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Private foundation · EIN 13-3799925

Ember Foundation

New York, NY

Ember Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $19.1K in grants and contributions paid across 20 grants, with $543K in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Central Synagogue, Congregation Beit Simchat Torah and City Harvest.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Central SynagogueNew York, NYGeneral Support$2,950
Congregation Beit Simchat TorahNew York, NYGeneral Support$1,500
City HarvestNew York, NYGeneral Support$1,000
City Meals on WheelsNew York, NYGeneral Support$1,000
Coalition for the HomelessNew York, NYGeneral Support$1,000
Food Bank for New York CityNew York, NYGeneral Support$1,000
Gods Love We DeliverNew York, NYGeneral Support$1,000
Share Our StrengthWashington, DCGeneral Support$1,000
Hunger Free Ny CityNew York, NYGeneral Support$1,000
Hunger Solutions New YorkNew York, NYGeneral Support$1,000
Westside Campaign Against HungerNew York, NYGeneral Support$1,000
Why HungerNew York, NYGeneral Support$1,000
Metropolitan OperaNew York, NYGeneral Support$950
Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York, NYGeneral Support$600
Museum of Modern ArtNew York, NYGeneral Support$600
Classic Stage CompanyNew York, NYGeneral Support$500
Jewish MuseumNew York, NYGeneral Support$500
Neue Galerie New YorkNew York, NYGeneral Support$500
Solomon R Guggenheim FdnNew York, NYGeneral Support$500
The Public TheaterNew York, NYGeneral Support$500

Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Ember Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, Ember Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Ember Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $19,100 in grants and contributions paid (20 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Ember Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Central Synagogue (NY), $2.95K, Congregation Beit Simchat Torah (NY), $1.5K, City Harvest (NY), $1K, City Meals on Wheels (NY), $1K and Coalition for the Homeless (NY), $1K.