Rudolph & Hilda U Forchheimer
The organization is a private foundation that primarily supports Jewish-related causes and organizations, reflecting a commitment to the Jewish community. It also addresses food insecurity through grants to food banks and organizations like Feeding Westchester and Manna Food Center. Additionally, the foundation provides aid for international relief efforts, particularly in response to the Ukrainian crisis, and supports civil rights organizations such as the Anti-Defamation League. The foundation's funding priorities indicate a focus on community service, health charities, and educational scholarships, serving a diverse range of populations and needs.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
An established, New York–focused nonprofit (often Jewish community organizations, food-security providers, scholarship programs, or recognized national intermediaries) with a track record and existing relationships or endorsements within the foundation's network.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in New York or has substantial programs in New York.
- • Programmatic focus aligns with prior grants (Jewish community services, food banks, scholarship support, or humanitarian relief).
- • Asking for typical award sizes in the $10k–$75k range.
- • Has an existing relationship or referral from a current grantee or recognized intermediary.
Geography
Grants reach organizations across seven states in the latest year, but funding is regionally concentrated: about 75% of dollars went to New York recipients, indicating a strong NY focus with some out-of-state giving.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows roughly 30 distinct independent recipients spanning Jewish organizations, food banks, relief agencies and other charities, and the portfolio consistently funds many different nonprofits rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Filings and the default application indicate grants are to preselected applicants only, and observed turnover is very low (only two new recipients in the latest year and a high returning-recipient rate), so unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to enter the portfolio without a referral or relationship.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
