Norman and Susan Ember Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-3799925 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$19K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$543K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
From the return
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
5% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Synagogue | New York, NY | General support | $2,950 |
| Congregation Beit Simchat Torah | New York, NY | General support | $1,500 |
| City Harvest | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| City Meals on Wheels | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Gods Love We Deliver | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Share Our Strength | Washington, DC | General support | $1,000 |
| Hunger Free NY City | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Hunger Solutions New York | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Westside Campaign Against Hunger | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Why Hunger | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera | New York, NY | General support | $950 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | General support | $600 |
| Museum of Modern Art | New York, NY | General support | $600 |
| Classic Stage Company | New York, NY | General support | $500 |
| Jewish Museum | New York, NY | General support | $500 |
| Neue Galerie New York | New York, NY | General support | $500 |
| Solomon R Guggenheim Fdn | New York, NY | General support | $500 |
| The Public Theater | New York, NY | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,100 | 20 |
| 2024 | $22,505 | 16 |
| 2023 | $26,325 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622179349100517
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3799925
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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