The Raydan Foundation
The Raydan Foundation is a private foundation, based in Brooklyn, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $27K in total assets. In 2026, it made $2K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $418.
The Raydan Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $26,592
- +17.2% vs 2025
- Revenue (2026)
- $1,918
- +2.5% vs 2025
- Qualifying distributions (2026)
- $1,500
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Expenses (2026)
- $1,505
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who The Raydan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How The Raydan Foundation gives
- In 2026 it paid out 121% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Peace Institute Brooklyn, NY | General 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $26,592 | $1,918 | $1,505 | — | — | $1,500 | $418 | $1,236 |
| 2025 | $22,696 | $1,871 | $1,505 | — | — | $1,500 | $371 | $1,023 |
| 2024 | $18,934 | $1,825 | $1,504 | — | — | $1,500 | $325 | $834 |
| 2023 | $15,489 | $1,774 | $1,622 | — | — | $1,619 | $274 | $711 |
| 2022 | $13,532 | $217 | $1,028 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,025 | $217 | $765 |
| 2021 | $16,626 | $198 | $28 | — | — | — | $198 | $735 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Raydan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Raydan Foundation is led by Michele Kirschbaum, Trustee & As Needed on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Michele Kirschbaum
Trustee & As Needed
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Raydan Foundation
How large is The Raydan Foundation?
The Raydan Foundation reported $27K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Raydan Foundation operate?
The Raydan Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
What is The Raydan Foundation's EIN?
The Raydan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3318164. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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