The Reich Fund

NEW YORK, NY EIN: 51-0166322

The Reich Fund is a private foundation based in New York City, established in 1975. The organization operates as a family foundation of the Brimberg family and focuses on charitable giving across education, philanthropy, and human services.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.1M

-5.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$535K

+196.5% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$14K

+196.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Reich Fund reported a distributable amount of $257K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The Reich Fund gives primarily to Jewish agencies and temples, with additional support for educational institutions and charitable organizations. The foundation's grantmaking encompasses:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Jewish charitable organizations

Grantmaking

The foundation typically selects grantees rather than accepting unsolicited applications. It makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.

Grant Range

$350–$215,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated primarily in:

New York
District of Columbia
Rhode Island

These three regions account for approximately 93% of all grants. The foundation's reach extends across 8 states.

Grant Distribution by State

New York $1.2M (59%)

Rhode Island $745K (37%)

District of Columbia $45K (2%)

California $17K (1%)

Maryland $9K (0%)

Massachusetts $1K (0%)

Michigan $1K (0%)

Florida $500 (0%)

States

California District of Columbia Florida Massachusetts Maryland Michigan New York Rhode Island

Cities

BinghamtonBostonBrewsterBronxFarmingtonHagerstownHampton BaysIthacaLong BeachNew YorkOaklandQuogueStaten IslandWarwickWashingtonWesley Chappel

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Revenue (Most Recent Fiscal Year):

Total assets: $5,126,546
Total giving: $535,100
Investment income and dividends: $91,739
Total revenues: $293,097
Total expenses: $627,118

Asset Growth: Total assets have grown from $2.7 million in 2010 to $5.1 million in recent years.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$5,126,546	$5,435,567	$5,959,794
Revenue	$293,097	$-269,021	$214,344
Expenses	$627,118	$255,206	$390,087
Qualifying Distributions	$535,100	$180,500	$288,450
Net Investment Income	$201,079	$114,629	$112,707
Distributable Amount	$257,297	$352,597	$417,923

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

206 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Vanguard Charitable Endowment ($215,000), Kaufman Music Center ($150,000), Congregation Rodeph Sholom ($22,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY NEW YORK, NY	CHARITABLE	$2,000
ASPCA NEW YORK, NY	CHARITABLE	$5,000
BANK STREET COLLEGE NEW YORK, NY	EDUCATIONAL	$10,000
BANK STREET SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN NEW YORK, NY	EDUCATIONAL	$10,000
BARON HIRSCH CEMETERY STATEN ISLAND, NY	CHARITABLE	$20,000
CHILDRENS RIGHTS NEW YORK, NY	CHARITABLE	$1,000
CITY CONGREGATION FOR HUMANISTIC JUDIASM NEW YORK, NY	CHARITABLE	$1,000
CITY MEALS ON WHEELS NEW YORK, NY	CHARITABLE	$1,000
CITY HARVEST NEW YORK, NY	CHARITABLE	$2,500
CONGREGATION RODEPH SHOLOM NEW YORK, NY	CHARITABLE	$22,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Elizabeth Brimberg serves as Trustee of the foundation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ELIZABETH BRIMBERG	TRUSTEE	20	—
STANLEE BRIMBERG	TRUSTEE	20	—

Contact Information

Address: 201 West 86th Street, Apartment 225, New York City, NY 10024-3349

Phone: 212-223-4747

EIN: 51-0166322

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Reich Fund fund?

The Reich Fund gives primarily to Jewish agencies and temples, with additional support for educational institutions and charitable organizations. The foundation's grantmaking encompasses: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Jewish charitable organizations

How do I apply for a grant from The Reich Fund?

**Grant Amounts & Activity:** • Total giving: $535,100 (most recent fiscal year) • Typical grant range: $350–$215,000 • The foundation made 46 grants in its most recent reporting period • Historical grantmaking data shows the foundation has distributed grants ranging from $350 to $255,000, with an average award of approximately $9,000 **Application Process:** The foundation typically selects grantees rather than accepting unsolicited applications. It makes contributions only to preselected char…

Where does The Reich Fund make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated primarily in: • New York • District of Columbia • Rhode Island These three regions account for approximately 93% of all grants. The foundation's reach extends across 8 states.

What size grants does The Reich Fund award?

In 2024, The Reich Fund awarded 39 grants totaling $535K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Reich Fund required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Reich Fund reported a distributable amount of $257K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.