The Joseph H Flom Foundation
The Joseph H Flom Foundation was a private foundation located in New York, NY. It completed a full liquidation and dissolution in 2024 and had no remaining assets as of December 31, 2024.
The Joseph H Flom Foundation at a glance
In short: The Joseph H Flom Foundation gave $862 across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $862), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $862
- -99.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -85.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $862
- -98.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $862
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Joseph H Flom Foundation
- 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: One Manhattan West 35Th Floor, New York, NY 10001-8602
Phone: (914) 750-3538
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Joseph H Flom Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tech Kids Unlimited Inc ($862).
Grant Size Distribution
153 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 153 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to a recipient in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Joseph H Flom Foundation gives
- Giving fell 100% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $862 (2024) to $9.5M (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $862.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tech Kids Unlimited Inc Brooklyn, NY | To support strategic growth of TKU | $862 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $3,441 | $8,088 | $862 | 1 | $4,500 | — | $299 |
| 2023 | $4,647 | $720 | $372,770 | $357,500 | 7 | $365,185 | — | $4,168 |
| 2022 | $376,697 | $292,722 | $6,121,576 | $3,327,181 | 38 | $3,387,173 | $267,664 | $240,721 |
| 2021 | $6,836,169 | $3,314,736 | $9,641,825 | $9,543,485 | 50 | $3,044,735 | $2,701,459 | $441,713 |
| 2020 | $14,884,993 | $-1,130,453 | $4,549,125 | $4,448,000 | 57 | — | $154,104 | $762,237 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Joseph H Flom Foundation reported a distributable amount of $299 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
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 recipient, Tech Kids Unlimited, says it uses technology, computer science thinking, and social-emotional learning to support neurodiverse students through virtual and in-person programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported one grant of $862, to Tech Kids Unlimited, for “strategic growth of TKU.” The filing states that this transfer was made as part of the foundation’s liquidation. Earlier filings report seven grants totaling $357,500 in 2023 and 38 grants totaling $3,327,181 in 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Joseph H Flom Foundation is led by Robert C. Sheehan, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert C. Sheehan
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Earle Yaffa
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric J. Friedman
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald J. Weiss
Secretary, Assistant Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Joseph H Flom Foundation
How much does The Joseph H Flom Foundation give each year?
The Joseph H Flom Foundation gave $862 across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $358K across 7 grants.
What does The Joseph H Flom Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 recipient, Tech Kids Unlimited, says it uses technology, computer science thinking, and social-emotional learning to support neurodiverse students through virtual and in-person programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Joseph H Flom Foundation?
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 ↑
Where does The Joseph H Flom Foundation make grants?
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to a recipient in New York.
How much is The Joseph H Flom Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Joseph H Flom Foundation reported a distributable amount of $299 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Joseph H Flom Foundation's EIN?
The Joseph H Flom Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3499384. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Joseph H Flom 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 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 2020–2024
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