Private foundation · New York, NY
The Esther & Robert Born Foundation
Typical grant size
$3K – $10K – $25K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
23
Repeat grantees
10
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF
DeadlinesREQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE DECEMBER 31
ContactRICHARD BORN · 9176402182
MaterialsWRITTEN REQUEST - ORGANIZATION NAME AND CHARITABLE PURPOSE
RestrictionsTHERE ARE NO AWARD RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS
Leadership · from 2024 990-PF
Richard Born
PRESIDENT
Rita Distenfeld
TREASURER
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2024
35.6%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
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210
Total grants awarded
$4.7M
Total amount
$23K
Average grant
$240K
Largest grant
Giving by year
Top recipients
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.