The Maurice a Recanati Foundation Inc
The Maurice A Recanati Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Bearsville, New York. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with each listed grant designated for educational purposes or education.
The Maurice a Recanati Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Maurice a Recanati Foundation Inc gave $3K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $286.364), top state New York. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,150
- +21.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $286
- -0.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $57,084
- -5.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- 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 October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Maurice a Recanati Foundation Inc
- 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: PO Box 722 30 Mt Guardian Road, Bearsville, NY 12409-0722
Phone: (212) 877-6656
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Maurice a Recanati Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was UJA Federation of NY ($500). Together the top 10 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in New York (44%), Washington, DC (19%), Pennsylvania (17%), Maryland (11%), and Illinois (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Maurice a Recanati Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $217; repeat grants $313. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $275 repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 50% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $2K (2022) to $3K (2021). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UJA Federation of NY New York, NY | Educational | $500 |
| Repertorio Espanol New York, NY | Educational | $500 |
| Hillel International Washington, DC | Educational | $500 |
| Afjmg New York, NY | Educational | $300 |
| Physician Support Line Inc Glen Mills, PA | Education | $300 |
| Medical Students for Choice Philadelphia, PA | educational | $250 |
| Sasgog East Dundee, IL | Educational | $250 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Hagerstown, MD | Education | $250 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial M Washington, DC | Educational | $100 |
| Aopa Frederick, MD | Educational | $100 |
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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 | $57,084 | $2,036 | $5,372 | $3,150 | 11 | $3,150 | — | $3,098 |
| 2024 | $60,420 | $3,122 | $4,376 | $2,600 | 9 | $2,600 | $126 | $3,186 |
| 2023 | $61,674 | $13,311 | $4,350 | $2,800 | 8 | $2,800 | — | $2,842 |
| 2022 | $52,713 | $3,912 | $4,679 | $2,100 | 4 | $2,100 | — | $2,622 |
| 2021 | $53,480 | $3,270 | $5,740 | $3,200 | 5 | — | — | $2,527 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Maurice a Recanati Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2025 — 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for educational and education purposes. One recipient, Medical Students for Choice, describes its own mission as supporting future abortion care providers and advocating for reproductive justice globally; the foundation gave the organization $250 in 2025.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $3,150. Grants ranged from $100 to $500, with a median grant of $250. Recipients included UJA Federation of NY ($500), Repertorio Espanol ($500), Hillel International ($500), AFJMG ($300), Physician Support Line Inc ($300), and Medical Students for Choice ($250).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Maurice Andre Recanati as President; Joyce J Recanati Esq as VP & Treasurer; Mr Elias Recanati as VP and Secretary; Dr Demetrios Argyriades as VP; and Mr Solomon Asser as VP.
The Maurice a Recanati Foundation Inc is led by Maurice Andre Recanati, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Maurice Andre Recanati
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Demetrios Argyriades
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elias Recanati
Vice President & Secretary
Secretary Vice President → Vice President & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joyce J Recanati Esq.
Vice President & Treasurer
Treasurer Vice President → Vice President & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Solomon Asser
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Maurice-Andre Recanati MD (2021) — President
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 Maurice a Recanati Foundation Inc
How much does The Maurice a Recanati Foundation Inc give each year?
The Maurice a Recanati Foundation Inc gave $3K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3K across 9 grants.
What is The Maurice a Recanati Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Maurice a Recanati Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $250, and its average grant was $286, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Maurice a Recanati Foundation Inc that year got $217 on average.
Where does The Maurice a Recanati Foundation Inc give grants?
The Maurice a Recanati Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (19%) and Pennsylvania (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Maurice a Recanati Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Maurice a Recanati Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (9 grants).
Who are The Maurice a Recanati Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Maurice a Recanati Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include UJA Federation of NY ($500), Repertorio Espanol ($500) and Hillel International ($500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Maurice a Recanati Foundation Inc?
The Maurice a Recanati Foundation Inc reported $57K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Maurice a Recanati Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for educational and education purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Maurice a Recanati Foundation Inc?
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 Maurice a Recanati Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Maurice a Recanati Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1786386. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Maurice a Recanati Foundation Inc 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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