The Fagenson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-3980456 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $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
69% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hebrew Congregation of St Thomas | St Thomas, VI | General purpose, unless otherwise noted | $1,500 |
| Carl Schurz Park Association | New York, NY | General purpose, unless otherwise noted | $1,250 |
| Hudson Catholic High School | Jersey City, NJ | General purpose, unless otherwise noted | $1,000 |
| Stephen Wise Free Synagogue | New York, NY | General purpose, unless otherwise noted | $1,000 |
| International Tennis Hall of Fame | Newport, RI | General purpose, unless otherwise noted | $1,000 |
| Pilots to the Rescue | Brooklyn, NY | General purpose, unless otherwise noted | $600 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | General purpose, unless otherwise noted | $500 |
| South Hampton Hospital Foundation | Southampton, NY | General Purpose unless otherwise stated | $500 |
| AMA Animal Rescue | Brooklyn, NY | General purpose, unless otherwise noted | $500 |
| Chabad of Palm Beach | Palm Beach, FL | General purpose, unless otherwise noted | $500 |
| ChildFund International | Richmond, VA | General purpose, unless otherwise noted | $400 |
| Second Chances for Blind Dogs Fdn | Shermond Oaks, CA | General purpose, unless otherwise noted | $350 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue | San Angelo, TX | General purpose, unless otherwise noted | $350 |
| Bideawee Inc | New York, NY | General purpose, unless otherwise noted | $300 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars Fdn | Kansas City, MO | General purpose, unless otherwise noted | $300 |
| American Cancer Society | Atlanta, GA | General purpose, unless otherwise noted | $300 |
| Monmouth County SPCA | Eatontown, NJ | General purpose, unless otherwise noted | $300 |
| K-9 Lifeline Rescue | Genoa City, WI | General purpose, unless otherwise noted | $250 |
| Shriners Hospital | Tampa, FL | General purpose, unless otherwise noted | $200 |
| Whitney Museum | New York, NY | General purpose, unless otherwise noted | $200 |
| Animal Haven Shelter | New York, NY | General purpose, unless otherwise noted | $150 |
| Humane Scciety of Treasure Coast | Palm City, FL | General purpose, unless otherwise noted | $150 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | General purpose, unless otherwise noted | $150 |
| Kids Wish Network | Holiday, FL | General purpose, unless otherwise noted | $100 |
| American Humane | NW Washington, DC | General purpose, unless otherwise noted | $100 |
| Danny Ron Rescue | Rembert Lane, SC | General purpose, unless otherwise noted | $100 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | Chamberlain, SD | General purpose, unless otherwise noted | $100 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Erianger, KY | General purpose, unless otherwise noted | $100 |
| Four Corners Equine Rescue | Aztec, NM | General purpose, unless otherwise noted | $100 |
| National Audubon Society | New York, NY | General purpose, unless otherwise noted | $100 |
| National Children's Cancer Society | Belleville, IL | General purpose, unless otherwise noted | $100 |
| Syracuse Univ Hendricks Chapel | Syracuse, NY | General purpose, unless otherwise noted | $100 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society | Washington, DC | General purpose, unless otherwise noted | $50 |
The return also lists 10 grants to individuals ($2,950). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,650 | 43 |
| 2024 | $37,500 | 54 |
| 2023 | $31,025 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 31, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612129349100411
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3980456
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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