Harry and Jane Fischel Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Harry and Jane Fischel Foundation is a private foundation in Forest Hills, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $523,511 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $461,461. 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$523,511
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$461,461
- Assets$20.6 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was down from $777,713 the year before.
36% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.1 million | 23 | $19.1 million |
| 2023 | $777,713 | 25 | $20.2 million |
| 2024 | $523,511 | 11 | $20.6 million |
How to apply
Harry and Jane Fischel 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 Harry and Jane Fischel Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York. It also paid $461,461 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $49,550 |
| Maryland | 1 | $11,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Fischel Institute | General contribution | $461,461 |
| Yeshiva University | General contribution | $26,250 |
| The Golden Network | General contribution | $11,500 |
| Jewish Soul | General contribution | $9,900 |
| Hakshiva Inc | General contribution | $7,500 |
| Young Israel of Holliswood | General contribution | $2,000 |
| American Friends of Hatzolah Beit Shemesh | General contribution | $1,500 |
| Kew Gardens Synagogue | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Camera | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Yeshiva Har Torah | General contribution | $900 |
| Hebrew Academy of Nassau County | General contribution | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Seth M Goldstein
- Rabbi Aaron Reichel
- Deborah Stepelman
- Rabbi Hillel Reichel
- Jonathan Kraus
- Chaim Stepelman
- Avishai Kraus
- David S Locker
- Stuart Shor
- Donald Moses
- Yitzchak Dov Bronner
- Daniel Davis
Questions people ask
Does Harry and Jane Fischel Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harry and Jane Fischel Foundation give?
$523,511 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Harry and Jane Fischel Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Seth M Goldstein (President / Director), Rabbi Aaron Reichel (Board Secretary Director), Deborah Stepelman (Director) and Rabbi Hillel Reichel (1st Vice-President and Director) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Harry and Jane Fischel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.