Private foundation · EIN 11-3640577 · Brooklyn, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Emes Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $799K total, median $46K. 82% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$799K
Median grant
$46K
Stays in NY
82%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.5M

Grants paid in 2024

11 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Congregation Machna ShalvaBrooklyn, NYPayments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families$320K
Levushei Yehuda IncLakewood, NJPayments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families$136K
Cong Ahavas Tzdokah VchesedBrooklyn, NYPayments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families$75K
Binyan YerushlaimBrooklyn, NYPayments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families$66K
Congregation Zichron ShlomoPassaic, NJPayments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families$54K
Tzidkas Eretz HakodeshBrooklyn, NYPayments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families$46K
Cong Shaarei SimchaBrooklyn, NYPayments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families$36K
Cong Mishnah Sheli IncBrooklyn, NYPayments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families$36K
Congregation Shaarei ChesedMonsey, NYPayments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families$25K
Cong Tamar of MonseyMonsey, NYPayments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families$5,000
Tomche Shabbos of Boro Park and Flatbush IncBrooklyn, NYPayments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families$500

By state: New York 9 · New Jersey 2

About this foundation

Emes Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Brooklyn, New York, administered in care of Rosa Schlesinger, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Emes Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Emes Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $799K across 11 grants, a median of $46K.

Where does Emes Foundation Inc give?

New York (9 grants), New Jersey (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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