The Rabinowitz Foundation Inc
The Rabinowitz Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations including universities, cultural institutions, health organizations, and community and religious organizations; grant purposes are listed as “any tax exempt purpose.”
The Rabinowitz Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Rabinowitz Foundation Inc gave $34K across 41 grants in 2025 (avg $830), mostly in New York. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $34,030
- -2.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 41
- -19.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $830
- +21.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $950
- Total assets
- $903,619
- +1.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (6 of 41, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Rabinowitz Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 911 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10075
Phone: (212) 838-8600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rabinowitz Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Yale University ($3K). Together the top 10 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
234 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 234 grants of 234 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, half of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. Other leading recipient states were Massachusetts (16%), Rhode Island (9%), Connecticut (9%), and Maryland (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Rabinowitz Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 41 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $455; repeat grants $894. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 $34K (2025) to $38K (2022). In 2025 it made 41 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University New Haven, CT | Any Tax Exempt Purpose | $3,000 |
| Central Synagogue New York, NY | Any Tax Exempt Purpose | $2,500 |
| MIT Alumni Fund Cambridge, MA | Any Tax Exempt Purpose | $2,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Ado New York, NY | Any Tax Exempt Purpose | $2,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | Any Tax Exempt Purpose | $1,500 |
| Clark University Worcester, MA | Any Tax Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
| Clark University - Monte Bliss Fund Worcester, MA | Any Tax Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
| Helen Keller School for the Blind Patchogue, NY | Any Tax Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
| Henry Street Settlement New York, NY | Any Tax Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Center New York, NY | Any Tax Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $903,619 | $49,640 | $36,868 | $34,030 | 41 | $34,030 | $46,802 | $39,635 |
| 2024 | $890,847 | $48,086 | $37,587 | $34,743 | 51 | $34,743 | $45,938 | $36,159 |
| 2023 | $880,348 | $49,241 | $38,682 | $35,991 | 51 | $35,991 | $47,160 | $34,174 |
| 2022 | $869,789 | $46,040 | $40,693 | $37,847 | 46 | $37,847 | $43,908 | $39,416 |
| 2021 | $864,442 | $46,441 | $39,129 | $36,708 | 45 | — | $44,445 | $36,006 |
| 2020 | $857,130 | $43,478 | $38,177 | $36,115 | 50 | — | $42,491 | $34,418 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rabinowitz Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $40K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 recipients include organizations with varied missions. The Metropolitan Museum of Art says it collects, studies, conserves, and presents art to connect people to creativity, knowledge, and ideas. Henry Street Settlement describes its work as opening opportunities for Lower East Side residents and other New Yorkers through social services, arts, and health care. The National Kidney Foundation says it works to eliminate preventable kidney disease, improve the patient experience, and address inequities in kidney care.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 41 grants totaling $34,030. Grants ranged from $100 to $3,000, with a median of $950. Its largest grants included $3,000 to Yale University; $2,500 to Central Synagogue; and $2,000 each to MIT Alumni Fund and American Friends of Magen David Adom. Other recipients included the Metropolitan Museum of Art ($1,500), Helen Keller School for the Blind ($1,000), and Marine Biological Laboratory ($1,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Allan Rabinowitz as president and Michael Rabinowitz as secretary.
The Rabinowitz Foundation Inc is led by Allan Rabinowitz, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Allan Rabinowitz
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Rabinowitz
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Rabinowitz Foundation Inc
How much does The Rabinowitz Foundation Inc give each year?
The Rabinowitz Foundation Inc gave $34K across 41 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $35K across 51 grants.
What is The Rabinowitz Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Rabinowitz Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $950, and its average grant was $830, across 41 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Rabinowitz Foundation Inc that year got $455 on average.
Where does The Rabinowitz Foundation Inc give grants?
The Rabinowitz Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (16%) and Rhode Island (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (19 grants), Worcester, MA (2 grants), Newport, RI (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Who are The Rabinowitz Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Rabinowitz Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Yale University ($3,000), Central Synagogue ($2,500) and MIT Alumni Fund ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Rabinowitz Foundation Inc?
The Rabinowitz Foundation Inc reported $904K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Rabinowitz Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 recipients include organizations with varied missions. The Metropolitan Museum of Art says it collects, studies, conserves, and presents art to connect people to creativity, knowledge, and ideas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rabinowitz Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Rabinowitz Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Rabinowitz Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-6015583. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Rabinowitz 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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