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Samuel H Christenfeld Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1947. It holds total assets of $210K. Annual income is reported at $17K. Total assets have decreased from $296K in 2011 to $211K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and New Jersey. According to available records, Samuel H Christenfeld Foundation Inc. has made 29 grants totaling $59K, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $11K and $21K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $21K distributed across 10 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $5K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 10 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in New York and New Jersey and Ohio. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$200
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$4K
Based on 6 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Samuel H Christenfeld Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 29 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, NJ, OH.
Samuel H Christenfeld Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $59K across 29 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $5K.
Samuel H Christenfeld Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Samuel H Christenfeld Foundation Inc. is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Argintar | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael Grad | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Emily Christenfeld | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$12K
Total Assets
$211K
Fair Market Value
$206K
Net Worth
$211K
Grants Paid
$11K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$8K
Distribution Amount
$10K
Total: $202K
Total Grants
29
Total Giving
$59K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
10
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Avenue SynagogueCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Temple Emanuel Of The Pascak ValleyCHARITABLE | Woodcliff Lake, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| Youth Renewal FundCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Uja FederationCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Jewish Women'S FoundationCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $250 | 2023 |
| Eugene Zitwer FoundationCHARITABLECHARITABLE | Brooklyn, NY | $200 | 2022 |
| Fidelity CharitableCHARITABLE | Cincinnati, OH | $5K | 2021 |
| Congregation Ohr ShalomCHARITABLE | Summit, NJ | $2K | 2021 |
| Birthright Israel FoundationCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $200 | 2021 |
| Jewish National FundCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $1K | 2020 |