B Reich Memorial Scholarship's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4084107. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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