Comprehensive foundation profile based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing
The Phyllis Backer Foundation Inc is a philanthropic organization based in Uniondale, New York, with assets totaling $2,380,661. The foundation reported expenses of $1,754,793 and revenue of $441,979. It focuses on philanthropy and foundations, providing funding to various cities primarily in New York, but also in Florida and Massachusetts. Key funded cities include New York, Brooklyn, and Syracuse. The foundation's leadership team includes Richard Altman (Director, VP), Leonard S Elman (Director, President), Susan Elman (Director), Michael K Feigenbaum (Director, Secretary, Treasurer), and Lori Zimand (Director), each contributing 2 hours of work with varying compensation. The foundation does not have a publicly listed website.
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Financials
+2.6% from previous year
19 grants awarded in 2024
Of total revenue spent on programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500,000 | THE CHILD CENTER OF NY INC | Cash+Community Works Program | Forest hills, NY, US | 2023 |
| $300,000 | SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY | Phyllis Backer Professorship in Jewish Studies Fund | Syracuse, NY, US | 2024 |
| $172,406 | UNITED JEWISH APPEAL FEDERATION OF JEWISH PHILANTH | expansion of the Digital Food Pantry | New york, NY, US | 2024 |
| $140,000 | SUNRISE DAY CAMPS ASSOCIATION INC | Long Island STEAM Program Expansion; Summer 2021 Reengagement; and General Support at the Sunrise Da... | Oceanside, NY, US | 2024 |
| $125,000 | JEWISH HOME LIFECARE MANHATTAN | Geriatric Career Development | New york, NY, US | 2024 |
| $125,000 | UNITED JEWISH APPEAL FEDERATION OF JEWISH PHILANTH | Selfhelp Community Services Virtual Senior Center Program | New york, NY, US | 2024 |
| $100,000 | WESTCHESTER JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES INC | Parent Child Programs | White plains, NY, US | 2023 |
| $100,000 | THE CHILD CENTER OF NY INC | Early Head Start/Head Start program | Forest hills, NY, US | 2024 |
| $100,000 | UNITED JEWISH APPEAL FEDERATION OF JEWISH PHILANTH | Community Initiative for Holocaust Survivors | New york, NY, US | 2024 |
| $100,000 | WESTCHESTER JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES INC | Parent Child Programs | White plains, NY, US | 2024 |
People
Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
RA
Richard Altman
| Dir, VP | $7,500 | 2024 |
LS
Leonard S Elman
| Dir, Pres | $7,500 | 2024 |
SE
Susan Elman
| Dir | $7,500 | 2024 |
LZ
Lori Zimand
| Dir | $7,500 | 2024 |
MK
Michael K Feigenbaum
| Dir, Sec, Treas | $0 | 2024 |
Richard Altman
Dir, VP
Leonard S Elman
Dir, Pres
Susan Elman
Dir
Michael K Feigenbaum
Dir, Sec, Treas
Lori Zimand
Dir
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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