The Michael and Samantha Harary
The Michael and Samantha Harary is a private foundation based in Elberon, New Jersey. In 2024, it made 30 grants totaling $185,496 to charitable organizations.
The Michael and Samantha Harary at a glance
In short: The Michael and Samantha Harary gave $185K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in New York. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $185,496
- -28.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,183
- -4.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,600
- Total assets
- $142,041
- -13.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (8 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (70% 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 Michael and Samantha Harary
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing states that no specific forms are required and that there are no restrictions on awards. **Deadline:** None.
- Contact
Application contact: Michael Samantha Harary Family Fndt
Mailing address: 893 Elberon Avenue, Elberon, NJ 07740
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Michael and Samantha Harary funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Safe ($55K). Together the top 10 received $148K.
Grant Size Distribution
163 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 159 grants of 163 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars were reported as 70% to recipients in New York, 27% in New Jersey, 3% in Florida, and 1% in Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Michael and Samantha Harary open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 30 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 23% 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 $125K (2022) to $259K (2023). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $185K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Safe Brooklyn, NY | Religious | $55,426 |
| DSN Community Oakhurst, NJ | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Ramaz School New York, NY | Educational | $18,000 |
| Community Service Network Brooklyn, NY | Charity | $15,000 |
| Yad David Brooklyn, NY | Reigious | $7,200 |
| Sephardic Food Fund New York, NY | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Yeshivat Torat Yosef Hollywood, FL | Educational | $6,000 |
| Maskeel El Dal Society Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $5,200 |
| Shore Area Mikvah Oakhurst, NJ | Religious | $5,200 |
| Ohel Yaacob Congregation Deal, NJ | Religious | $5,000 |
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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 | $142,041 | $164,000 | $185,659 | $185,496 | 30 | $185,496 | $1,240 |
| 2023 | $163,700 | $245,000 | $271,337 | $258,837 | 40 | $271,337 | $2,183 |
| 2022 | $190,037 | $141,000 | $125,461 | $125,461 | 34 | $125,461 | $1,088 |
| 2021 | $174,498 | $160,501 | $151,052 | $151,052 | 28 | $151,052 | $1,385 |
| 2020 | $165,049 | $200,000 | $192,173 | $192,173 | 31 | — | $1,363 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Michael and Samantha Harary reported a distributable amount of $1K 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 for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Yad David describes its work as providing Jewish religious outreach through workshops and study groups; Yeshivat Torat Yosef describes itself as an elementary school serving students in the Jewish Orthodox tradition; and SIMHA Organization says it works to raise awareness of mental health challenges in the Sephardic community.
Other 2024 grantees describe missions that include helping low- and moderate-income clients build independence and self-sufficiency (Community Service Network), providing public assistance and support to people in need (Maskeel El Dal Society), and assisting people experiencing crisis or tragedy (Misaskim Corp).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $185,496. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $55,426, with a median of $2,600.
Among the largest grants were $55,426 to SAFE for religious purposes, $25,000 to DSN Community for charitable purposes, $18,000 to Ramaz School for educational purposes, and $15,000 to Community Service Network for charity. Other grants included $7,200 to Yad David, $6,000 each to Sephardic Food Fund and Yeshivat Torat Yosef, and $5,200 each to Maskeel El Dal Society and Shore Area Mikvah.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Harary as President, Samantha Harary as Secretary, and Leon Harary as Vice President.
The Michael and Samantha Harary is led by Michael Harary, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Harary
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Leon Harary
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Samantha Harary
Secretary
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 Michael and Samantha Harary
How much does The Michael and Samantha Harary give each year?
The Michael and Samantha Harary gave $185K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $259K across 40 grants.
What is The Michael and Samantha Harary's typical grant size?
The Michael and Samantha Harary's median grant in 2024 was $2,600, and its average grant was $6,183, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Michael and Samantha Harary that year got $12K on average.
Where does The Michael and Samantha Harary give grants?
The Michael and Samantha Harary gives mostly in New York: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (11 grants), New York, NY (6 grants), Oakhurst, NJ (3 grants) and Deal, NJ (3 grants).
Does The Michael and Samantha Harary give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on The Michael and Samantha Harary's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (9 grants), "Charitable" (9 grants) and "Charity" (6 grants).
Who are The Michael and Samantha Harary's largest grantees?
The Michael and Samantha Harary's largest 2024 grantees include Safe ($55,426), DSN Community ($25,000) and Ramaz School ($18,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Michael and Samantha Harary?
The Michael and Samantha Harary reported $142K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $185K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Michael and Samantha Harary fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Michael and Samantha Harary?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Michael and Samantha Harary's EIN?
The Michael and Samantha Harary's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3860503. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Michael and Samantha 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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Grantable. (2026). The Michael and Samantha Harary funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-michael-and-samantha-harary-morg_514183fc5bc949a698dd501ea4cd6baa
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