The Eugene And Estelle Ferkauf
The organization is a private foundation focused on supporting various charitable causes, particularly those related to Jewish community projects, healthcare, and mental health services. It provides funding primarily for general operations of nonprofit organizations, indicating a commitment to sustaining essential community services. The foundation's grantmaking reflects a strong emphasis on supporting hospitals, community centers, and mental health institutions, showcasing its dedication to health and well-being. While it primarily serves organizations in New York, its funding also extends to a few other states, demonstrating a broader commitment to community support.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized New York-based nonprofits (especially Jewish community organizations, local hospitals/health programs, mental health education, and community centers) seeking modest general operating support and comfortable with one-time or small recurring grants.
Good Fit
- • Located in New York or serving New York communities (in-state funding dominates).
- • Mission aligned with Jewish community life, local hospitals, mental health education, or community service.
- • Requesting modest general operating or program support (typical grants are in the low-thousands).
- • Existing relationship or introduction to trustees or current grantees.
- • History of reliable stewardship and ability to receive small, unrestricted grants.
Geography
Grants were made to organizations in six states, but giving is heavily concentrated in New York (about 83% of dollars), so the footprint is multi-state in practice but functionally New York‑focused.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 20 distinct recipients across hospitals, synagogues, schools and community groups with many repeat grantees (17 returning), indicating a moderately diverse portfolio for a small private foundation.
New Applicants
Based on three years of filings the foundation explicitly operates by preselection, added only three new recipients in the latest year, and shows a high rate of repeat funding; combined with no public application route or contact details, unsolicited new applicants are unlikely to gain entry.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
