Martin & Rebecca Eisenberg Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Martin & Rebecca Eisenberg Foundation is a private foundation in Springfield, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $279,875 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $2,875 and the largest $60,000. 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$279,875
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$2,875
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$30,809
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2025 was up from $143,250 the year before.
45% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $245,116 | 32 | $244,471 |
| 2024 | $143,250 | 30 | $108,509 |
| 2025 | $279,875 | 29 | $30,809 |
How to apply
Martin & Rebecca Eisenberg 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 Martin & Rebecca Eisenberg Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 24 | $196,875 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $70,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jespy House | General | $60,000 |
| My Sisters' Place | General | $50,000 |
| I Have A Dream Foundation-NY | General | $30,250 |
| UJA Federation of New York | General | $25,000 |
| Bard College | General | $20,000 |
| Whitney Museum of Art | General | $15,000 |
| Walker Art Center | General | $10,000 |
| Newark Arts Council | General | $10,000 |
| MoMA PS1 | General | $10,000 |
| New York Philharmonic | General | $7,500 |
| Morgan Library & Museum | General | $5,000 |
| The Drawing Center | General | $5,000 |
| Westchester Reform Temple | General | $3,750 |
| Caramoor Center for Music & Arts | General | $3,500 |
| Bekshire Hills Eisenberg Camps | General | $2,875 |
| Head Injury Foundation | General | $2,500 |
| Jewish Women's Foundation of NY | General | $2,500 |
| Feinstein Institute for Medial Research | General | $2,500 |
| Park Avenue Armory | General | $2,500 |
| The Perlman Music Program | General | $2,500 |
| The Aldrich Museum | General | $2,500 |
| Understood For All Inc | General | $2,500 |
| Student Advocacy | General | $1,000 |
| Northern Westchester Hospital | General | $1,000 |
| Hebrew Union College | General | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of America | General | $500 |
| Pound Ridge Volunteer Fire | General | $500 |
| Pound Ridge PBA | General | $250 |
| Pound Ridge Volunteer Ambulance Corps | General | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Martin Eisenberg
- Rebecca Eisenberg
- Ronald Eisenberg
Questions people ask
Does Martin & Rebecca Eisenberg Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Martin & Rebecca Eisenberg Foundation give?
$279,875 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $2,875.
Who runs Martin & Rebecca Eisenberg Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Martin Eisenberg (President & Treas.), Rebecca Eisenberg (Secretary) and Ronald Eisenberg (Director).
What does Martin & Rebecca Eisenberg Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and faith communities.