The Niederhoffer Foundation
The Niederhoffer Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it made 22 grants totaling $221,958 to charitable organizations, including arts and cultural organizations and an organization working to combat hate crimes.
The Niederhoffer Foundation at a glance
In short: The Niederhoffer Foundation gave $222K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $221,958
- +156.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +266.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,089
- -30.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,496,942
- +171.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (41% 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 Niederhoffer Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 40 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10023
Phone: (212) 245-0400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Niederhoffer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Combat Hate Foundation ($45K). Together the top 10 received $188K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (41%), Vermont (29%), Kansas (20%), New Hampshire (5%), and the District of Columbia (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Niederhoffer Foundation gives
- 23% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 986% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 221% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2021) to $222K (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $222K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Combat Hate Foundation Moundridge, KS | General Operating Support | $44,618 |
| Harmony Program New York, NY | General Operating Support and Annual Gala | $35,000 |
| MCC Theater New York, NY | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| The Maple School Foundation Manchester Center, VT | General Operating Support | $20,422 |
| Stratton Foundation Stratton Mountain, VT | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Dorset Theater Festival Dorset, VT | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Southern VT Arts Center Manchester, VT | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Manchester Library Manchester, NH | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Moving Picture Institute New York, NY | General Operating Support | $7,500 |
| Jewish Institute for Liberal Values Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $5,118 |
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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 | $5,496,942 | $3,716,904 | $249,762 | $221,958 | 22 | $221,958 | $2,870,752 | $100,630 |
| 2023 | $2,021,677 | $25,777 | $87,650 | $86,500 | 6 | $86,500 | $1,509,093 | $90,854 |
| 2022 | $2,091,706 | $2,119,900 | $29,025 | $28,250 | 3 | $28,250 | — | $4,540 |
| 2021 | $831 | $10,000 | $21,209 | $20,434 | 1 | $21,209 | — | — |
| 2020 | $12,040 | — | $759 | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Niederhoffer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $101K 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 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span several areas. For example, Combat Hate Foundation says its goal is to combat hate crimes by educating the public about their effects on victims and communities. New York City Opera describes its mission as presenting opera, supporting promising American artists, and building audiences through affordable tickets and outreach and education. Moving Picture Institute describes itself as a nonprofit production company and talent incubator making films about human freedom.
Other 2024 grantees describe missions involving access for artists and creatives (Fractured Atlas), classical music and training young performers (Manchester Music Festival), support for artistic life in Israel (America-Israel Cultural Foundation), music programs connected to Afghanistan (Friends of Anim), and Italian opera and the bel canto tradition (Teatro Nuovo).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $221,958. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $44,618, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants included $44,618 to Combat Hate Foundation for general operating support; $35,000 to Harmony Program for general operating support and its annual gala; $25,000 to MCC Theater for general operating support; $20,422 to The Maple School Foundation for general operating support; and $20,000 to Stratton Foundation for general operating support.
Other reported grants included $10,000 each to Dorset Theater Festival, Southern VT Arts Center, and Manchester Library, and $7,500 to Moving Picture Institute, all for general operating support. New York City Opera received $5,000 for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jenny Lebowitz and Roy G Niederhoffer as directors.
The Niederhoffer Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jenny Lebowitz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roy G. Niederhoffer
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 Niederhoffer Foundation
How much does The Niederhoffer Foundation give each year?
The Niederhoffer Foundation gave $222K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $87K across 6 grants.
What is The Niederhoffer Foundation's typical grant size?
The Niederhoffer Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,089, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Niederhoffer Foundation give grants?
The Niederhoffer Foundation's top state is New York, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Vermont (29%) and Kansas (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (10 grants), Manchester Center, VT (2 grants), Manchester, VT (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Niederhoffer Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Niederhoffer Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Niederhoffer Foundation's largest grantees?
The Niederhoffer Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Combat Hate Foundation ($44,618), Harmony Program ($35,000) and MCC Theater ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Niederhoffer Foundation?
The Niederhoffer Foundation reported $5.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $222K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $101K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Niederhoffer Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span several areas. For example, Combat Hate Foundation says its goal is to combat hate crimes by educating the public about their effects on victims and communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Niederhoffer Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing 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 Niederhoffer Foundation's EIN?
The Niederhoffer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1858361. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Niederhoffer 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.
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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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