Benjamin & Lorelei Hammerman Foundation Ltd
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-3593279 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $1,500.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
23% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Idf | New York, NY | Contributions | $38,500 |
| John Hopkin Foundation | Baltimore, MD | Contributions | $20,000 |
| Westchester Day School | Mamaroneck, NY | Contribution | $1,800 |
| Chabad of South Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | Contributions | $1,500 |
| American Friends of Magen David Ado | New York, NY | Contributions | $500 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | Contributions | $110 |
| Jewish Foundation for Righetous | New York, NY | Contributions | $100 |
| National Yiddish Book Center | Amherst, MA | Contribution | $100 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund | New York, NY | Contributions | $100 |
| Guide Dog Foundation | Smithtown, NY | Contributions | $100 |
| New York Public Library | New York, NY | Contributions | $100 |
| Jewish Museum | New York, NY | Contributions | $75 |
| Israel Children's Cancer Foundation | Lawrence, NY | Contributions | $72 |
The return also lists 12 grants to individuals ($13,416). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $76,473 | 25 |
| 2024 | $29,480 | 30 |
| 2023 | $50,571 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601599349100710
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3593279
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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