Mahir & Helene Reiss Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mahir & Helene Reiss Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $563,561 in 61 grants; the typical grant was $3,600 and the largest $53,100. 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$563,561
- Number of grants61
- Typical grant$3,600
- Largest grant$53,100
- Assets$139,371
- New grantees77%
Giving in 2024 was up from $480,566 the year before.
77% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $480,566 | 52 | $144,658 |
| 2024 | $563,561 | 61 | $139,371 |
How to apply
Mahir & Helene Reiss 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 Mahir & Helene Reiss Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 43 | $381,141 |
| New Jersey | 15 | $175,300 |
| Florida | 1 | $6,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $120 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Charitable contribution | $53,100 |
| Torah Community Fund | Charitable contribution | $42,100 |
| Individual | Charity | $36,000 |
| Individual | Charitable contribution | $32,906 |
| Bais Ulfana | Charitable donation | $30,360 |
| Friends of Tifereth Zion | Charitable contribution | $30,000 |
| Individual | Charitable contribution | $29,400 |
| Belz Institutions of Israel | Charitable contribution | $22,600 |
| American Friends of Yeshiva Dmir | Charity | $22,000 |
| Individual | Charity | $18,000 |
| Individual | Charity | $18,000 |
| Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Berlin | Charitable donation | $18,000 |
| Yeshiva or Yerushalayim | Charitable donation | $16,000 |
| Yeshurun Foundation | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| Individual | Charity | $15,000 |
| Machon Shiurei Rav Rafael | Charitable donation | $15,000 |
| Individual | Charitable contribution | $13,000 |
| Individual | Charitable contribution | $11,500 |
| Kollel Zichron Yaakov Yitzchak | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Bais Medrash Taharos | Charitable contribution | $8,000 |
| Individual | Charitable contribution | $8,000 |
| Kehilas New Central Inc | Charitable contribution | $8,000 |
| Afo Yeshivas Brisk Yerushalayim | Charitable donation | $7,500 |
| Yeshiva Imrei Yosef | Charitable donation | $7,500 |
| Ohel | Charity | $6,360 |
| Individual | Charitable contribution | $6,000 |
| American Friends of Meshi Inc | Charitable donation | $6,000 |
| Individual | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Individual | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Central Fund of Israel | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Individual | Charitable contribution | $3,600 |
| Individual | Charity | $3,600 |
| Keren Torah V'chesed | Charitable donation | $3,600 |
| Individual | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Yeshiva Slabodkah Knesseth Israel | Charitable donation | $3,000 |
| Yad Yisroel Inc | Charitable donation | $3,000 |
| Cong Tiferes Yaakov | Charitable donation | $2,800 |
| Bikur Cholim of Manhattan Inc | Charitable donation | $2,500 |
| Individual | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Mikvah Yisroel of Flatbush | Charitable donation | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mahir Reiss
- Isaac Reiss
- Sarah Rosenzweig
Questions people ask
Does Mahir & Helene Reiss Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mahir & Helene Reiss Foundation give?
$563,561 in tax year 2024, across 61 grants, with a typical grant of $3,600.
Who runs Mahir & Helene Reiss Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mahir Reiss (Director), Isaac Reiss (Foundation Mgr.) and Sarah Rosenzweig (Foundation Mgr.).
What does Mahir & Helene Reiss Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.