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The Fagenson Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only New York, New York · EIN 133980456

The Fagenson Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $15,650 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $1,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $37,500 the year before.

55% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$31,02541$414,702
2024$37,50054$431,521
2025$15,65043$395,591

How to apply

The Fagenson 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Fagenson Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York14$6,300
New Jersey3$1,800
U.S. Virgin Islands1$1,500
District of Columbia5$1,000
Rhode Island1$1,000
Florida4$950
Virginia2$650
Texas2$500
California1$350
Georgia1$300

Grants paid in 2025

The 40 largest of 43 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Hebrew Congregation of St Thomas
St Thomas, VI
General purpose, unless otherwise noted$1,500
Carl Schurz Park Association
New York, NY
General purpose, unless otherwise noted$1,250
Individual
NY
General purpose, unless otherwise noted$1,000
Hudson Catholic High School
Jersey City, NJ
General purpose, unless otherwise noted$1,000
Stephen Wise Free Synagogue
New York, NY
General purpose, unless otherwise noted$1,000
International Tennis Hall of Fame
Newport, RI
General purpose, unless otherwise noted$1,000
Pilots to the Rescue
Brooklyn, NY
General purpose, unless otherwise noted$600
World Wildlife Fund
Washington, DC
General purpose, unless otherwise noted$500
South Hampton Hospital Foundation
Southampton, NY
General Purpose unless otherwise stated$500
Oakhurst Independent Hose Co
Oakhurst, NJ
General purpose, unless otherwise noted$500
AMA Animal Rescue
Brooklyn, NY
General purpose, unless otherwise noted$500
Chabad of Palm Beach
Palm Beach, FL
General purpose, unless otherwise noted$500
ChildFund International
Richmond, VA
General purpose, unless otherwise noted$400
Second Chances for Blind Dogs Fdn
Shermond Oaks, CA
General purpose, unless otherwise noted$350
Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue
San Angelo, TX
General purpose, unless otherwise noted$350
Bideawee Inc
New York, NY
General purpose, unless otherwise noted$300
Veterans of Foreign Wars Fdn
Kansas City, MO
General purpose, unless otherwise noted$300
American Cancer Society
Atlanta, GA
General purpose, unless otherwise noted$300
Monmouth County SPCA
Eatontown, NJ
General purpose, unless otherwise noted$300
K-9 Lifeline Rescue
Genoa City, WI
General purpose, unless otherwise noted$250
Planned Parentenhood of Greater New
New York, NY
General purpose, unless otherwise noted$250
Central Park Conservancy
New York, NY
General purpose, unless otherwise noted$250
Individual
VA
General purpose, unless otherwise noted$250
Nat'l Law Enforcement Officers Memo
Washington, DC
General purpose, unless otherwise noted$200
Shriners Hospital
Tampa, FL
General purpose, unless otherwise noted$200
Whitney Museum
New York, NY
General purpose, unless otherwise noted$200
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Washington, DC
General purpose, unless otherwise noted$150
Animal Haven Shelter
New York, NY
General purpose, unless otherwise noted$150
Individual
TX
General purpose, unless otherwise noted$150
Humane Scciety of Treasure Coast
Palm City, FL
General purpose, unless otherwise noted$150
Make a Wish Foundation
Phoenix, AZ
General purpose, unless otherwise noted$150
Kids Wish Network
Holiday, FL
General purpose, unless otherwise noted$100
American Humane
NW Washington, DC
General purpose, unless otherwise noted$100
ASPCA
New York, NY
General purpose, unless otherwise noted$100
Danny Ron Rescue
Rembert Lane, SC
General purpose, unless otherwise noted$100
Mascular Degeneration Research
Clarksburg, MD
General purpose, unless otherwise noted$100
St Joseph's Indian School
Chamberlain, SD
General purpose, unless otherwise noted$100
Disabled American Veterans
Erianger, KY
General purpose, unless otherwise noted$100
Four Corners Equine Rescue
Aztec, NM
General purpose, unless otherwise noted$100
National Audubon Society
New York, NY
General purpose, unless otherwise noted$100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Fagenson Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Fagenson Family Foundation give?

$15,650 in tax year 2025, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $250.

Who runs The Fagenson Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Robert Fagenson (Pres.& Director), Richard Kandel (Sec'y-Treasurer), Stephanie Fagenson (Director) and Jennifer Fagenson (Director).

What does The Fagenson Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, environment and conservation and animals.

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