Fooksman Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 83-2645305

Foundation Overview

Based in Menlo Park, CA, Fooksman Family Foundation has awarded 169 grants totaling $6,180,591 to organizations in New York, Connecticut and 8 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $150 to $200,000, with a median award of $25,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$6,180,591
Total Assets
$12,636,295
Median Grant (all grants)
$25,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
30
Median Grant
$25,000
% Median Grant Decline
-17% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Growth-Minded: 53%

16 of 30 recipients (53%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.

Geographic Focus
California

Grants are geographically diversified with 38% in California and funding distributed across 10 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within California, funding concentrates in Redwood City (18%), San Carlos (15%), San Francisco (14%).

Funding Trajectory
-20%

Declining funding trend with 20% decrease over 3 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (37%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Fooksman Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
America-israel Democracy Coalition $15,000 Bryn Mawrneedhamna, PA, US The Hostage And Missing Families Forum, 2023
Americares $40,000 Stamford, CT, US General Operating Support 2023
Areivim Philanthropic Group $25,000 New York, NY, US Yearly Membership 2023
Arlekin Players Theatre $50,000 Needham, MA, US General Operating Support 2023
Artis $20,000 New York, NY, US Artis Fund- 3 Year Grant 2023
Artis $25,000 New York, NY, US Artist Residency 2023- Emergency Grant 2023
Boundless Israel Inc $50,000 Belmont, MA, US General Operating Support 2023
Chabad Of Mid Peninsula $15,000 Redwood City, CA, US Children And Family Jewish Education Programs 2023
Club Z Rimon Club $100,000 Redwood City, CA, US General Operating Support 2023 2023
Cojeco $30,000 New York, NY, US The Singing Windmills Theater Production West Coast 2023
Foundation For Defense Of Democracies $20,000 Washington, DC, US General Operating Support 2023
Foundation For Defense Of Democracies $20,000 Washington, DC, US General Operating Support- Emergency Response 2023
Grains Of Good Foundation $25,000 San Carlos, CA, US Support For Teal House Center 2023
Hillel Of Silicon Valley $30,000 San Jose, CA, US General Operating Grant 2023
Hopewell Fund Early Childhood Education $40,000 Washington, DC, US Early Childhood Education Initiative 2023
Jewish Education Project- Rootone $40,000 New York, NY, US Broadening And Deepening Rootone Educational Experiences 2023
Jewish News Syndicate $18,000 Beaverton, OR, US General Operating Support 2023 2023
Leleka $20,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Ukraine Emergency Medical 2023
Merona Leadership Foundation- Impact Forum $25,000 Encino, CA, US Yearly Membership 2023
Modern Artlife Foundation $25,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Our Class Theater Production 2023
Ngo Monitor Report Inc $10,000 Southampton, PA, US General Operating Support 2023
Revitalization Community Involvement Initiative Jpa $20,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General Operating Support 2023
Revival Foundation $30,000 Washington, DC, US Ptahy Ukraine Medical Emergency Equipment 2023
Russian Jewish Community Of San Francisco Bay Area $15,000 San Francisco, CA, US Day Camp Scholarships For Children From The Russian-speaking Jewish Families 2023
Six Point Media $50,000 St Petersbur, FL, US General Operating Support- Emergency Response 2023
Stanford Project The Freeman Spogli Institute $20,000 Stanford, CA, US Israeli Visiting Fellow Program @ Stanford's Freeman Spogli Institute For International Studies 2022 2023
Sunflower Fund $20,000 Los Altos, CA, US Ukraine Medical Emergency Equipment And Vehicles 2023
Tablet Magazine Nextbook Inc $50,000 New York, NY, US General Operating Support 2023 2023
The Louis D Brandeis Center Inc $15,000 Washington, DC, US General Support Grant 2023
Uja Federation Of New York $35,000 New York, NY, US General Grant - Israel Support 2023
Addison-penzak Jcc $25,000 Los Gatos, CA, US Russian Speaking Jewish Programs 2022
Americares $40,000 Stamford, CT, US General Operating Support 2022
Areivim Philanthropic Group $45,000 New York, NY, US Yearly Membership 2022
Arlekin Players Theatre $25,000 Needham, MA, US Cherry Orchard Play 2022 2022
Artis $50,000 New York, NY, US Artis Fund- 3 Year Grant 2022
Club Z $100,000 Redwood City, CA, US General Operating Support 2022 2022
Club Z $75,000 Redwood City, CA, US Teen Trip To Israel 2022
Cojeco $25,000 New York, NY, US The Singing Windmills By Roman Freud, June 2022 2022
Foundation For Defense Of Democracies $50,000 Washington, DC, US General Operating Support 2022
Grains For Good Foundation $60,000 San Carlos, CA, US Op Sunflower, Medical Supplies 2022
Grains For Good Foundation $10,000 San Carlos, CA, US Zhuravlikt, Support For Special Needs Children 2022
Grains For Good Foundation $110,000 San Carlos, CA, US Op Sunflower => Svoyi Medical 2022
Hebrew Public $25,000 New York, NY, US Supporting The Needs Of Ukrainian Refugees In Hebrew Public Schools 2022
Hillel Of Silicon Valley $30,000 San Jose, CA, US General Operating Grant 2022
Jewish News Services $18,000 Newton, MA, US General Operating Grant 2022
Jpa (Revitalization Community Involvement Initiative $30,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Jewish Parent Academy 2021 Grant 2022
Lawfair Project $25,000 New York, NY, US Operating Support 1 Year Grant 2022
Leleka $20,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Ukraine Emergency Medical 2022
Leleka $20,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Ukraine Emergency Medical 2022
Merona Leadership Foundation $25,000 Encino, CA, US Membership- Impact Forum 2022 2022
New Wave Arts Inc $75,000 Sunny Isles Beach, FL, US Ukraine Medical Supplies Support 2022 2022
Pledges Inc $100,000 San Francisco, CA, US Sunflower Fund/ Medical Supplies For Dnipro 2022
Rfak Global Citizens Project (Boundless) $50,000 Waltham, MA, US General Operating Support 2022
Stanford Project The Freeman Spogli Institute $20,000 Stanford, CA, US Israeli Visiting Fellow Program @ Stanford's Freeman Spogli Institute For International Studies 2022 2022
The Louis D Brandeis Center Inc $15,000 Washington, DC, US General Support Grant 2022
Uja Federation Of New York $35,000 New York, NY, US General Operating Support 2022
Worldwide Orphans Foundation $25,000 New York, NY, US Children Of Ukraine 2022
Addison-penzak Jcc $25,000 Los Gatos, CA, US Russian Speaking Jewish Programs 2022
Americares $40,000 Stamford, CT, US General Operating Support 2022
Areivim Philanthropic Group $45,000 New York, NY, US Yearly Membership 2022
Arlekin Players Theatre $25,000 Needham, MA, US Cherry Orchard Play 2022 2022
Artis $50,000 New York, NY, US Artis Fund- 3 Year Grant 2022
Club Z $100,000 Redwood City, CA, US General Operating Support 2022 2022
Club Z $75,000 Redwood City, CA, US Teen Trip To Israel 2022
Cojeco $25,000 New York, NY, US The Singing Windmills By Roman Freud, June 2022 2022
Foundation For Defense Of Democracies $50,000 Washington, DC, US General Operating Support 2022
Grains For Good Foundation $60,000 San Carlos, CA, US Op Sunflower, Medical Supplies 2022
Grains For Good Foundation $10,000 San Carlos, CA, US Zhuravlikt, Support For Special Needs Children 2022
Grains For Good Foundation $110,000 San Carlos, CA, US Op Sunflower => Svoyi Medical 2022
Hebrew Public $25,000 New York, NY, US Supporting The Needs Of Ukrainian Refugees In Hebrew Public Schools 2022
Hillel Of Silicon Valley $30,000 San Jose, CA, US General Operating Grant 2022
Jewish News Services $18,000 Newton, MA, US General Operating Grant 2022
Jpa (Revitalization Community Involvement Initiative $30,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Jewish Parent Academy 2021 Grant 2022
Lawfair Project $25,000 New York, NY, US Operating Support 1 Year Grant 2022
Leleka $20,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Ukraine Emergency Medical 2022
Leleka $20,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Ukraine Emergency Medical 2022
Merona Leadership Foundation $25,000 Encino, CA, US Membership- Impact Forum 2022 2022
New Wave Arts Inc $75,000 Sunny Isles Beach, FL, US Ukraine Medical Supplies Support 2022 2022
Pledges Inc $100,000 San Francisco, CA, US Sunflower Fund/ Medical Supplies For Dnipro 2022
Rfak Global Citizens Project (Boundless) $50,000 Waltham, MA, US General Operating Support 2022
Stanford Project The Freeman Spogli Institute $20,000 Stanford, CA, US Israeli Visiting Fellow Program @ Stanford's Freeman Spogli Institute For International Studies 2022 2022
The Louis D Brandeis Center Inc $15,000 Washington, DC, US General Support Grant 2022
Uja Federation Of New York $35,000 New York, NY, US General Operating Support 2022
Worldwide Orphans Foundation $25,000 New York, NY, US Children Of Ukraine 2022
Addison-penzak Jcc $25,000 Los Gatos, CA, US Russian Speaking Jewish Programs 2022
Americares $40,000 Stamford, CT, US General Operating Support 2022
Areivim Philanthropic Group $45,000 New York, NY, US Yearly Membership 2022
Arlekin Players Theatre $25,000 Needham, MA, US Cherry Orchard Play 2022 2022
Artis $50,000 New York, NY, US Artis Fund- 3 Year Grant 2022
Club Z $100,000 Redwood City, CA, US General Operating Support 2022 2022
Club Z $75,000 Redwood City, CA, US Teen Trip To Israel 2022
Cojeco $25,000 New York, NY, US The Singing Windmills By Roman Freud, June 2022 2022
Foundation For Defense Of Democracies $50,000 Washington, DC, US General Operating Support 2022
Grains For Good Foundation $60,000 San Carlos, CA, US Op Sunflower, Medical Supplies 2022
Grains For Good Foundation $10,000 San Carlos, CA, US Zhuravlikt, Support For Special Needs Children 2022
Grains For Good Foundation $110,000 San Carlos, CA, US Op Sunflower => Svoyi Medical 2022
Hebrew Public $25,000 New York, NY, US Supporting The Needs Of Ukrainian Refugees In Hebrew Public Schools 2022
Hillel Of Silicon Valley $30,000 San Jose, CA, US General Operating Grant 2022
Jewish News Services $18,000 Newton, MA, US General Operating Grant 2022
Jpa (Revitalization Community Involvement Initiative $30,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Jewish Parent Academy 2021 Grant 2022
Lawfair Project $25,000 New York, NY, US Operating Support 1 Year Grant 2022
Leleka $20,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Ukraine Emergency Medical 2022
Leleka $20,000 Palo Alto, CA, US Ukraine Emergency Medical 2022
Merona Leadership Foundation $25,000 Encino, CA, US Membership- Impact Forum 2022 2022
New Wave Arts Inc $75,000 Sunny Isles Beach, FL, US Ukraine Medical Supplies Support 2022 2022
Pledges Inc $100,000 San Francisco, CA, US Sunflower Fund/ Medical Supplies For Dnipro 2022
Rfak Global Citizens Project (Boundless) $50,000 Waltham, MA, US General Operating Support 2022
Stanford Project The Freeman Spogli Institute $20,000 Stanford, CA, US Israeli Visiting Fellow Program @ Stanford's Freeman Spogli Institute For International Studies 2022 2022
The Louis D Brandeis Center Inc $15,000 Washington, DC, US General Support Grant 2022
Uja Federation Of New York $35,000 New York, NY, US General Operating Support 2022
Worldwide Orphans Foundation $25,000 New York, NY, US Children Of Ukraine 2022
Afsnc $40,000 New York, NY, US Start-up Nation Central - General Support 2021 2021
Americares $40,000 Stamford, CT, US Resilience Fund 2021 Grant 2021
Areivim Philanthropic Group $35,000 New York, NY, US Support Of The Hebrew At Camp Program 2021
Arlekin Players Theatre $50,000 Needham, MA, US Capacity Building And General Operating Support Grant 2021
Artis Contemporary Israel Art Fund $20,000 New York, NY, US Artis Fund Grant 2021
Chabad Of Redwood City $15,000 Redwood City, CA, US Support Of Preschool Operations 2021
Club Z $110,000 Redwood City, CA, US 2021 Organizational Support 2021
Hillel Of Silicon Valley $20,000 San Jose, CA, US Support Of 2021 Jewish Life And Israel Programming 2021
International Fellowship Of Christians And Jews $10,000 Washington, DC, US Isaiah 58 Food Distribution Centers Grant 2021
Jewish News Services $18,000 Newton, MA, US Support Of "top Story With Jonathan Tobin" Podcast Grant 2021
Jfcs Sf $20,000 San Francisco, CA, US Vital Nutrition And Mental Health Services Grant 2021
Lawfair Project $25,000 New York, NY, US General Support Grant 2021 2021
Merona Leadership Foundation $25,025 Encino, CA, US Impact Forum Leadership Foundation 2021
Naf (the Netherlands-america Foundation) $29,780 New York, NY, US Jewish Heritage Network 2021 Grant 2021
Oshman Family Jewish Community Center $75,000 Palo Alto, CA, US The Z3 Project And Tayasim Program 2021
Shalem Foundation College $150 New York, NY, US Fooksman Family Scholarship Fund At Shalem College 2021
Uja Federation Of New York $50,000 New York, NY, US Covid 19 Relief Grant 2021
Katahdin Foundation $40,000 Berkley, CA, US Refusniks Development Project 2021
Onefamily Fund $25,000 Teaneck, NJ, US Onefamily's Children & Youth And Young Adult Division 2021
Rfak Global Citizens Project $100,000 Waltham, MA, US Boundless Grant 2021
Riley Children Foundation $10,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Purdue University Dance Marathon 2021 Grant 2021
Rsjc Of Sf Bayarea $10,000 San Francisco, CA, US Camp Scholarships For Rsj Families 2021
Yom Rishon School $10,000 Sunnyvale, CA, US Support Of Educational Programming 2021
Addison-penzak Jcc $35,000 Los Gatos, CA, US General Support 2020
Americares $40,000 Stamford, CT, US General Support 2020
Arlekin Players Theatre $20,000 Needham, MA, US General Support 2020
Club Z $200,000 Redwood City, CA, US General Support 2020
Hillel Of Silicon Valley $20,000 San Jose, CA, US General Support 2020
Jewish Learningworks $15,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Support 2020
Oshman Family Jewish Community Center $25,000 Palo Alto, CA, US General Support 2020
Revitalization Community Involvement Initiative (jewish Parent Academy) $60,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General Support 2020
The Areivim Philanthropic Group $50,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
The Lawfare Project $25,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
United Nations Watch - Usa $20,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2020
Israel Institute $1,200 Washington, DC, US General Support 2020
Friends Of Impj Mehana Jaffa $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General Support 2020
Jewish News Services $10,000 Newton, MA, US General Support 2020
Jewish Agency For Israel Na $60,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
Chabad Of Mid Peninsula $10,000 Redwood City, CA, US General Support 2020
Artis Contemporary Israel Art Fund $20,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
America Gives Inc $50,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
American Friends Of Leket Israel $50,000 Teaneck, NJ, US General Support 2020
Friends Of Ir David $50,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
Wecode $50,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
International Fellowship Of Christians And Jews $15,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2020
Hebrew Public $40,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
Hebrew Free Loan Association Of Sf $20,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Support 2020
Digital Culture Jhn $11,436 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
Jfcs Sf $20,000 San Francisco, CA, US General Support 2020
Uja Federation Of New York $20,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
Afsnc Spacegirls Project $20,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
Birds For Good Project $5,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
Afsnc $40,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
Central Fund Of Israel $25,000 Cedarhurst, NY, US General Support 2020
Queens College Foundation $3,000 Queens, NY, US General Support 2020
Schalem Foundation College $25,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2020
Theater You $15,000 Mountain View, CA, US General Support 2020
Merona Leadership Foundation $25,000 Encino, CA, US General Support 2020

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Fooksman Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 83-2645305
Website http://fooksmanfoundation.org
Address 405 EL CAMINO REAL 629 Menlo Park, CA 94025-5240

Key People (2)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Fooksman Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Presdient Eugene Fooksman
Secretary & Chief Financia Myron G Sugarman

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.