First Hungarian Literary Society Inc
Preselected recipients only
First Hungarian Literary Society Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $600,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$600,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$10.6 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0 | 0 | $11.2 million |
| 2025 | $600,000 | 11 | $10.6 million |
How to apply
First Hungarian Literary Society 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 First Hungarian Literary Society Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $545,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $40,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Ballet Theater | to provide funds to Hungarian culture, literature and art among immigrants | $100,000 |
| The Yivo Institute | to provide funds to Hungarian culture, literature and art among immigrants | $100,000 |
| The Leo Baeck Institute | to provide funds to Hungarian culture, literature and art among immigrants | $100,000 |
| The Carnegie Hall Corporation | to provide funds to Hungarian culture, literature and art among immigrants | $50,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera Association | to provide funds to Hungarian culture, literature and art among immigrants | $50,000 |
| The Museum Jewish Hertiage | to provide funds to Hungarian culture, literature and art among immigrants | $50,000 |
| The New Stage Theater Company Inc | to provide funds to Hungarian culture, literature and art among immigrants | $40,000 |
| Close Encounters With Music Inc | to provide funds to Hungarian culture, literature and art among immigrants | $40,000 |
| Symphony Pops of Long Island | to provide funds to Hungarian culture, literature and art among immigrants | $40,000 |
| Hungarian Parent Teacher Assoc of N | to provide funds to Hungarian culture, literature and art among immigrants | $15,000 |
| Steps Theatre and Production Co | to provide funds to Hungarian culture, literature and art among immigrants. | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Fred Levine
- Alex Ferenczi
- Juliet Gluck
- Edina Zsarnai
- Vera Loewy
- Susan Levine
- Veronica Havas
- Liz Sugar
Questions people ask
Does First Hungarian Literary Society Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does First Hungarian Literary Society Inc give?
$600,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs First Hungarian Literary Society Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Fred Levine (Secretary), Alex Ferenczi (Executive Dir.), Juliet Gluck (Treasurer) and Edina Zsarnai (President) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does First Hungarian Literary Society Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and human services.