The Jerry and Janet Harary
The Jerry and Janet Harary is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2024 grants supported organizations with educational, charitable, religious, and medical purposes, with most grant dollars going to recipients in New York.
The Jerry and Janet Harary at a glance
In short: The Jerry and Janet Harary gave $264K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in New York. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $263,585
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- Average grant
- $16,474
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $114,758
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (3 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Jerry and Janet Harary
- 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: 1904 East 2Nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jerry and Janet Harary funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Magen David Yeshivah PTA ($101K). Together the top 10 received $258K.
Grant Size Distribution
123 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 116 grants of 123 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 5% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Jerry and Janet Harary open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 16 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $501 first-time, $9K repeat.
- Giving fell 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $254K (2022) to $395K (2021). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $264K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Magen David Yeshivah PTA Brooklyn, NY | Educational | $101,000 |
| Jacob S Kassin Chesed Fund Brooklyn, NY | Charity | $53,701 |
| Congregation Edmond J Safra New York, NY | Religious | $43,182 |
| Yad Davidmichael Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $14,400 |
| Maxor Yeshiva Long Branch, NJ | Educational | $10,400 |
| Zaka Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Darchei and David Foundation Brooklyn, NY | Religious | $9,600 |
| Sephardic Heritage Museum New York, NY | Charitable | $9,000 |
| Yad Yosef Torah Center Brooklyn, NY | Religious | $5,000 |
| NY Presbytarian New York, NY | Medical | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $114,758 | $268,000 | $264,280 | $263,585 | 16 | $264,781 | $342 |
| 2022 | $136,936 | $261,000 | $254,412 | $254,283 | 41 | $254,283 | $229 |
| 2021 | $115,845 | $386,290 | $395,735 | $395,415 | 31 | $395,415 | $186 |
| 2020 | $118,090 | $390,600 | $397,965 | $391,627 | 35 | — | $334 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jerry and Janet Harary reported a distributable amount of $342 for 2024 — 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 is provided. The 2024 grants included support for educational, charitable, religious, and medical purposes. Among the recipients, the Sephardic Heritage Museum says its mission is to maintain and publicly display objects of historical and cultural significance and provide timely financial support to Israeli organizations responding to conflict and crisis. Ilan High School says it provides high school education to students in grades 9–12.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $263,585. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $101,000, with a median grant of $7,000. Notable recipients included Magen David Yeshivah PTA ($101,000), Jacob S Kassin Chesed Fund ($53,701), Congregation Edmond J Safra ($43,182), Yad Davidmichael ($14,400), Maxor Yeshiva ($10,400), and ZAKA ($10,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Harary as Director & SEC, Jerry Harary as President & DIR, Janet Harary as Vice President, and Leon J Harary as Director & trea.
The Jerry and Janet Harary is led by Jerry Harary, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jerry Harary
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Leon J. Harary
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Harary
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Janet Harary
Vice President
On filings since 2020
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 Jerry and Janet Harary
How much does The Jerry and Janet Harary give each year?
The Jerry and Janet Harary gave $264K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Jerry and Janet Harary's typical grant size?
The Jerry and Janet Harary's median grant in 2024 was $7,000, and its average grant was $16,474, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jerry and Janet Harary that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Jerry and Janet Harary give grants?
The Jerry and Janet Harary gives mostly in New York: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (8 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Long Branch, NJ (3 grants).
Does The Jerry and Janet Harary give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The Jerry and Janet Harary's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (6 grants), "Charitable" (4 grants) and "Educational" (3 grants).
Who are The Jerry and Janet Harary's largest grantees?
The Jerry and Janet Harary's largest 2024 grantees include Magen David Yeshivah PTA ($101,000), Jacob S Kassin Chesed Fund ($53,701) and Congregation Edmond J Safra ($43,182), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jerry and Janet Harary?
The Jerry and Janet Harary reported $115K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $265K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $342 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Jerry and Janet Harary fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants included support for educational, charitable, religious, and medical purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jerry and Janet Harary?
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 Jerry and Janet Harary's EIN?
The Jerry and Janet Harary's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2444173. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Jerry and Janet Harary 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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