The Ember Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2024
Total received
$531K
Foundation funders
8
Grants recorded
20
Years covered
2019–2024
Who funds The Ember Foundation?
The Ember Foundation is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by Leonian Charitable Trust ($468K), Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation ($33K), Jerrold Ruskin Foundation Inc ($9K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $531K in grants to The Ember Foundation between 2019–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonian Charitable Trust | $468,250 | 4 | 2019–2022 |
| Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation | $33,268 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Jerrold Ruskin Foundation Inc | $8,700 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $7,200 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Fogelson Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Patzik Frank & Samotny Foundation | $4,250 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Richard and Diane Weinberg | $3,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Perlman Family Foundation | $1,040 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has The Ember Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $9,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $7,200 |
| 2024 | Jerrold Ruskin Foundation Inc | RELIGIOUS | $2,750 |
| 2024 | Richard and Diane Weinberg | MADE FOR GENERAL, CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Jerrold Ruskin Foundation Inc | RELIGIOUS | $3,750 |
| 2023 | Richard and Diane Weinberg | MADE FOR GENERAL, CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The Perlman Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $540 |
| 2023 | Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $250 |
| 2022 | Leonian Charitable Trust | GENERAL OPERATING | $283,250 |
| 2022 | Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $8,000 |
| 2022 | The Fogelson Foundation | GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Jerrold Ruskin Foundation Inc | RELIGIOUS | $2,200 |
| 2022 | The Perlman Family Foundation | EDUCATIONALEDUCATIONAL | $500 |
| 2021 | Leonian Charitable Trust | GENERAL OPERATING | $100,000 |
| 2021 | Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $8,000 |
| 2021 | Patzik Frank & Samotny Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $2,750 |
| 2020 | Leonian Charitable Trust | GENERAL OPERATING | $20,000 |
| 2020 | Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $8,018 |
| 2020 | Patzik Frank & Samotny Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $1,500 |
| 2019 | Leonian Charitable Trust | GENERAL OPERATING | $65,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Ember Foundation?
The Ember Foundation is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by Leonian Charitable Trust ($468K), Maury and Nancy Fertig Family Foundation ($33K), Jerrold Ruskin Foundation Inc ($9K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $531K in grants to The Ember Foundation between 2019–2024.
Who is The Ember Foundation's largest funder?
Leonian Charitable Trust is the largest recorded funder of The Ember Foundation, with $468K across 4 grants (2019–2022).
How much grant funding has The Ember Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $531K in grants to The Ember Foundation across 20 grants from 8 funders between 2019–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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