Jay & Hadasa Pomrenze Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jay & Hadasa Pomrenze Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $343,131 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $66,035. 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$343,131
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$66,035
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $320,630 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $320,630 | 30 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $343,131 | 28 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Jay & Hadasa Pomrenze 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 Jay & Hadasa Pomrenze Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York. It also paid $25,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 16 | $260,317 |
| Illinois | 2 | $25,400 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $15,400 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $3,854 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,800 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $360 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $66,035 |
| National Library of Israel USA | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $50,000 |
| American Friends Itim Inc | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $40,000 |
| Pardes Institute | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $30,000 |
| Afikim Family Enrichment Centers | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $18,000 |
| American Friends of Beit Midrash Harel | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $15,000 |
| Jewish Book Trust | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $15,000 |
| Tzohar | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $15,000 |
| American Friends Eretz Hemdah | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $10,400 |
| American Committee for Shaare Zedek Medical Center | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Matan | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $10,000 |
| Friends of Neve Michael | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $10,000 |
| Jerusalem Foundation | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $10,000 |
| The National Library of Israel | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $10,000 |
| Shalom Hartman Institute | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Puah | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $3,600 |
| Friends of Jewish College of Technology | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $3,600 |
| Project Torah and Biblical Scholarship | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $3,000 |
| Sefaria | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $3,000 |
| Israel Chai Foundation | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $2,000 |
| Ne'eman Foundation USA | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $1,854 |
| Ab Charity | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $1,800 |
| Kids Kicking Cancer | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $1,800 |
| Anglo-American Charitable Foundation | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $1,000 |
| American Friends of Alyn Hospital | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $682 |
| Colel Chabad | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $600 |
| American Friends of Leket | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $400 |
| New Teacher Center | To aid donee organizations in carrying out their exempt functions | $360 |
Officers and trustees
- Jay Pomrenze
- Hadasa Pomrenze
Questions people ask
Does Jay & Hadasa Pomrenze Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jay & Hadasa Pomrenze Foundation give?
$343,131 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Jay & Hadasa Pomrenze Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jay Pomrenze (President) and Hadasa Pomrenze (Vice President).
What does Jay & Hadasa Pomrenze Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and faith communities.