E R G Foundation
Preselected recipients only
E R G Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 155 grants; the typical grant was $1,300 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.2 million
- Number of grants155
- Typical grant$1,300
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$5.7 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
73% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 122 | $6.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 155 | $5.7 million |
How to apply
E R G 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 E R G Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York. It also paid $333 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 113 | $1.0 million |
| New Jersey | 29 | $102,541 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $28,750 |
| Florida | 3 | $21,800 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $6,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,800 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $900 |
| Ohio | 1 | $200 |
| California | 1 | $104 |
| Georgia | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Holistic Synagogue | General support | $250,000 |
| Reach for the Stars Learing Center | General support | $150,000 |
| Bnei Yitzhak | General support | $105,094 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | General support | $45,000 |
| Ohel Yaacob Congregation | General support | $37,655 |
| The Sephardic Food Fund | General support | $34,285 |
| Matteh Moshe | General support | $26,000 |
| Orthodox Union | General support | $26,000 |
| Megan David Yeshivah | General support | $25,400 |
| Yad Yosef | General support | $20,000 |
| Renewal | General support | $18,900 |
| Aief | General support | $18,750 |
| Yde School | General support | $18,200 |
| Megan David Yeshivah | General support | $18,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment | General support | $18,000 |
| Rabbi Jacob S Kessin Hessal Fund | General support | $13,000 |
| Rebbi Jacob S Kassin Hessel Fund | General support | $13,000 |
| Kollel Hasot | General support | $12,600 |
| Carmei Ha'ir International | General support | $10,200 |
| Aish Global | General support | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Rambam Medical Center | General support | $10,000 |
| Central Fund of Israel | General support | $10,000 |
| Hahaim Yeshivat Shalom Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Israel Medical Fund | General support | $10,000 |
| Jewish Policy Center (JPC) | General support | $10,000 |
| Keren Hashviis | General support | $10,000 |
| Magen David Congregation of Surfside Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Migdal Ohr | General support | $10,000 |
| Sabato Ronit Shabtai | General support | $10,000 |
| Uja-Federation of New York | General support | $10,000 |
| Yesod Yosef - Michael Cayre Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Simha Organization | General support | $9,000 |
| Chevrat Pinto | General support | $8,667 |
| Ahi Ezer Vatikin | General support | $8,653 |
| American Friends of Irgun Yra | General support | $7,800 |
| Hky Kol Yaakab Inc | General support | $7,200 |
| Yeshivat Hadrat Melech | General support | $7,200 |
| Chasdei Yitzchok | General support | $6,500 |
| Sephardic Community Center | General support | $6,500 |
| Bnei Binyamin | General support | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Gindi
- Raymond Gindi
- Ezra Sultan
Questions people ask
Does E R G Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does E R G Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 155 grants, with a typical grant of $1,300.
Who runs E R G Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Elizabeth Gindi (Director), Raymond Gindi (Director) and Ezra Sultan (Director).
What does E R G Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.