Y&M Foundation Inc
Y&M Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Monroe, New York. Its 2024 filing reports 42 grants totaling $9,984, including grants to congregations, educational organizations, and other charitable organizations.
Y&M Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Y&M Foundation Inc gave $10K across 42 grants in 2024 (avg $237.714), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,984
- +998300.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 42
- +4100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $238
- +23671.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $61
- Total assets
- $5,695
- -46.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 Y&M Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Submit a letter stating the activities and purpose of the grant to Yoel Porgesz. The filing lists no award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Yoel Porgesz
Mailing address: 8 Premishlan Way Unit 302, Monroe, NY 10950
Phone: (845) 774-9766
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Y&M Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Congregation Avnei Tzedek KJ ($4K). Together the top 10 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing reports that 100% of 2024 grant dollars went to New York recipients and less than 1% to New Jersey. However, the itemized grant information also lists a $5 grant to Bais Hatzedaka Corp in Lakewood, New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Y&M Foundation Inc gives
- 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1 (2023) to $10K (2024). In 2024 it made 42 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Avnei Tzedek KJ Monroe, NY | To Promote Activiteis of the Organiz | $3,580 |
| Congregation Lev Chanoch Monroe, NY | To Promote Activiteis of the Organiz | $760 |
| Rayim Huahivim Monroe, NY | To Promote Activiteis of the Organiz | $720 |
| Vyazreim Inc Spring Valley, NY | To Promote Activiteis of the Organiz | $626 |
| Kollel Boiker Monroe, NY | To Promote Activiteis of the Organiz | $500 |
| Uta of KJ Fundraising Kiryas Joel, NY | To Promote Activiteis of the Organiz | $500 |
| Yeshiva Divrei Chaim Suffern, NY | To Promote Activiteis of the Organiz | $500 |
| Ohr Toras Chesed Monroe, NY | To Promote Activiteis of the Organiz | $413 |
| Cong Shaare Beth Yose Monroe, NY | To Promote Activiteis of the Organiz | $360 |
| Cong Tehillim Avnei Zedek Kiryas Joel, NY | To Promote Activiteis of the Organiz | $304 |
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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 | $5,695 | $5,000 | $10,030 | $9,984 | 42 | $9,984 | $280 |
| 2023 | $10,725 | $5,375 | $275 | $1 | 1 | $1 | $109 |
| 2022 | $5,625 | $5,925 | $300 | $300 | 1 | $300 | $23 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Y&M Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $280 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 include support for religious and educational organizations. For example, Vyazreim Inc describes its mission as providing financial assistance to charitable, religious, and educational organizations and needy individuals. Rofeh Cholim Cancer Society Inc says it supports cancer patients and their families through financial subsidies, advocacy, emotional support, and help obtaining medical treatment. Refuah Helpline Referrals Inc describes its work as providing medical referrals, case management, and patient advocacy to the local community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 42 grants totaling $9,984. Grants ranged from $5 to $3,580, with a median grant of $61. The largest grants included $3,580 to Congregation Avnei Tzedek KJ, $760 to Congregation Lev Chanoch, $720 to Rayim Huahivim, and $626 to Vyazreim Inc. The filing describes the purposes of the largest grants as promoting the activities of the recipient organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Yoel Porgesz, Miriam Porgesz, and Yoel Eckstein as officers.
Y&M Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Miriam Porgesz
Officer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Yoel Eckstein
Officer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Yoel Porgesz
Officer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Y&M Foundation Inc
How much does Y&M Foundation Inc give each year?
Y&M Foundation Inc gave $10K across 42 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1 across 1 grant.
What is Y&M Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Y&M Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $61, and its average grant was $238, across 42 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Y&M Foundation Inc give grants?
Y&M Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Monroe, NY (17 grants), Brooklyn, NY (14 grants), Kiryas Joel, NY (4 grants) and Lakewood, NJ (2 grants).
Does Y&M Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 42 grants with a stated purpose on Y&M Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Promote Activiteis of the Organiz" (42 grants).
Who are Y&M Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Y&M Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Congregation Avnei Tzedek KJ ($3,580), Congregation Lev Chanoch ($760) and Rayim Huahivim ($720), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Y&M Foundation Inc?
Y&M Foundation Inc reported $6K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $280 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Y&M Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for religious and educational organizations. For example, Vyazreim Inc describes its mission as providing financial assistance to charitable, religious, and educational organizations and needy individuals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Y&M Foundation Inc?
Submit a letter stating the activities and purpose of the grant to Yoel Porgesz. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Y&M Foundation Inc's EIN?
Y&M Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-5107648. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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 2022–2024
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