Gideon Lodge #140 B'nai B'rith Housing Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Gideon Lodge #140 B'nai B'rith Housing Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Albany, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $414,000 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $14,500 and the largest $20,000. 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$414,000
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$14,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$8.8 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $400,000 the year before.
30% of its 2024 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 | $400,000 | 25 | $8.3 million |
| 2024 | $414,000 | 30 | $8.8 million |
How to apply
Gideon Lodge #140 B'nai B'rith Housing 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Gideon Lodge #140 B'nai B'rith Housing Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 30 | $414,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Jewish Community Center | Restricted program grant | $20,000 |
| Capital Roots Inc | Restricted program grant | $20,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Albany Housing Office | Restricted program grant | $20,000 |
| Equinox Inc | Restricted program grant | $20,000 |
| Food Pantries for the Capital District Inc | Restricted program grant | $20,000 |
| Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless | Restricted program grant | $20,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Schenectady | Restricted program grant | $20,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Northeastern Ny | Restricted program grant | $20,000 |
| Joseph's House and Shelter Inc | Restricted program grant | $20,000 |
| Mechanicville Area Community Services Center Inc | Restricted program grant | $20,000 |
| Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region Inc | Restricted program grant | $20,000 |
| United Tenants of Albany Inc | Restricted program grant | $20,000 |
| Better Community Neighborhoods Inc | Restricted program grant | $15,000 |
| Homeless and Travelers Aid Society | Restricted program grant | $15,000 |
| Troy Rehabilitation and Improvement Program Inc | Restricted program grant | $15,000 |
| Albany Damien Center | Restricted program grant | $14,000 |
| Captain Community Human Services | Restricted program grant | $10,000 |
| Community Caregivers Inc | Restricted program grant | $10,000 |
| Family Promise of the Capital Region | Restricted program grant | $10,000 |
| Grassroot Givers | Restricted program grant | $10,000 |
| Mohawk Opportunities Inc | Restricted program grant | $10,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Saratoga County | Restricted program grant | $10,000 |
| Refugee Welcome Corporation | Restricted program grant | $10,000 |
| Schenectady Community Action Program | Restricted program grant | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Restricted program grant | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region Inc | Restricted program grant | $5,000 |
| Chabad at Union College | Restricted program grant | $5,000 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Saratoga County | Restricted program grant | $5,000 |
| Colonie Chabad Jewish Center | Restricted program grant | $5,000 |
| Shalom Food Pantry | Restricted program grant | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ellen Sax
- Illene Sykes
- William Kahn
- Arthur Alowitz
- William Golderman
- Jane Sanders
- Edward Marinstein
- Andrew Safranko
- David Hollander
- Jeffrey Cohen
- Harris Oberlander
- Michael Lurie
- Eileen Handelman
Questions people ask
Does Gideon Lodge #140 B'nai B'rith Housing Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gideon Lodge #140 B'nai B'rith Housing Foundation Inc give?
$414,000 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $14,500.
Who runs Gideon Lodge #140 B'nai B'rith Housing Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Ellen Sax (President), Illene Sykes (First Vice-President), William Kahn (Treasurer) and Arthur Alowitz (Secretary) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Gideon Lodge #140 B'nai B'rith Housing Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, housing and homelessness and human services.