Abe & Sylvia Ginsburg Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Abe & Sylvia Ginsburg Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Lee, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $73,489 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$73,489
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$576,073
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $69,250 the year before.
19% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $57,477 | 32 | $678,404 |
| 2024 | $69,250 | 37 | $610,784 |
| 2025 | $73,489 | 26 | $576,073 |
How to apply
Abe & Sylvia Ginsburg Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Abe & Sylvia Ginsburg Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 | $51,609 |
| New Jersey | 5 | $15,710 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,660 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $2,100 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $250 |
| Maryland | 1 | $110 |
| Kansas | 1 | $50 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Netanya Foundation | Non - restricted | $25,000 |
| Memorial Sloane Kettering | Non - restricted | $13,660 |
| Englewood Health Foundation | Non - restricted | $13,000 |
| Hampton Synagogue | Non - restricted | $3,160 |
| Kabbalah Centre Boca Raton | Non - restricted | $2,660 |
| Crohn's Colitis Foundation of Ameri | Non - restricted | $2,000 |
| National Scleroderma Foundation | Non restricted | $2,000 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club | Non - restricted | $2,000 |
| Individual | Non restricted | $2,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Northern NJ | Non - restricted | $1,530 |
| The New York Foundling | Non - restricted | $1,500 |
| Boys Town Jerusalem Foundation of A | Non - restricted | $1,080 |
| Childrens Brain Tumor Foundation | Non - restricted | $1,000 |
| Bryc | Non restricted | $1,000 |
| Kabbalah Centre Ny | Non - restricted | $504 |
| St Judes Research Hospital | Non - restricted | $250 |
| Individual | Non - restricted | $250 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Non Restricted | $180 |
| Renewal of Life | Non restricted | $180 |
| Go Fund Me American Cancer | Non restricted | $110 |
| Brandeis Univ Hillel | Non restricted | $100 |
| Individual | Non restricted | $100 |
| Individual | Non - restricted | $75 |
| Paralized Veterans of America | Non - restricted | $50 |
| Individual | Non - restricted | $50 |
| Fort Lee Fire Assoc | Non - restricted | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Howard Ginsburg
- Bernice Gailing
- Jaclyn Hartstein
Questions people ask
Does Abe & Sylvia Ginsburg Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Abe & Sylvia Ginsburg Foundation give?
$73,489 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Abe & Sylvia Ginsburg Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Howard Ginsburg (Secretary), Bernice Gailing (Vice President) and Jaclyn Hartstein (President).
What does Abe & Sylvia Ginsburg Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and youth programs.