The Jay and Liuba Firman
The Jay and Liuba Firman is a private foundation based in Dix Hills, New York, that makes grants to charitable organizations. Its 2025 filing reports 39 grants totaling $40,000, supporting organizations working in areas including health and medical research, disaster relief, food assistance, and services for children and communities.
The Jay and Liuba Firman at a glance
In short: The Jay and Liuba Firman gave $40K across 39 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state New York. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $40,000
- +9.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 39
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,026
- +9.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $22,834
- -2.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (6 of 39, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (36% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Jay and Liuba Firman
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 35 Old Brook Road, Dix Hills, NY 11746
Phone: (631) 242-2337
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jay and Liuba Firman funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alzheimer's Association of Li ($3K). Together the top 10 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
183 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 183 grants of 183 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, New York recipients received 36% of grant dollars. Other leading recipient states were the District of Columbia (10%), Maryland (9%), California (6%), and Oregon (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Jay and Liuba Firman open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 39 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $833; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+11%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2021) to $40K (2025). In 2025 it made 39 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association of Li Melville, NY | Alzheimer Research | $2,500 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Intl Disaster Relief | $2,500 |
| Starkey Hearing Foundation Eden Prairie, MN | Hearing Foundation | $2,500 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | Heart Disease Research | $2,000 |
| Dana Farber Children's Fund Boston, MA | Cancer Research | $2,000 |
| Diabetes Action Bethesda, MD | Diabetes Research | $2,000 |
| St Judes Children Hospital Memphis, TN | Children's Hospital | $2,000 |
| The Alanso Foundation Beverly Hills, CA | Youth and Veterans | $1,250 |
| American Cancer Society Oklahoma City, OK | Cancer Research | $1,000 |
| American Foundation for New York, NY | Suicide Prevention | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,834 | $40,000 | $40,686 | $40,000 | 39 | $40,000 | — |
| 2024 | $23,520 | $40,003 | $37,088 | $36,500 | 39 | $36,500 | — |
| 2023 | $20,605 | $40,502 | $40,630 | $40,000 | 36 | $40,000 | $2 |
| 2022 | $20,733 | $1,355 | $36,583 | $36,000 | 33 | $36,000 | $7 |
| 2021 | $55,961 | $37,756 | $33,231 | $32,650 | 36 | — | $7 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed grants show support for organizations involved in health and medical research, disaster relief, hunger relief, and other charitable services. For example, the American Heart Association describes its mission as advancing longer, healthier lives; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital says it advances cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases; and Long Island Cares says it works to address hunger and food insecurity on Long Island.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 39 grants totaling $40,000. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $2,500, with a median of $1,000. Among the largest grants were $2,500 to the Alzheimer’s Association of LI for Alzheimer research, $2,500 to the American Red Cross for international disaster relief, and $2,500 to Starkey Hearing Foundation. Other grants included $2,000 each to the American Heart Association, Dana-Farber Children’s Fund, Diabetes Action, and St. Jude’s Children Hospital.
The foundation’s filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Mathew Firman is listed as a trustee on the 2025 filing.
The Jay and Liuba Firman is led by Mathew Firman, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mathew Firman
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Jay and Liuba Firman
How much does The Jay and Liuba Firman give each year?
The Jay and Liuba Firman gave $40K across 39 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $37K across 39 grants.
What is The Jay and Liuba Firman's typical grant size?
The Jay and Liuba Firman's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,026, across 39 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jay and Liuba Firman that year got $833 on average.
Where does The Jay and Liuba Firman give grants?
The Jay and Liuba Firman's top state is New York, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (10%) and Maryland (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants), Portland, OR (5 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and Melville, NY (2 grants).
Does The Jay and Liuba Firman give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 39 grants with a stated purpose on The Jay and Liuba Firman's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Cancer Research" (3 grants).
Who are The Jay and Liuba Firman's largest grantees?
The Jay and Liuba Firman's largest 2025 grantees include Alzheimer's Association of Li ($2,500), American Red Cross ($2,500) and Starkey Hearing Foundation ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Jay and Liuba Firman?
The Jay and Liuba Firman reported $23K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $40K.
What does The Jay and Liuba Firman fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed grants show support for organizations involved in health and medical research, disaster relief, hunger relief, and other charitable services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jay and Liuba Firman?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Jay and Liuba Firman's EIN?
The Jay and Liuba Firman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-6035636. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Jay and Liuba Firman 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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