The Pincus Fund for Hunger Relief
The Pincus Fund for Hunger Relief is a private foundation designated as a 501(c)(3) organization located in Sewell, New Jersey. The organization was founded in 1983 by Irwin Nat Pincus with the express goal of alleviating hunger in the Philadelphia region. Originally called The Rabbis' Fund, it was later renamed to reflect its stewardship of support from the Pincus Family Foundation to assist local organizations with food purchasing.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$214K
+22.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$97K
+39.0% YoY
Grant Count
98
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$988.265
+39.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization's mission is to address hunger and food insecurity in the Philadelphia area by providing small grants to purchase food. Founded as a Jewish response to hunger, the Pincus Fund for Hunger Relief focuses on supporting food pantries, meal programs, and urban farms that tackle hunger. The organization emphasizes responsive and innovative grantmaking approaches to meet the changing needs of Philadelphia communities.
Grantmaking
The Pincus Fund for Hunger Relief distributes funds on a biannual basis in the Fall and Spring (March/April and November cycles). Grants are made to approximately 50 organizations annually, with standard grant amounts of $1,000 unless otherwise specified.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Pincus Fund for Hunger Relief prioritizes supporting the Philadelphia region. Grants are only dispersed to organizations within a 50-mile radius of Philadelphia. The organization works with trusted neighborhood partners—food pantries and partner organizations located across the city of Philadelphia—that establish trust through their consistency, authenticity, and integrity.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent (2024):
- Total Assets: $214,307
- Total Revenues: $153,828
- Total Expenses: $114,236
- Number of Employees: 0
2023:
- Total Assets: $174,715
- Total Revenues: $144,515
- Total Expenses: $91,238
- Number of Employees: 0
2022:
- Total Assets: $175,000 (approximate)
- Total Revenues: $145,000 (approximate)
- Total Expenses: $91,200 (approximate)
The organization maintains low administrative costs through a network of dedicated volunteer Board members and one consultant who supports administration. All donations directly support food pantries and organizations serving the food insecure in the Philadelphia area.
The Pincus Fund for Hunger Relief receives funding support from the Pincus Family Foundation through expenditure responsibility grants.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $214,307 | $174,715 | $115,238 |
| Revenue | $153,828 | $144,515 | $63,568 |
| Expenses | $114,236 | $91,238 | $95,357 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $113,935 | $89,762 | $94,318 |
| Net Investment Income | $5,210 | $2,903 | $2,646 |
| Distributable Amount | $10,771 | $7,728 | $7,676 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Pincus Fund for Hunger Relief
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board of Trustees:
- Elizabeth Pincus Rubin, President
- Virginia Stallings, MD, Vice President
- Isobel Rubin, Treasurer
- Liz Barton
- Meredith Reynolds
- Susanne C. Shear
- Rabbi Roni Handler
- Katie Englander
The board is committed to guiding a streamlined grantmaking process and initiating communication with potential applicants, allowing grantees to focus their energies on getting food to families rather than on cumbersome paperwork.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH PINCUS RUBIN | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| LIZ BARTON | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JAY GOLDBERG | TREASURER | — | — |
| RABBI ROBERT LAYMAN | SECRETARY | — | — |
| MEREDITH REYNOLDS | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| ISOBEL RUBIN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| SUSANNE C SHEAR | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| VIRGINIA STALLINGS MD | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The organization has been actively expanding its grantmaking approach. It recently updated its funding strategy to serve food pantries and urban farms that tackle hunger, demonstrating a commitment to responsive and innovative grantmaking that adapts to Philadelphia's dynamic and changing needs.
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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