Ylry Inc
Ylry Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it reported seven grants totaling $2,103,895, including support for educational programs, nonprofit leadership development, and educational summer programming.
Ylry Inc at a glance
In short: Ylry Inc gave $2.1M across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $301K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,103,895
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $300,556
- -29.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $91,778
- Total assets
- $36,393,890
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (96% 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 Ylry Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 575 Lexington Avenue 34Th Fl, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 686-7160
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ylry Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Legacy Heritage Better Together Program ($1.3M). Together the top 7 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 74 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 4% to recipients in Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ylry Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $1.7M (2022) to $2.1M (2021). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Legacy Heritage Better Together Program New York, NY | Operated by lhp6, better together was developed to offer two-year grants to schools that seek to develop or expand innovative intergenerational programs with local senior facilities (nursing homes, assisted living homes) or organized senior groups. The grant is intended to enable selected elementary and high school aged school children and senior citizens to develop/enhance and implement a comprehensive social justice educational program that includes training for students and teachers, platforms for reflection, monthly visits and culminating projects. | $1,326,088 |
| Legacy Heritage Preside Program New York, NY | Operated by lhp6, the purpose of preside is to provide professional development and education to top tier lay and professional leadership of not-for-profit organizations in both leadership and governance. | $325,000 |
| Legacy Heritage Better to Learn New York, NY | Operated by lhp6, better to learn is a program to be run in partnership with brandeis university that will provide serious jewish learning for teens in 9th through 12th grade. | $205,567 |
| B'nai B'rith Camp Portland, OR | Funding to create, renovate or enhance space for educational programming; purchase equipment for educational programming and provide for professional development of educational faculty and staff. | $91,778 |
| National Ramah Commission Inc New York, NY | Funding to Support the Organization's Educational Summertime Programming. | $90,244 |
| Legacy Heritage Better to Serve New York, NY | Operated by lhp6, better 2 lead was developed for motivated teen leaders who are interested in deepening their commitment to and engagement with the senior population in their community. Students spend 6+ hours/ month during the school year working with the school's legacy heritage better together program director in conjunction with a nursing home (or other senior facility) professional to identify and implement a meaningful and transformative service project at the nursing home. As student leaders, participants in the program will involve their school peers, as well as the greater community. | $65,154 |
| Legacy Heritage Investors I LLC New York, NY | From Passthrough | $64 |
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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 | $36,393,890 | $3,424,991 | $2,347,076 | $2,103,895 | 7 | $2,107,653 | $3,184,058 | $2,240,222 |
| 2023 | $35,318,925 | $2,777,943 | $2,400,286 | $2,137,898 | 5 | $2,143,095 | $2,494,330 | $2,028,415 |
| 2022 | $34,941,268 | $2,123,212 | $2,360,552 | $1,706,132 | 6 | $1,712,953 | $1,474,130 | $2,074,559 |
| 2021 | $35,181,834 | $2,191,011 | $2,408,923 | $2,139,226 | 3 | $2,154,871 | $1,939,814 | $2,283,271 |
| 2020 | $35,396,520 | $1,834,356 | $2,140,857 | $1,877,951 | 53 | — | $1,613,423 | $2,027,563 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ylry Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.2M 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 supported programs including intergenerational social justice education, professional development and governance education for nonprofit leaders, Jewish learning for teens, and educational programming at summer camps.
One grantee, the National Ramah Commission, describes itself as the central coordinating, convening, and catalyzing body of the Ramah camping movement. It says its work with professional and lay leaders supports the movement’s religious, educational, programmatic, health, and safety pillars.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Ylry Inc made seven grants totaling $2,103,895. Grant amounts ranged from $64 to $1,326,088, with a median grant of $91,778.
The largest grants included $1,326,088 to Legacy Heritage Better Together Program for intergenerational programs connecting schools and senior facilities or groups; $325,000 to Legacy Heritage Preside for nonprofit leadership and governance education; and $205,567 to Legacy Heritage Better to Learn for Jewish learning for teens. Other grants included $91,778 to B’nai B’rith Camp for educational programming, $90,244 to the National Ramah Commission for educational summer programming, and $65,154 to Legacy Heritage Better to Serve for teen-led service projects with senior facilities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists S Wexner as president, secretary, treasurer, and director. It also lists B Gloznek as assistant secretary and W Stern, R Kanner, G Levy, R Agus, D Weissman, W Feinstein, R Feit, and G Graff as directors.
Ylry Inc is led by S. Wexner, President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
S. Wexner
President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
B. Lopata
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
D. Weissman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
G. Graff
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
G. Levy
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
R. Agus
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
R. Feit
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
R. Kanner
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
W. Feinstein
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
W. Stern
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
B. Gloznek
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: D. Korn (2020–2021) — Tax Matters Officer
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 Ylry Inc
How much does Ylry Inc give each year?
Ylry Inc gave $2.1M across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.1M across 5 grants.
What is Ylry Inc's typical grant size?
Ylry Inc's median grant in 2024 was $91,778, and its average grant was $300,556, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ylry Inc give grants?
Ylry Inc gives mostly in New York: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants).
Does Ylry Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Ylry Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Ylry Inc's largest grantees?
Ylry Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Legacy Heritage Better Together Program ($1,326,088), Legacy Heritage Preside Program ($325,000) and Legacy Heritage Better to Learn ($205,567), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ylry Inc?
Ylry Inc reported $36.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Ylry Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants supported programs including intergenerational social justice education, professional development and governance education for nonprofit leaders, Jewish learning for teens, and educational programming at summer camps. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ylry Inc?
The foundation 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 Ylry Inc's EIN?
Ylry Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3722745. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ylry Inc 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 2020–2024
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