The Herman & Jerry Finkelstein Fdn
The Herman & Jerry Finkelstein Fdn is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing describes it as a non-operating foundation whose activity is making grants or contributions to other 501(c)(3) organizations, principally public charities.
The Herman & Jerry Finkelstein Fdn at a glance
In short: The Herman & Jerry Finkelstein Fdn gave $42K across 17 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 12% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $42,450
- +8.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 17
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,497
- +8.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,800
- Total assets
- $647,595
- -6.5% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (2 of 17, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (69% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Herman & Jerry Finkelstein Fdn
- 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: 130 N 18Th St 3Rd Fl, Philadelphia, PA 19103-6998
Phone: (215) 569-5629
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Herman & Jerry Finkelstein Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Aish Philadelphia ($6K). Together the top 10 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 79 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 16% to recipients in New York, 12% to recipients in Washington, DC, and 2% to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Herman & Jerry Finkelstein Fdn open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 2 of 17 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 82% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−8%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 87% 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 (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2025) to $46K (2023). In 2026 it made 17 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aish Philadelphia Bala Cynwyd, PA | For Unrestricted Use of Recipient | $6,000 |
| Maccabi USA Sports of Israel Philadelphia, PA | For Unrestricted Use of Recipient | $5,400 |
| Penn State Jewish Studies University Park, PA | For Unrestricted Use of Recipient | $5,000 |
| Thank Israel Soliders Washington, DC | For Unrestricted Use of Recipient | $5,000 |
| Boys Town Jerusalem Foundation of America New York, NY | For Unrestricted Use of Recipient | $4,000 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind Warrington, PA | For Unrestricted Use of Recipient | $2,000 |
| New York Law School New York, NY | For Unrestricted Use of Recipient | $2,000 |
| Various Small Contribution Less Than 1000 - Detail Available on Request On Request, PA | For Unrestricted Use of Recipient | $2,000 |
| Temple HAR Zion Penn Valley, PA | For Unrestricted Use of Recipient | $1,800 |
| AJC Coaopolis, PA | For Unrestricted Use of Recipient | $1,800 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $647,595 | $36,372 | $81,753 | $42,450 | 17 | $46,578 | $1,722 | $53,611 |
| 2025 | $692,976 | $71,388 | $73,038 | $39,250 | 17 | $42,794 | $41,869 | $43,918 |
| 2024 | $694,626 | $70,649 | $79,915 | $42,650 | 20 | $46,872 | $46,399 | $41,436 |
| 2023 | $703,892 | $47,349 | $77,535 | $46,250 | 13 | $49,529 | $29,243 | $44,798 |
| 2022 | $734,078 | $70,815 | $81,520 | $45,650 | 12 | $49,738 | $39,033 | $50,383 |
| 2021 | $744,783 | $22,864 | $66,939 | $43,370 | 10 | — | $2,453 | $49,512 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Herman & Jerry Finkelstein Fdn reported a distributable amount of $54K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants include support for organizations whose work spans several areas. New York Law School says its mission is to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical values needed for a career in law. The Support Center for Child Advocates, which received $1,000 in 2026, describes its mission as advocating for victims of child abuse and neglect to secure safety, justice, well-being, and a permanent, nurturing environment for every child.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $42,450. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $6,000, with a median grant of $1,800.
Among the 2026 grants, AISH Philadelphia received $6,000; Maccabi USA Sports of Israel received $5,400; Penn State Jewish Studies and Thank Israel Solidiers each received $5,000; and Boys Town Jerusalem Foundation of America received $4,000. New York Law School received $2,000, and the Support Center for Child Advocates received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Mark I Rabinowitz, Esq., and Paul Auerbach, Esq., as trustees.
The Herman & Jerry Finkelstein Fdn's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Mark I. Rabinowitz Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Auerbach Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Herman & Jerry Finkelstein Fdn
How much does The Herman & Jerry Finkelstein Fdn give each year?
The Herman & Jerry Finkelstein Fdn gave $42K across 17 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $39K across 17 grants.
What is The Herman & Jerry Finkelstein Fdn's typical grant size?
The Herman & Jerry Finkelstein Fdn's median grant in 2026 was $1,800, and its average grant was $2,497, across 17 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Herman & Jerry Finkelstein Fdn that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Herman & Jerry Finkelstein Fdn give grants?
The Herman & Jerry Finkelstein Fdn gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (16%) and District of Columbia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (4 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Herman & Jerry Finkelstein Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Herman & Jerry Finkelstein Fdn's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Herman & Jerry Finkelstein Fdn's largest grantees?
The Herman & Jerry Finkelstein Fdn's largest 2026 grantees include Aish Philadelphia ($6,000), Maccabi USA Sports of Israel ($5,400) and Penn State Jewish Studies ($5,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Herman & Jerry Finkelstein Fdn?
The Herman & Jerry Finkelstein Fdn reported $648K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $47K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $54K (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 Herman & Jerry Finkelstein Fdn fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for organizations whose work spans several areas. New York Law School says its mission is to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical values needed for a career in law. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Herman & Jerry Finkelstein Fdn?
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 Herman & Jerry Finkelstein Fdn's EIN?
The Herman & Jerry Finkelstein Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7690111. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does The Herman & Jerry Finkelstein Fdn 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 26, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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