Robert and Jill Granader Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robert and Jill Granader Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $687,500 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $113,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$687,500
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$113,000
- Assets$6.8 million
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2025 was up from $581,830 the year before.
59% of its 2025 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 | $354,000 | 8 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $581,830 | 10 | $4.4 million |
| 2025 | $687,500 | 17 | $6.8 million |
How to apply
Robert and Jill Granader Family 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 Robert and Jill Granader Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 4 | $318,500 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 5 | $89,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $87,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $42,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charles E Smith Jewish Day School | General operating support | $113,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington | General operating support | $102,500 |
| Administrators of Tulane University | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School | General operating support | $85,000 |
| American Israel Education Foundation | General operating support | $75,000 |
| New York Shakespeare Festival | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Shalom Learning Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| The Miami Foundation | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Jewish Funders Network | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Hillel Day School Of Metropolitan Detroit | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Maryland Inc | General operating support | $18,000 |
| Zioness Movement Inc | General operating support | $12,500 |
| Edlavitch Jewish Community Center | General operating support | $12,000 |
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation Inc | General operating support | $7,500 |
| New York Abortion Access Fund | General operating support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Grander
- Jill Snyder Grander
- Larisa Avner Trainor
- Mathew Brehm
Questions people ask
Does Robert and Jill Granader Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert and Jill Granader Family Foundation give?
$687,500 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Robert and Jill Granader Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Grander (Director, President), Jill Snyder Grander (Director, Vice President), Larisa Avner Trainor (Secretary) and Mathew Brehm (Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer).
What does Robert and Jill Granader Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.