Warrior Mensch Foundation
Warrior Mensch Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in New York, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina.
Warrior Mensch Foundation at a glance
In short: Warrior Mensch Foundation gave $1.8M across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $132K), mostly in New York. 79% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,843,900
- +2.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -57.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $131,707
- +140.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $816,648
- +131.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 79% first-time grantees (11 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Warrior Mensch Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 66 East 93Rd Street, New York, NY 10128
Phone: (646) 213-5100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Warrior Mensch Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Park Avenue Synagogue ($694K). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 102 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (50%), Pennsylvania (27%), North Carolina (20%), California (1%), and Washington, DC (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Warrior Mensch Foundation open to new grantees?
79%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 14 grantees (79%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $100K; repeat grants $248K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 21% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 359% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $402K (2021) to $1.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Park Avenue Synagogue New York, NY | General | $693,900 |
| Basser Center for BRCA Philadelphia, PA | General | $500,000 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | General | $360,000 |
| UJA Federation New York, NY | General | $100,000 |
| National September 11 Memorial and Museum New York, NY | General | $35,000 |
| The Teak Fellowship New York, NY | General | $25,000 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center Los Angeles, CA | General | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity New York City New York, NY | General | $25,000 |
| School for Ethics and Global Leadership Washington, DC | General | $25,000 |
| Pat Tillman Foundation Chicago, IL | General | $15,000 |
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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 | $816,648 | $2,307,293 | $1,843,900 | $1,843,900 | 14 | $1,843,900 | $2,307,293 | $49,357 |
| 2023 | $353,257 | $115,216 | $1,811,972 | $1,806,972 | 33 | $1,806,972 | $115,216 | $169,128 |
| 2022 | $2,050,013 | $2,579,148 | $914,854 | $912,904 | 22 | $913,154 | $130,648 | $136,385 |
| 2021 | $2,834,223 | $58,020 | $406,707 | $401,890 | 13 | — | $56,395 | $162,912 |
| 2020 | $3,182,910 | $53,529 | $779,982 | $736,418 | 20 | — | $52,029 | $174,733 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Warrior Mensch Foundation reported a distributable amount of $49K 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for a synagogue, a BRCA center, a university, a federation, a memorial and museum, and other organizations. Among those recipients, the National September 11 Memorial and Museum describes its mission as remembering and honoring victims of the September 11, 2001, and February 26, 1993, terrorist attacks. The Simon Wiesenthal Center describes itself as a global Jewish human rights organization that confronts antisemitism and hate and teaches the lessons of the Holocaust. The Pat Tillman Foundation says it invests in military service members, veterans, and spouses through scholarships and leadership development. The Anti-Defamation League describes its mission as stopping the defamation of Jewish people and securing justice and fair treatment for all.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $1,843,900. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $693,900, with a median of $25,000. Among the largest listed grants were $693,900 to Park Avenue Synagogue, $500,000 to Basser Center for BRCA, $360,000 to Duke University, and $100,000 to UJA Federation. Other listed recipients included the National September 11 Memorial and Museum ($35,000), the Teak Fellowship ($25,000), the Simon Wiesenthal Center ($25,000), Habitat for Humanity New York City ($25,000), and the School for Ethics and Global Leadership ($25,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Caryn Seidman-Becker as president and Olivia Becker and Willow Becker as vice presidents.
Warrior Mensch Foundation is led by Caryn Seidman-Becker, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Caryn Seidman-Becker
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Olivia Becker
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Willow Becker
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Kenneth Cornick (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Marc Becker (2020–2022) — Director
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 Warrior Mensch Foundation
How much does Warrior Mensch Foundation give each year?
Warrior Mensch Foundation gave $1.8M across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 33 grants.
What is Warrior Mensch Foundation's typical grant size?
Warrior Mensch Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $131,707, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Warrior Mensch Foundation that year got $100K on average.
Where does Warrior Mensch Foundation give grants?
Warrior Mensch Foundation gives mostly in New York: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (27%) and North Carolina (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants) and Durham, NC (2 grants).
Does Warrior Mensch Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Warrior Mensch Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Warrior Mensch Foundation's largest grantees?
Warrior Mensch Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Park Avenue Synagogue ($693,900), Basser Center for BRCA ($500,000) and Duke University ($360,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Warrior Mensch Foundation?
Warrior Mensch Foundation reported $817K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Warrior Mensch Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for a synagogue, a BRCA center, a university, a federation, a memorial and museum, and other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Warrior Mensch Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Warrior Mensch Foundation's EIN?
Warrior Mensch Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3788470. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Warrior Mensch 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Warrior Mensch Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/warrior-mensch-foundation-morg_180379cdb563473f8b61f73e8389dd47
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