The Mermelstein Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Mermelstein Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $141,338 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $19,825. 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$141,338
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$19,825
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees72%
Giving in 2024 was down from $212,958 the year before.
72% 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 | $212,958 | 55 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $141,338 | 46 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
The Mermelstein 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 Mermelstein Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York. It also paid $1,500 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 35 | $117,198 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $16,040 |
| Florida | 3 | $4,500 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva Har Torah | Donation to charitable organization. | $19,825 |
| JCC Chabad W Queens | Donation to charitable organization. | $18,000 |
| Hebrew Academy of Long Beach | Donation to charitable organization. | $15,660 |
| Daf A Week Inc | Donation to charitable organization. | $15,500 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | Donation to charitable organization. | $8,000 |
| Toy Drive of Great Neck | Donation to charitable organization. | $8,000 |
| JCC of Great Neck | Donation to charitable organization. | $5,200 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Beach County | Donation to charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| Jewish Community Chabad | Donation to charitable organization. | $5,000 |
| Great Neck Synagogue | Donation to charitable organization. | $4,020 |
| American Friends of Shalva | Donation to charitable organization. | $3,780 |
| JCC Chabad | Donation to charitable organization. | $3,600 |
| Grilling for Israel | Donation to charitable organization. | $2,500 |
| Emunah of America Inc | Donation to charitable organization. | $2,360 |
| Congregation Tifereth Moshe | Donation to charitable organization. | $2,000 |
| Yeshiva University | Doantion to charitable organization. | $2,000 |
| A Time USA | Donation to charitable organization. | $1,800 |
| Aleph Kosher | Donation to charitable organization. | $1,500 |
| Shaarei Chesed Synagogue | Donation to charitable organization. | $1,500 |
| American Committee for Shaarei Tzedek | Donation to charitable organization. | $1,310 |
| Just One Chesed | Donation to charitable organization. | $1,000 |
| Lubavitch of Arkansas | Donation to charitable organization. | $1,000 |
| Nsha | Donation to charitable organization. | $1,000 |
| One Israel Fund | Donation to charitable organziation. | $1,000 |
| Saddle Rock Minyan | Donation to charitable organization. | $1,000 |
| Shaare Zedek | Donation to charitable organization. | $1,000 |
| Shaarei Zion of Great Neck | Donation to charitable organization. | $1,000 |
| Yign | Donation to charitable organization | $1,000 |
| Keren Hachesed | Donation to charitable organization. | $878 |
| Special Children's Center | Donation to charitable organization. | $610 |
| Blev Echad | Donation to charitable organization. | $540 |
| Chabad of S Maarten | Donation to charitable organization. | $500 |
| Friends of Fidf | Donation to charitable organization. | $500 |
| Ncsy Summer | Donation to charitable organization. | $500 |
| Shaarei Zedek Medical Center | Donation to charitable organization. | $500 |
| UJA Federation of Ny | Donation to charitable organization. | $450 |
| North Shore Hebrew Academy | Donation to charitable organization. | $375 |
| Jec | Donation to charitable organization. | $360 |
| Chai Lifelline | Donation to charitable organization. | $300 |
| New York Cancer Center | Donation to charitable organization. | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Bernard Mermelstein
Questions people ask
Does The Mermelstein Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Mermelstein Foundation give?
$141,338 in tax year 2024, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Mermelstein Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bernard Mermelstein (Req).
What does The Mermelstein Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and international.