The Jack & Pearl Resnick Foundation
The Jack & Pearl Resnick Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY, with EIN 13-3579145. Its 2026 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in New York and Florida.
The Jack & Pearl Resnick Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jack & Pearl Resnick Foundation gave $240K across 10 grants in 2026 (avg $24K), mostly in New York. 20% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $239,600
- -10.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $23,960
- -2.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $18,900
- Total assets
- $5,301,312
- +0.2% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (84% 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 Jack & Pearl Resnick Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 110 East 59Th Street, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 421-1300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jack & Pearl Resnick Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Clal - the National Jewish Center for Learning ($56K). Together the top 10 received $240K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 54 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 16% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Jack & Pearl Resnick Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $19K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 70% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−7%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 93% 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 (2020–2026). 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $240K (2026) to $269K (2025). In 2026 it made 10 grants totaling $240K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clal - the National Jewish Center for Learning New York, NY | To Support Charitable Purpose | $55,500 |
| Anti Defamation League New York, NY | To Support Charitable Purpose | $55,000 |
| Albert Einstein College of Medicine Bronx, NY | To Support Charitable Purpose | $27,500 |
| Morselife Foundation West Palm Beach, FL | To Support Charitable Purpose | $19,800 |
| Riverspring Living Bronx, NY | To Support Charitable Purpose | $19,800 |
| The Ami-Da Institute West Palm Beach, FL | To Support Charitable Purpose | $18,000 |
| American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic New York, NY | To Support Charitable Purpose | $11,000 |
| Film Society Lincoln Center New York, NY | To Support Charitable Purpose | $11,000 |
| Sutton Place Synagogue New York, NY | To Support Charitable Purpose | $11,000 |
| Dorot Inc New York, NY | To Support Charitable Purpose | $11,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,301,312 | $257,805 | $249,368 | $239,600 | 10 | $242,475 | $255,180 | $261,594 |
| 2025 | $5,292,875 | $252,002 | $276,580 | $269,000 | 11 | $271,750 | $249,502 | $260,527 |
| 2024 | $5,317,453 | $293,908 | $277,682 | $259,000 | 11 | $266,788 | $196,369 | $261,657 |
| 2023 | $5,301,227 | $273,314 | $277,280 | $259,000 | 11 | $266,950 | $212,613 | $263,878 |
| 2022 | $5,305,193 | $253,164 | $274,706 | $263,000 | 11 | $267,199 | $189,120 | $263,205 |
| 2021 | $5,326,735 | $274,662 | $265,012 | $249,000 | 11 | — | $189,587 | $263,677 |
| 2020 | $5,317,085 | $194,641 | $274,211 | $260,000 | 11 | — | $190,737 | $266,660 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jack & Pearl Resnick Foundation reported a distributable amount of $262K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants included organizations working in areas such as health and science, senior living, and support for older adults. Albert Einstein College of Medicine describes its mission as advancing healthcare quality, scientific discovery, and education in health and science. Morselife Foundation says it supports tax-exempt organizations that enhance senior living in the spirit of Jewish tradition. DOROT says it works to alleviate social isolation and loneliness among older adults and help them live independently.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $239,600. Grants ranged from $11,000 to $55,500, with a median grant of $18,900. The largest grants included $55,500 to CLAL – The National Jewish Center for Learning and $55,000 to the Anti-Defamation League, both in New York, NY. Other reported grants included $27,500 to Albert Einstein College of Medicine; $19,800 each to Morselife Foundation and Riverspring Living; and $18,000 to The Ami-Da Institute. American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic, Film Society Lincoln Center, Sutton Place Synagogue, and DOROT Inc each received $11,000. The filing lists each grant’s purpose as supporting charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Jonathan D. Resnick as president and director; Ira Resnick as director and vice president; Neil Katz as director, vice president, and secretary; Steven J. Rotter as treasurer; and Kalpana Gajjar as assistant secretary.
The Jack & Pearl Resnick Foundation is led by Jonathan D. Resnick, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jonathan D. Resnick
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ira Resnick
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Neil Katz
Director, Vice President & Secretary
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Kalpana Gajjar
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven J. Rotter
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Marilyn Katz (2020–2025) — Director, Vice President & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Jack & Pearl Resnick Foundation
How much does The Jack & Pearl Resnick Foundation give each year?
The Jack & Pearl Resnick Foundation gave $240K across 10 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $269K across 11 grants.
What is The Jack & Pearl Resnick Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jack & Pearl Resnick Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $18,900, and its average grant was $23,960, across 10 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jack & Pearl Resnick Foundation that year got $19K on average.
Where does The Jack & Pearl Resnick Foundation give grants?
The Jack & Pearl Resnick Foundation gives mostly in New York: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), Bronx, NY (2 grants) and West Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Who are The Jack & Pearl Resnick Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jack & Pearl Resnick Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Clal - the National Jewish Center for Learning ($55,500), Anti Defamation League ($55,000) and Albert Einstein College of Medicine ($27,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Jack & Pearl Resnick Foundation?
The Jack & Pearl Resnick Foundation reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $242K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $262K (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 Jack & Pearl Resnick Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants included organizations working in areas such as health and science, senior living, and support for older adults. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jack & Pearl Resnick Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Jack & Pearl Resnick Foundation's EIN?
The Jack & Pearl Resnick Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3579145. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does The Jack & Pearl Resnick 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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