The Wendy Fyman Charitable Foundation
The Wendy Fyman Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Jamaica Estates, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $26K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $10K.
The Wendy Fyman Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Wendy Fyman Charitable Foundation gave $10K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,368
- -16.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,152
- -6.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $540
- Total assets
- $25,666
- +32.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Wendy Fyman Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Young Israel of Jamaica Estates ($5K). Together the top 9 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Wendy Fyman Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving fell 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2022) to $15K (2021). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Israel of Jamaica Estates Jamaica, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,370 |
| 4747 Charity Corp Miami Beach, FL | General & Unrestricted | $1,398 |
| Chai Lifeline Inc New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,360 |
| Yeshiva Har Torah Little Neck, NY | General & Unrestricted | $700 |
| Sharsheret Teaneck, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $540 |
| Belev Echad New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $360 |
| Darchei Menachem Brooklyn, NY | General & Unrestricted | $360 |
| Orlando Torah Academy Orlando, FL | General & Unrestricted | $180 |
| Congregation Yecheskal Sharaga Miami Beach, FL | General & Unrestricted | $100 |
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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 | $25,666 | $17,000 | $10,661 | $10,368 | 9 | $10,368 | $724 |
| 2023 | $19,327 | $17,000 | $12,680 | $12,376 | 10 | $12,376 | $482 |
| 2022 | $15,007 | $17,000 | $9,605 | $9,300 | 9 | $9,300 | $160 |
| 2021 | $7,612 | — | $14,933 | $14,504 | 12 | $14,622 | $785 |
| 2020 | $22,545 | $15,000 | $11,221 | $10,904 | 12 | — | $726 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wendy Fyman Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $724 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Wendy Fyman Charitable Foundation is led by Jay Lehon, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jay Lehon
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dina Lehon
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Fyman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Wendy Fyman Charitable Foundation
How much does The Wendy Fyman Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Wendy Fyman Charitable Foundation gave $10K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12K across 10 grants.
What is The Wendy Fyman Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Wendy Fyman Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $540, and its average grant was $1,152, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Wendy Fyman Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Wendy Fyman Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (16%) and New Jersey (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and Miami Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does The Wendy Fyman Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Wendy Fyman Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Wendy Fyman Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Wendy Fyman Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Young Israel of Jamaica Estates ($5,370), 4747 Charity Corp ($1,398) and Chai Lifeline Inc ($1,360), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Wendy Fyman Charitable Foundation?
The Wendy Fyman Charitable Foundation reported $26K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $724 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Wendy Fyman Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Wendy Fyman Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1786948. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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