Daughters of Miriam Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Daughters of Miriam Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Clifton, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.7 million in 7 grants; the typical grant was $196,820 and the largest $620,000. 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$1.7 million
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$196,820
- Largest grant$620,000
- Assets$34.6 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
29% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 8 | $33.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.7 million | 7 | $34.6 million |
How to apply
Daughters of Miriam Foundation Inc 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 Daughters of Miriam Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 5 | $1.0 million |
| New York | 2 | $660,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds | Support congregate services | $620,000 |
| Daughters of Miriam | Support congregate services | $357,253 |
| Jewish Family and Childrens Services of Northern N | Support congregate services | $331,000 |
| Jewish Federation Northern NJ | Support congregate services | $196,820 |
| Ybh Passaic | Support congregate services | $75,000 |
| Yeshiva Ktana of Passiac | To support education | $75,000 |
| Hadassah Womens Zionist Organization of America | Support congregate services | $40,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Howard B Baum
- Albert Safer
- Martin S Kenwood
- Michael Birnberg
- Jeffrey Silvershein
- Andrew Kanter
Questions people ask
Does Daughters of Miriam Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Daughters of Miriam Foundation Inc give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $196,820.
Who runs Daughters of Miriam Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Howard B Baum (Secretary), Albert Safer (President), Martin S Kenwood (Treasurer) and Michael Birnberg (Vice President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Daughters of Miriam Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.