Ember Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ember Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $19,100 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,950. 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$19,100
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$2,950
- Assets$542,636
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2025 was down from $22,505 the year before.
65% 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 | $26,325 | 21 | $470,995 |
| 2024 | $22,505 | 16 | $505,300 |
| 2025 | $19,100 | 20 | $542,636 |
How to apply
Ember 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 Ember Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 19 | $18,100 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Synagogue | General support | $2,950 |
| Congregation Beit Simchat Torah | General support | $1,500 |
| City Harvest | General support | $1,000 |
| City Meals on Wheels | General support | $1,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | General support | $1,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City | General support | $1,000 |
| Gods Love We Deliver | General support | $1,000 |
| Share Our Strength | General support | $1,000 |
| Hunger Free Ny City | General support | $1,000 |
| Hunger Solutions New York | General support | $1,000 |
| Westside Campaign Against Hunger | General support | $1,000 |
| Why Hunger | General support | $1,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera | General support | $950 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General support | $600 |
| Museum of Modern Art | General support | $600 |
| Classic Stage Company | General support | $500 |
| Jewish Museum | General support | $500 |
| Neue Galerie New York | General support | $500 |
| Solomon R Guggenheim Fdn | General support | $500 |
| The Public Theater | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Max Ember
- Richard Ember
Questions people ask
Does Ember Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ember Foundation give?
$19,100 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Ember Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Max Ember (Trustee) and Richard Ember (President).
What does Ember Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, faith communities and arts and culture.