High Five Foundation II
Preselected recipients only
High Five Foundation II is a private foundation in Woodmere, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $395,645 in 116 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $62,500. 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$395,645
- Number of grants116
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$62,500
- Assets$9.2 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2024 was up from $353,220 the year before.
54% 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 | $301,065 | 92 | $6.3 million |
| 2023 | $353,220 | 112 | $8.4 million |
| 2024 | $395,645 | 116 | $9.2 million |
How to apply
High Five Foundation II 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 High Five Foundation II funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 64 | $230,895 |
| New Hampshire | 11 | $114,725 |
| Florida | 18 | $22,175 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $7,425 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $6,250 |
| Virginia | 2 | $3,850 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $3,000 |
| California | 2 | $1,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,250 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth College | General purposes | $62,500 |
| Clal the National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Dartmouth College | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Sunrise Association | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Sunrise Association | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Clal the National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Central Park Foundation | General purposes | $17,500 |
| United Jewish Appeal Federation of New York | General purposes | $16,250 |
| United Jewish Appeal Federation of New York | General purposes | $16,250 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County | General purposes | $6,250 |
| Harvard Business School | General purposes | $6,250 |
| Sunrise Association | General purposes | $5,120 |
| The Innovate of Palm Beach | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Arbor Rising | General purposes | $5,000 |
| The Directors Company of New York | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Columbia University Business School | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Virginia Military Institue | General purposes | $3,750 |
| Care and Care Institute | General purposes | $3,000 |
| American Promise | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Morgan Pressel Foundation | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Inwood Charities | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Kravis Center for the Performing Arts | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Friends of Old Westbury | General purposes | $2,500 |
| US Holocaust Memorial | General purposes | $2,000 |
| International Sports and Music Project | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Sunrise Association | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Sunrise Association | General purposes | $2,000 |
| American Friends of the Hebrew University | General purposes | $1,250 |
| Intrerstitial Cystitis Assocation | General purposes | $1,250 |
| Montefiore Einstein Hopsital | General purposes | $1,250 |
| Jewish Hospice and Chaplancy | General purposes | $1,250 |
| Childrens Tumor Foundation | General purposes | $1,250 |
| American Folk Art Museum | General purposes | $1,250 |
| Samuel Waxman Foundation | General purposes | $1,250 |
| Immokalee Foundation | General purposes | $1,250 |
| Lincoln Memorial | General purposes | $1,250 |
| The Nicholas Center | General purposes | $1,250 |
| City Meals on Wheels | General purposes | $1,250 |
| Loni and Jeff Rush Family Foundation | General purposes | $1,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Gerald Kaminsky
- Jaclyn Kaminsky
- Michael J Kaminsky
Questions people ask
Does High Five Foundation II accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does High Five Foundation II give?
$395,645 in tax year 2024, across 116 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs High Five Foundation II?
Its 2024 filing lists Gerald Kaminsky (President), Jaclyn Kaminsky (Secretary) and Michael J Kaminsky (Vice President and Treasur).
What does High Five Foundation II fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and environment and conservation.