The R & D Foundation Inc
The R & D Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Monsey, New York. Its 2025 filing reports 28 grants totaling $270,210, with grant purposes described as unrestricted support for recipients’ exempt purposes.
The R & D Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The R & D Foundation Inc gave $270K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $270,210
- +37.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- -9.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,650
- +52.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $108,022
- +201.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The R & D Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Submit a written letter to Ralph Newhouse. The filing states that there are no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- No deadlines.
- Deadline
- No deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Ralph Newhouse
Mailing address: 41 Lyncrest Drive, Monsey, NY 10952
Phone: (845) 553-0000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The R & D Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The OJC Fund ($31K). Together the top 10 received $204K.
Grant Size Distribution
127 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 125 grants of 127 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 7% to recipients in Texas, and 3% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
How The R & D Foundation Inc gives
- 32% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 73% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $119K (2023) to $586K (2021). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $270K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The OJC Fund Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose. | $31,450 |
| Peer Bair Yaakov Monsey, NY | Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose. | $28,000 |
| Ohr Chaim Monsey, NY | Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose. | $26,500 |
| Tomchei Shabbos Monsey, NY | Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose. | $25,000 |
| Congregation Shoarie Tefillan Monsey, NY | Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose. | $23,000 |
| Monsey Teacher's Center Spring Valley, NY | Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose. | $21,000 |
| Smiling Souls Inc DBA Chayeinu OR Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose. | $18,000 |
| Tanzers Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose. | $11,000 |
| Community Kollel of Houston Houston, TX | Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose. | $10,000 |
| Sefaradic Gan Houston, TX | Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose. | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $108,022 | $348,623 | $276,464 | $270,210 | 28 | $271,877 | $495 |
| 2024 | $35,863 | $203,744 | $197,809 | $196,092 | 31 | $196,942 | $806 |
| 2023 | $29,928 | $133,120 | $120,420 | $119,119 | 29 | $119,769 | $3,140 |
| 2022 | $14,728 | $139,350 | $156,149 | $156,149 | 38 | $156,149 | $861 |
| 2021 | $32,511 | $307,618 | $586,707 | $585,597 | 1 | $585,597 | $5,216 |
| 2020 | $310,616 | $475,000 | $366,369 | $365,319 | 1 | — | $12,641 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The R & D Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $495 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
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants include support for religious and educational organizations, as well as organizations addressing community welfare and health needs. For example, Congregation Ramapo Cheder describes its mission as promoting Jewish religion and Judaism through worship and study; Cheder Chabad of Monsey describes its mission as providing Jewish religious and secular education. Bikur Cholim of Manhattan says it assists sick and elderly people with medical expenses, meals, patient advocacy, and related support.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $270,210. Grant amounts ranged from $180 to $31,450, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest awards included $31,450 to The OJC Fund, $28,000 to Peer Bair Yaakov, $26,500 to Ohr Chaim, $25,000 to Tomchei Shabbos, and $23,000 to Congregation Shoarie Tefillan. Each of these grants was described as unrestricted support for the recipient’s exempt purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ralph Newhouse, Diana Newhouse, and Christopher Thorn as directors.
The R & D Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Diana Newhouse
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ralph Newhouse
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Thorn
Director
On filings since 2024
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Joseph Gordon (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Joe Rosenberg (2023) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 R & D Foundation Inc
How much does The R & D Foundation Inc give each year?
The R & D Foundation Inc gave $270K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $196K across 31 grants.
What is The R & D Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The R & D Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,650, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The R & D Foundation Inc give grants?
The R & D Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Monsey, NY (10 grants), Brooklyn, NY (6 grants), Spring Valley, NY (4 grants) and Houston, TX (2 grants).
Does The R & D Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The R & D Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The R & D Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The R & D Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The OJC Fund ($31,450), Peer Bair Yaakov ($28,000) and Ohr Chaim ($26,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The R & D Foundation Inc?
The R & D Foundation Inc reported $108K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $272K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $495 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The R & D Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants include support for religious and educational organizations, as well as organizations addressing community welfare and health needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The R & D Foundation Inc?
Submit a written letter to Ralph Newhouse. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The R & D Foundation Inc's EIN?
The R & D Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2805394. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The R & D Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-r-and-d-foundation-inc-morg_82a09d1c5ca44c5281bff384ef83b0b0
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