The Yonah Foundation
The Yonah Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 grants supported organizations involved in religious education, women’s religious education, and assistance for members of the IDF without a formal family structure in Israel.
The Yonah Foundation at a glance
In short: The Yonah Foundation gave $1.2M across 49 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,199,220
- +242.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 49
- +390.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,474
- -30.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $19,917,150
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (37% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Yonah Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 333 Central Park West Apt 91, New York, NY 10025
Phone: (914) 428-8800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Yonah Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends of Emek Lone Soldiers Inc ($182K). Together the top 10 received $489K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 59 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (37%), an unspecified state (29%), Massachusetts (12%), California (7%), and Pennsylvania (7%). Listed recipients also included organizations in New Jersey and Louisiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Yonah Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 126% 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
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $350K (2023) to $1.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 49 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Emek Lone Soldiers Inc New City, NY | Women's Religious Education & Protective Gear | $181,843 |
| Melehet Mahshevet Judaica Ltd | Military Protective Gear | $98,902 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Richmond Hill | Womens Religious Education | $40,000 |
| Jewish Renaissance Center New York, NY | Religious Education | $40,000 |
| Emek Hebrew Day School Ref Sherman Oaks, CA | To Support Religious Education | $25,000 |
| Yula High School Los Angeles, CA | Women's Religious Education | $23,675 |
| Beis Medrash Levi Yitzchak Inc Brooklyn, NY | Womens Religious Education | $20,000 |
| Bet Student Lezeirey | To Support Religious Education | $20,000 |
| Cape Cod Chabad Lubavitch Inc Hyannis, MA | Womens Religious Education | $20,000 |
| Chabad Center of Northwest New Jersey Rockaway, NJ | Womens Religious Education | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,917,150 | $630,310 | $1,316,448 | $1,199,220 | 49 | $1,234,720 | $564,582 | $981,199 |
| 2023 | $19,877,914 | $20,240,200 | $362,286 | $350,000 | 10 | $362,226 | $226,255 | $257,612 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Yonah Foundation reported a distributable amount of $981K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for religious education and military protective gear, including grants designated for women’s religious education. Among its grantees, Friends of Emek Lone Soldiers Inc says its mission is to provide a support system for IDF members who do not have a formal family structure in Israel. YULA High School describes its mission as preparing students to engage with contemporary society as Orthodox Jews committed to Jewish values and law through Judaic and secular studies. Israel Chai Foundation Inc says it provides grants to domestic and foreign organizations to further religious outreach and education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 49 grants totaling $1,199,220. Grants ranged from $1,800 to $181,843, with a median of $20,000. Its largest grants included $181,843 to Friends of Emek Lone Soldiers Inc for women’s religious education and protective gear; $98,902 to Melehet Mahshevet Judaica Ltd for military protective gear; and $40,000 each to Chabad Lubavitch of Richmond Hill for women’s religious education and Jewish Renaissance Center for religious education. Other grants included $25,000 to Emek Hebrew Day School Ref for religious education and $23,675 to YULA High School for women’s religious education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joanne Krupp, Justin Sacks-Wilner, and Joanne Rose as trustees.
The Yonah Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joanne Krupp
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joanne Rose
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Sacks-Wilner
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Yonah Foundation
How much does The Yonah Foundation give each year?
The Yonah Foundation gave $1.2M across 49 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $350K across 10 grants.
What is The Yonah Foundation's typical grant size?
The Yonah Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $24,474, across 49 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Yonah Foundation give grants?
The Yonah Foundation's top state is New York, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (12%) and California (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants), Brooklyn, NY (3 grants), Brookline, MA (2 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does The Yonah Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 4% of The Yonah Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 49) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Womens Religious Education" (19 grants), "Women's Religious Education" (15 grants) and "To Support Religious Education" (4 grants).
Who are The Yonah Foundation's largest grantees?
The Yonah Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Friends of Emek Lone Soldiers Inc ($181,843), Melehet Mahshevet Judaica Ltd ($98,902) and Chabad Lubavitch of Richmond Hill ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Yonah Foundation?
The Yonah Foundation reported $19.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $981K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Yonah Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for religious education and military protective gear, including grants designated for women’s religious education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Yonah Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Yonah Foundation's EIN?
The Yonah Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3466720. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does The Yonah Foundation 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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