The Jesse and Micah Fierstein Family Foundation
The Jesse and Micah Fierstein Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in New Rochelle, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $113K. Net investment income was $208K.
The Jesse and Micah Fierstein Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jesse and Micah Fierstein Family Foundation gave $113K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $38K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $113,492
- -48.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $37,831
- -65.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $4,876,930
- +118.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who The Jesse and Micah Fierstein Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Westchester Children's Museum ($50K). Together the top 3 received $113K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Jesse and Micah Fierstein Family Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 42% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $113K (2025) to $219K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $113K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westchester Children's Museum Rye, NY | To Support General Administration | $50,000 |
| University Hospital Basel | To Support Publick Health Program | $50,000 |
| Yeshiva L'zeirim Manchester UK | To Support Education Program | $13,492 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,876,930 | $3,833,406 | $138,246 | $113,492 | 3 | $113,492 | $207,833 | $269,805 |
| 2024 | $2,235,108 | $2,459,817 | $224,709 | $218,854 | 2 | $218,854 | $20,075 | $64,350 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jesse and Micah Fierstein Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $270K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Jesse and Micah Fierstein Family Foundation is led by Maria Homan, President & Board Member on every filing since 2024; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Maria Homan
President & Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ian Fierstein
Chief Financial Officer & Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Madeleine Fierstein
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Jesse and Micah Fierstein Family Foundation
How much does The Jesse and Micah Fierstein Family Foundation give each year?
The Jesse and Micah Fierstein Family Foundation gave $113K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $219K across 2 grants.
What is The Jesse and Micah Fierstein Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jesse and Micah Fierstein Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $37,831, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jesse and Micah Fierstein Family Foundation give grants?
The Jesse and Micah Fierstein Family Foundation's top state is New York, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does The Jesse and Micah Fierstein Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of The Jesse and Micah Fierstein Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Jesse and Micah Fierstein Family Foundation?
The Jesse and Micah Fierstein Family Foundation reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $113K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $270K (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 is The Jesse and Micah Fierstein Family Foundation's EIN?
The Jesse and Micah Fierstein Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3730128. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 4, 2026)
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