The Jack & Pearl Resnick Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Jack & Pearl Resnick Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $239,600 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $18,900 and the largest $55,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$239,600
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$18,900
- Largest grant$55,500
- Assets$5.3 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was down from $269,000 the year before.
30% of its 2025 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 | $259,000 | 11 | $5.3 million |
| 2024 | $269,000 | 11 | $5.3 million |
| 2025 | $239,600 | 10 | $5.3 million |
How to apply
The Jack & Pearl Resnick 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 The Jack & Pearl Resnick Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $201,800 |
| Florida | 2 | $37,800 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clal - the National Jewish Center for Learning | To support charitable purpose | $55,500 |
| Anti Defamation League | To support charitable purpose | $55,000 |
| Albert Einstein College of Medicine | To support charitable purpose | $27,500 |
| Morselife Foundation | To support charitable purpose | $19,800 |
| Riverspring Living | To support charitable purpose | $19,800 |
| The Ami-Da Institute | To support charitable purpose | $18,000 |
| American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic | To support charitable purpose | $11,000 |
| Film Society Lincoln Center | To support charitable purpose | $11,000 |
| Sutton Place Synagogue | To support charitable purpose | $11,000 |
| Dorot Inc | To support charitable purpose | $11,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven J Rotter
- IRA Resnick
- Neil Katz
- Kalpana Gajjar
- Jonathan D Resnick
Questions people ask
Does The Jack & Pearl Resnick Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Jack & Pearl Resnick Foundation give?
$239,600 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $18,900.
Who runs The Jack & Pearl Resnick Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Steven J Rotter (Treasurer), IRA Resnick (Director/Vp), Neil Katz (Director/Vp/Sec) and Kalpana Gajjar (Assistant Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Jack & Pearl Resnick Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.