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Cy Posen Foundation

Preselected recipients only Spring Valley, New York · EIN 861226224

Cy Posen Foundation is a private foundation in Spring Valley, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $26,100 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $19,900. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $47,205 the year before.

100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$47,2057$2,827
2024$26,1003$5,677

How to apply

Cy Posen 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Cy Posen Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York3$26,100

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Kupath Chasanim
Spring Valley, NY
Charitable$19,900
Chelkainy
Spring Valley, NY
Charitable$5,000
Congregation Chasidei Zvill
Spring Valley, NY
Charitable$1,200

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Cy Posen Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Cy Posen Foundation give?

$26,100 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs Cy Posen Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Chaim J Posen (Trustee).

What does Cy Posen Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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