The Herman and Jerry Finkelstein Foundation
Invitation OnlyPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-7690111 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$42K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$1,800
Total assets$1.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $4,000.
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
29% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aish Philadelphia | Bala Cynwyd, PA | For unrestricted use of recipient | $6,000 |
| Maccabi USA Sports of Israel | Philadelphia, PA | For unrestricted use of recipient | $5,400 |
| Penn State Jewish Studies | University Park, PA | For unrestricted use of recipient | $5,000 |
| Thank Israel Soliders | Washington, DC | For unrestricted use of recipient | $5,000 |
| Boys Town Jerusalem Foundation of America | New York, NY | For unrestricted use of recipient | $4,000 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind | Warrington, PA | For unrestricted use of recipient | $2,000 |
| New York Law School | New York, NY | For unrestricted use of recipient | $2,000 |
| Various Small Contribution Less Than 1000 - Detail Available on Request | On Request, PA | For unrestricted use of recipient | $2,000 |
| Temple Har Zion | Penn Valley, PA | For unrestricted use of recipient | $1,800 |
| Ajc | Coaopolis, PA | For unrestricted use of recipient | $1,800 |
| Impact 100 Philadelphia | Wynwood, PA | For unrestricted use of recipient | $1,250 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | For unrestricted use of recipient | $1,200 |
| Elk Fare | Elk Grove Village, IL | For unrestricted use of recipient | $1,000 |
| Lankenau Hospital Foundation | Wynnewood, PA | For unrestricted use of recipient | $1,000 |
| Support Center for Child Advocates | Philadelphia, PA | For unrestricted use of recipient | $1,000 |
| Temple University Beasley School of Law | Philadelphia, PA | For unrestricted use of recipient | $1,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers | Staten Island, NY | For unrestricted use of recipient | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $42,450 | 17 |
| 2024 | $39,250 | 17 |
| 2023 | $42,650 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602389349100700
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7690111
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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