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Fooksman Family Foundation is a private corporation based in MENLO PARK, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2020. It holds total assets of $18.5M. Annual income is reported at $1.6M. Total assets have grown from $9.6M in 2019 to $12.6M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, New York and Massachusetts. According to available records, Fooksman Family Foundation has made 85 grants totaling $3M, with a median grant of $25K. The foundation has distributed between $778K and $1.1M annually from 2020 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $150 to $200K, with an average award of $36K. The foundation has supported 58 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, Massachusetts, which account for 85% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$150
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$34K
Largest Grant
$110K
Based on 23 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Fooksman Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 85 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, MA.
Fooksman Family Foundation has distributed a total of $3M across 85 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $36K. Individual grants have ranged from $150 to $200K.
Fooksman Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Fooksman Family Foundation is headquartered in MENLO PARK, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene Fooksman | PRESDIENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Myron G Sugarman | SECRETARY & CHIEF FINANCIA | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.3M
Total Assets
$12.6M
Fair Market Value
$12.6M
Net Worth
$12.5M
Grants Paid
$898K
Contributions
$311K
Net Investment Income
$1.6M
Distribution Amount
$464K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
85
Total Giving
$3M
Average Grant
$36K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
58
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grains For Good FoundationOP SUNFLOWER => SVOYI MEDICAL | San Carlos, CA | $110K | 2022 |
| Club ZGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 2022 | Redwood City, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Pledges IncSUNFLOWER FUND/ MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR DNIPRO | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| New Wave Arts IncUKRAINE MEDICAL SUPPLIES SUPPORT 2022 | Sunny Isles Beach, FL | $75K | 2022 |
| Foundation For Defense Of DemocraciesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $50K | 2022 |
| ArtisARTIS FUND- 3 YEAR GRANT | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Rfak Global Citizens Project (Boundless)GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Waltham, MA | $50K | 2022 |
| Areivim Philanthropic GroupYEARLY MEMBERSHIP | New York, NY | $45K | 2022 |
| AmericaresGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Stamford, CT | $40K | 2022 |
| Uja Federation Of New YorkGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $35K | 2022 |
| Hillel Of Silicon ValleyGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | San Jose, CA | $30K | 2022 |
| Jpa (Revitalization Community Involvement InitiativeJEWISH PARENT ACADEMY 2021 GRANT | Brooklyn, NY | $30K | 2022 |
| CojecoTHE SINGING WINDMILLS BY ROMAN FREUD, JUNE 2022 | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Lawfair ProjectOPERATING SUPPORT 1 YEAR GRANT | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Worldwide Orphans FoundationCHILDREN OF UKRAINE | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Arlekin Players TheatreCHERRY ORCHARD PLAY 2022 | Needham, MA | $25K | 2022 |
| Addison-Penzak JccRUSSIAN SPEAKING JEWISH PROGRAMS | Los Gatos, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Merona Leadership FoundationMEMBERSHIP- IMPACT FORUM 2022 | Encino, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Hebrew PublicSUPPORTING THE NEEDS OF UKRAINIAN REFUGEES IN HEBREW PUBLIC SCHOOLS | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| LelekaUKRAINE EMERGENCY MEDICAL | Palo Alto, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Stanford Project The Freeman Spogli InstituteISRAELI VISITING FELLOW PROGRAM @ STANFORD'S FREEMAN SPOGLI INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES 2022 | Stanford, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Jewish News ServicesGENERAL OPERATING GRANT | Newton, MA | $18K | 2022 |
| The Louis D Brandeis Center IncGENERAL SUPPORT GRANT | Washington, DC | $15K | 2022 |
| Rfak Global Citizens ProjectBOUNDLESS GRANT | Waltham, MA | $100K | 2021 |
| Oshman Family Jewish Community CenterTHE Z3 PROJECT AND TAYASIM PROGRAM | Palo Alto, CA | $75K | 2021 |
| AfsncSTART-UP NATION CENTRAL - GENERAL SUPPORT 2021 | New York, NY | $40K | 2021 |
| Katahdin FoundationREFUSNIKS DEVELOPMENT PROJECT | Berkley, CA | $40K | 2021 |
| Naf (The Netherlands-America Foundation)JEWISH HERITAGE NETWORK 2021 GRANT | New York, NY | $30K | 2021 |
| Onefamily FundONEFAMILY'S CHILDREN & YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT DIVISION | Teaneck, NJ | $25K | 2021 |
| Jfcs SfVITAL NUTRITION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES GRANT | San Francisco, CA | $20K | 2021 |
| Artis Contemporary Israel Art FundARTIS FUND GRANT | New York, NY | $20K | 2021 |
| Chabad Of Redwood CitySUPPORT OF PRESCHOOL OPERATIONS | Redwood City, CA | $15K | 2021 |
| Riley Children FoundationPURDUE UNIVERSITY DANCE MARATHON 2021 GRANT | Indianapolis, IN | $10K | 2021 |
| Rsjc Of Sf BayareaCAMP SCHOLARSHIPS FOR RSJ FAMILIES | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2021 |
| International Fellowship Of Christians And JewsISAIAH 58 FOOD DISTRIBUTION CENTERS GRANT | Washington, DC | $10K | 2021 |
| Yom Rishon SchoolSUPPORT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING | Sunnyvale, CA | $10K | 2021 |
| Shalem Foundation CollegeFOOKSMAN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND AT SHALEM COLLEGE | New York, NY | $150 | 2021 |
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