The Miriam And Esther Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting educational and charitable initiatives, primarily within the Jewish community. Its mission focuses on fostering education and providing assistance to various charitable causes, reflecting a commitment to enhancing the welfare of individuals and institutions aligned with its values. The foundation primarily serves educational institutions and religious organizations, with a significant emphasis on Jewish educational programs. It predominantly operates within a specific geographic area, with most of its funding directed towards organizations based in New York.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A New York–based Jewish educational or small faith-based charity with established local relationships or introductions to the foundation's network.
Good Fit
- • Located in New York, especially Brooklyn or nearby counties.
- • Mission focused on Jewish education or local faith-based charitable programs.
- • Existing relationship or referral from a current grantee or a board contact.
- • Requests for modest, program-level support rather than large multi-year general operating grants.
Geography
Observed giving is confined to a single state (New York) with 100% of latest-year dollars in‑state, concentrated in Brooklyn and nearby communities.
Recipient Variety
The latest year included 11 distinct independent recipients and the funder supported multiple organizations across the three-year window, but most grants target a narrow mission (Jewish educational and local charitable institutions) and dollars are heavily concentrated in one primary grantee.
New Applicants
Direct behavior shows occasional new grantees (three in the latest year) but the foundation states it only funds preselected applicants, and there is no public application path or contact information, so an unfamiliar applicant is unlikely to enter the portfolio without a referral.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
