Ehrenkranz Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ehrenkranz Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.3 million in 56 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.2 million. 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$3.3 million
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.2 million
- Assets$6.1 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3.1 million the year before.
30% 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 | $5.7 million | 77 | $8.4 million |
| 2024 | $3.1 million | 61 | $6.2 million |
| 2025 | $3.3 million | 56 | $6.1 million |
How to apply
Ehrenkranz Family 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 Ehrenkranz Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 47 | $2.9 million |
| Wyoming | 4 | $180,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $120,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $95,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $11,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York University | General purpose | $1.2 million |
| Central Park Conservancy | General purpose | $250,000 |
| Central Synagogue | General purpose | $219,000 |
| Mount Sinai Hospital Foundation Inc | General purpose | $215,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery Fund Inc | General purpose | $153,000 |
| UJA Federation | General purpose | $125,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute | General purpose | $120,000 |
| Institute of Fine Arts | General purpose | $112,372 |
| Grand Teton Music Festival | General purpose | $106,000 |
| Council of Foreign Relations | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | General purpose | $92,000 |
| University Of Pennsylvania - Wharton | General purpose | $70,000 |
| Visiting Nurse Service of New York Hospice | General Purpose | $55,000 |
| New York Public Radio | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts | General purpose | $25,000 |
| New York University - School of Law | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Jackson Hole Center For The Arts | General purpose | $25,000 |
| MoMA PS1 | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Jewish Community of Jackson - Jackson Chevri | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole | General purpose | $24,000 |
| Yale University | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Virtue Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Animal Medical Center | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Lincoln Center Theatre | Genral purpose | $10,000 |
| Children's Museum of Manhattan | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Guild Hall of East Hampton Inc | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Saint Anns School | General purpose | $10,000 |
| North Salem Open Land Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Congregation Emanu-El of Westchester | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Young Audiences Arts for Learning | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council of New York Inc | General purpose | $5,000 |
| New Art Publications Inc | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Katonah Museum of Art | General purpose | $3,500 |
| American Museum of Natural History | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Open Door Medical Center & Foundation | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of NYC | General purpose | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Joel S Ehrenkranz
- Anne B Ehrenkranz
Questions people ask
Does Ehrenkranz Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ehrenkranz Family Foundation give?
$3.3 million in tax year 2025, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Ehrenkranz Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joel S Ehrenkranz (Trustee) and Anne B Ehrenkranz (Trustee).
What does Ehrenkranz Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.