Max and Sunny Howard Memorial Foundation
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 27-3130549 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JENNIFER L NOSENCHUK |
|---|---|
| Address | 801 SECOND AVENUE 6TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10017 |
| Phone | 2125575666 |
| Form and materials | LETTER DESCRIBING THE PROPOSED CHARITABLE PROJECT. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED DURING THE SUMMER. |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION AWARDS ITS GRANTS TO US 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS. NO GRANTS ARE AWARDED DIRECTLTY TO INDIVIDUALS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
42% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emunah | New York, NY | Restricted projects $97K and unrestricted $3K | $100,000 |
| American Friends Neve Shalom-Wahat Al Salam | Gendale, CA | Restricted for the renovation of the therapy room | $30,000 |
| American Friends of Tel Aviv University | New York, NY | Restricted for the dr. pinhas and raya schlosberg and aaron gorelik scholarship fund | $30,000 |
| Compass to Care Childhood Cancer Foundation | Chicago, IL | Restricted to non-emergency medical transportation program | $30,000 |
| Univ of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Restricted for penn fund scholarships | $30,000 |
| America Needs You Inc | New York, NY | Restricted for any fellows program | $25,000 |
| Amit Children's Inc | New York, NY | Restricted for midreshet amit kamah high school for girls | $25,000 |
| Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation | Boca Raton, FL | Restricted for the campus ambassador program | $25,000 |
| New Israel Fund | New York, NY | Restricted to your arts and culture project | $25,000 |
| Birthright Israel | New York, NY | Restricted for the funding of 5 participants on birthright israel classic trip | $25,000 |
| Gimmel Foundation | New York, NY | Restricted for cultural after-school programs and summer camp programs | $20,000 |
| Uja | New York, NY | Restricted for the ariel center | $20,000 |
| New York Cares | New York, NY | Restricted for the costs of distribution for the annual coat drive | $15,000 |
| Project Morry | Port Chester, NY | Restricted for the laptop program for high school seniors | $15,000 |
| Hebrew Free Burial Assoc | New York, NY | Restricted for burial costs | $10,000 |
| Penn Hillel Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Temple Sinai-North Stamford | Stamford, CT | Restricted for funding to support the building of the playground | $10,000 |
| Yti Org | Lakewood, NJ | Restricted to emotion unlocked | $10,000 |
| Alpine Learning Group | Paramus, NJ | Restricted for the adult job placement initiative | $5,000 |
| Integrative Strategies Forum - Musical Seeds | Silver Spring, MD | Restricted | $5,000 |
| Jewish Children's Museum | Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $470,000 | 21 |
| 2024 | $455,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | $440,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610769349100721
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-3130549
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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