Unger-Pfeffer Family Foundation
The Unger-Pfeffer Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its filings document charitable grants in 2023, while its 2022 filing is marked as the organization’s final return; it therefore appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Key facts about Unger-Pfeffer Family Foundation
In short: Unger-Pfeffer Family Foundation gave $47K across 31 grants in 2023 (avg $2K), top state New York. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 25-6253815
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023
- Annual giving (2023)
- $47,173
- Grants made (2023)
- 31
- Average grant
- $1,522
- Median grant
- $218
- Primary geography
- New York (40% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The 2022 filing listed a letter of application and information about the requesting organization as application materials; it listed no award restrictions. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- None was listed on the 2022 filing; this is not a current deadline.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$47K
Grant Count
31
Avg Grant Size
$2K
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Unger-Pfeffer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $923 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
How Unger-Pfeffer Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 108% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is aid to religious and educational institutions and to indigent individuals. Its 2023 grants included religious and educational organizations, as well as organizations whose own stated missions include assisting people in need. For example, Gemach of Jackson says it distributes funds to individuals in need and to institutions that assist them, and makes interest-free loans to individuals in need. Chasdei Avos describes its mission as supporting nonprofits in attaining religious, educational, and charitable goals.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $47,173. Grant amounts ranged from $18 to $11,000, with a median of $218. The largest grants included $11,000 to Tag Gur Aryeh in Brooklyn, New York; $7,599 to Keren Rachem in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; $7,200 to The Donor Fund in Lakewood, New Jersey; $6,650 to Ohave Torah in Brooklyn; and $4,200 to Kollel Jewish Learning Center in Pittsburgh.
Review Cycle
or award restrictions. Because that filing is marked final, these instructions should not be treated as current.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in New York (40%), Pennsylvania (30%), New Jersey (20%), and Rhode Island (9%); Connecticut received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2020) to $47K (2023). In 2023 it made 31 grants totaling $47K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Tag Gur Aryeh ($11K). Together the top 10 received $44K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tag Gur Aryeh Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $11,000 |
| Keren Rachem Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable | $7,599 |
| The Donor Fund Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $7,200 |
| Ohave Torah Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $6,650 |
| Kollel Jewish Learning Center Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable | $4,200 |
| Nerc Providence, RI | Chartiable | $4,000 |
| Congregation Poale Zedeck Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable | $1,100 |
| Amudei Ohr Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Yeshivath Beth Moshe Scranton, PA | Charitable | $718 |
| Young Israel Paramus, NJ | Charitable | $536 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $6,282 | $48,221 | $47,173 |
| 2021 | $74,167 | $36,282 | $27,337 | $25,293 |
| 2020 | $65,222 | $21,551 | $24,621 | $22,641 |
The 2023 filing reported 31 grants. Assets were not provided in the supplied 2023 filing data.
| Metric | 2023 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $74,167 | $65,222 |
| Revenue | $6,282 | $36,282 | $21,551 |
| Expenses | $48,221 | $27,337 | $24,621 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $47,173 | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $7,075 | $240 | $420 |
| Distributable Amount | $923 | $3,716 | $3,524 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 8, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Aron Pfeffer was listed as an officer on the 2023 filing.
Unger-Pfeffer Family Foundation's only listed officer is Aron Pfeffer, Officer on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2023 filing
Aron Pfeffer
Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Application contact: Unger-Pfeffer Family Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 81917, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Phone: (412) 322-1363
Frequently asked questions about Unger-Pfeffer Family Foundation
How much does Unger-Pfeffer Family Foundation give each year?
Unger-Pfeffer Family Foundation gave $47K across 31 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Unger-Pfeffer Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Unger-Pfeffer Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $218, and its average grant was $1,522, across 31 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Unger-Pfeffer Family Foundation give grants?
Unger-Pfeffer Family Foundation's top state is New York, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (30%) and New Jersey (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (8 grants), Lakewood, NJ (5 grants), Pittsburgh, PA (4 grants) and Providence, RI (2 grants).
Does Unger-Pfeffer Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on Unger-Pfeffer Family Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (30 grants).
Who are Unger-Pfeffer Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Unger-Pfeffer Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Tag Gur Aryeh ($11,000), Keren Rachem ($7,599) and The Donor Fund ($7,200), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Unger-Pfeffer Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is aid to religious and educational institutions and to indigent individuals. Its 2023 grants included religious and educational organizations, as well as organizations whose own stated missions include assisting people in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Unger-Pfeffer Family Foundation?
The 2022 filing listed a letter of application and information about the requesting organization as application materials; it listed no award restrictions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Unger-Pfeffer Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Unger-Pfeffer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $923 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Unger-Pfeffer Family Foundation's EIN?
Unger-Pfeffer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6253815. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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