Finerman Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Finerman Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $77,550 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $3,400 and the largest $27,500. 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$77,550
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$3,400
- Largest grant$27,500
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was up from $34,372 the year before.
75% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $73,000 | 8 | $963,782 |
| 2023 | $34,372 | 15 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $77,550 | 10 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Finerman Foundation Inc 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 Finerman Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $33,750 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $31,000 |
| New York | 2 | $11,800 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation Los Angeles | Various community causes | $27,500 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Support university facilities development | $25,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Support for young jewish adults | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation Los Angeles | Disaster relief assistance | $5,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Support through scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | To help anyone in need of care | $1,800 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Help cure ms while empowering people affected by ms to live their best lives. | $1,000 |
| Jewish Heritage Programs | Support the future of judaism | $1,000 |
| Holocaust Memorial Museum | Support education in jewish history | $1,000 |
| University of California Los Angeles | Support education in orthopaedic surgery | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Ralph Finerman
- Adam Finerman
- Alissa Finerman
Questions people ask
Does Finerman Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Finerman Foundation Inc give?
$77,550 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $3,400.
Who runs Finerman Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Ralph Finerman (President), Adam Finerman (VP, Treasurer) and Alissa Finerman (Vice President).
What does Finerman Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.