The Jay and Liuba Firman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Jay and Liuba Firman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dix Hills, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $40,000 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,500. 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$40,000
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$22,834
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was up from $36,500 the year before.
18% 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 | $36,500 | 39 | $23,520 |
| 2024 | $40,000 | 39 | $22,834 |
How to apply
The Jay and Liuba Firman 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 The Jay and Liuba Firman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 | $14,500 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $4,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $3,500 |
| Oregon | 5 | $2,500 |
| California | 4 | $2,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association of Li | Alzheimer research | $2,500 |
| American Red Cross | Intl disaster relief | $2,500 |
| Starkey Hearing Foundation | Hearing foundation | $2,500 |
| American Heart Association | Heart disease research | $2,000 |
| Dana Farber Children's Fund | Cancer research | $2,000 |
| Diabetes Action | Diabetes research | $2,000 |
| St Judes Children Hospital | Children's hospital | $2,000 |
| The Alanso Foundation | Youth and veterans | $1,250 |
| American Cancer Society | Cancer research | $1,000 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | Suicide prevention | $1,000 |
| City Harvest | Distribute meals to needy | $1,000 |
| City Meals on Wheels | Distribute meals to needy | $1,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Medical research | $1,000 |
| Feed America | Distribute meals for needy | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Intl | Housing for needy | $1,000 |
| Henry Street Settlement | Social services for ny | $1,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Blood cancer research | $1,000 |
| Long Island Cares | Food for needy | $1,000 |
| Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation | Cancer research | $1,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Suffolk County | Grants wishes of ill children | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of NYC | Reproductive health services | $1,000 |
| Save the Children | Promotes children's rights | $1,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York | Israel emergency fund | $1,000 |
| Why Hunger | Distribute food for needy | $1,000 |
| Friends of the River | River conservation | $500 |
| Friends of Trees | Tree planting | $500 |
| Island Harvest | Distributes food to hungry | $500 |
| Jewish Voice for Peace | Social services | $500 |
| National Psoriasis Foundation | Psoriasis research | $500 |
| No Kid Hungry | Prevent poverty | $500 |
| Oakwood Friends School | Education | $500 |
| Oregon Food Bank | Food for the needy | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette | Reproductive health services | $500 |
| Portland Immigrants Rights Coalition | Social services | $500 |
| Special Olympics | Special olympics | $500 |
| The Nature Concervancy | Keeps land and water safe | $500 |
| US Holocaust Museum | Holocaust memorial | $500 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Biodiversity conservation | $500 |
| Sierra Club | Environmental causes | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Mathew Firman
Questions people ask
Does The Jay and Liuba Firman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Jay and Liuba Firman Family Foundation give?
$40,000 in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Jay and Liuba Firman Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mathew Firman (Trustee).
What does The Jay and Liuba Firman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and human services.