The R & S Family Foundation Inc
The R & S Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including religious and educational organizations and organizations addressing charitable needs.
The R & S Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The R & S Family Foundation Inc gave $238K across 114 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $237,532
- -44.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 114
- -23.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,084
- -27.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $301
- Total assets
- $238,470
- -15.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (26 of 114, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (85% 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 R & S Family 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: 1372 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230
Phone: (718) 859-3101
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The R & S Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kollel Chazon ISH ($30K). Together the top 10 received $153K.
Grant Size Distribution
745 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 745 grants of 745 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 10% to New Jersey, 3% to Florida, 1% to California, and 1% to recipients whose state was not specified.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 114 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The R & S Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 26 of 114 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $385; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $225 first-time, $342 repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). 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 $199K (2021) to $427K (2023). In 2024 it made 114 grants totaling $238K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kollel Chazon ISH Brooklyn, NY | To promote the goals and purpose of the organization | $30,000 |
| Yeshiva Gedolah of Paterson Brooklyn, NY | To promote the goals and purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| AFO Ramot Torah Schools Brooklyn, NY | To promote the goals and purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Congregation Tomchei Torah Brooklyn, NY | To promote the goals and purpose of the organization | $14,585 |
| Other Miscellaneous 501(C)(3) Charities Brooklyn, NY | To promote the goals and purpose of the organization | $12,140 |
| Bais Medrash Avreichim Brooklyn, NY | To promote the goals and purpose of the organization | $11,500 |
| Cong Bais Halevy Brooklyn, NY | To promote the goals and purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Nezer Gedalyahu Brooklyn, NY | To promote the goals and purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Yeshiva Volozhin Brooklyn, NY | To promote the goals and purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Talmud Torah of Lakewood Lakewood, NJ | To promote the goals and purpose of the organization | $9,219 |
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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 | $238,470 | $192,991 | $237,592 | $237,532 | 114 | $237,532 | $8,825 |
| 2023 | $283,071 | $350,000 | $426,777 | $426,677 | 149 | $426,677 | $11,301 |
| 2022 | $359,848 | $300,000 | $289,747 | $289,647 | 220 | $289,647 | $17,470 |
| 2021 | $349,595 | $398,000 | $199,308 | $199,308 | 82 | $199,308 | $12,325 |
| 2020 | $150,903 | $250,000 | $339,768 | $339,768 | 180 | — | $9,643 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The R & S Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $9K 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
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants include support for religious and educational organizations, as well as charitable organizations. Among its grantees, Kollel Chazon Ish describes its mission as making grants to religious and charitable organizations; American Yedidim describes a tutoring and mentoring program for post-high-school-age boys; and Keren Hatzedaka describes itself as providing for indigent families. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 114 grants totaling $237,532. Individual grants ranged from $86 to $30,000, with a median of $300.
Among the largest grants were $30,000 to Kollel Chazon Ish; $25,000 each to Yeshiva Gedolah of Paterson and Afo Ramot Torah Schools; $14,585 to Congregation Tomchei Torah; and $12,140 to Other Miscellaneous 501(c)(3) Charities. Each was listed with the purpose “to promote the goals and purpose of the organization.” American Yedidim received $8,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Steven Unger as president and Rivkah Unger and Judah Unger as vice presidents.
The R & S Family Foundation Inc is led by Steven Unger, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven Unger
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Judah Unger
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rivkah Unger
Vice President
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 R & S Family Foundation Inc
How much does The R & S Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The R & S Family Foundation Inc gave $238K across 114 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $427K across 149 grants.
What is The R & S Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The R & S Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $301, and its average grant was $2,084, across 114 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The R & S Family Foundation Inc that year got $385 on average.
Where does The R & S Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The R & S Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (87 grants), Lakewood, NJ (11 grants), Monsey, NY (3 grants) and Bayonne, NJ (2 grants).
Does The R & S Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 114 grants with a stated purpose on The R & S Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Promote the Goals and Purpose of the Organization" (114 grants).
Who are The R & S Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The R & S Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Kollel Chazon ISH ($30,000), Yeshiva Gedolah of Paterson ($25,000) and AFO Ramot Torah Schools ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The R & S Family Foundation Inc?
The R & S Family Foundation Inc reported $238K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $238K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The R & S Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants include support for religious and educational organizations, as well as charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The R & S Family 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 R & S Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The R & S Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0722832. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The R & S Family 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.
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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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