The Arthur & Joyce Fein Family Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various causes primarily within the Jewish community. Its mission focuses on funding synagogues, educational institutions, and social welfare programs, reflecting a commitment to religious, educational, and social service initiatives. The foundation serves a diverse range of recipients, including religious organizations and educational nonprofits, with a strong emphasis on Jewish community support. While it operates primarily in New York and New Jersey, its funding extends to various states, indicating a broader commitment to Jewish causes beyond its immediate geographic area.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid‑sized Jewish community organizations (synagogues, Jewish day schools, local social‑service programs and emergency medical/jewish welfare groups) located in New York/New Jersey or nearby states seeking modest project or operating support.
Good Fit
- • Organization is a synagogue, Jewish school, or Jewish social/welfare program.
- • Located in New York or New Jersey (or nearby regional state).
- • Needs align with modest grant sizes (typical awards are under $5K, with some up to ~$20K).
- • Has an introduction or nomination route through a board member or local community leader.
- • Track record of local community impact or service to Jewish populations (including emergency medical services).
Geography
Recent grants reached organizations in six states but are concentrated in one state that received 57% of dollars, indicating a regional footprint centered on New York with some out‑of‑state giving.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded about 25–27 distinct recipients each year (many independent synagogues and schools) and shows both returning grantees and a meaningful number of new recipients, suggesting a broad recipient set despite dollar concentration among top grantees.
New Applicants
The foundation states it funds only preselected applicants and has no public website, but observed giving includes roughly ten new grantees in the latest year, so new entrants appear possible though likely via nomination or relationship rather than an open public application.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
