Ralph J Harary Foundation Incorporated
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, primarily focusing on Jewish institutions and community organizations. Its mission emphasizes the promotion of education, faith-based initiatives, and community support, as evidenced by its funding of yeshivas, synagogues, and other religious organizations. The foundation serves a diverse array of recipients, including educational nonprofits, health charities, and social service organizations, reflecting a commitment to enhancing the welfare of vulnerable populations. While it predominantly operates within the Jewish community, its support extends to various sectors that align with its values of education and social responsibility.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-medium Jewish or faith-based education or community nonprofit with a clear New York-area presence and established local relationships or referrals.
Good Fit
- • Located in New York or serving a New York Jewish community
- • Work in Jewish education, yeshiva/school support, congregation or closely related community services
- • Track record of stable operations and requests for general operating support
- • Introductions or referrals from existing grantees, community leaders, or local intermediaries
- • Experience receiving modest-sized grants (many historical grants are in the $1K–$50K range)
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in New York (about 81% of dollars in the latest year) despite awards appearing across seven states, so the observed footprint is narrowly focused on one state.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a very broad recipient set (477 grants to 476 distinct recipients) with many small awards and a mix of new and returning organizations, indicating wide institutional variety rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Filings explicitly state the foundation funds only preselected recipients and no public submission route or contact was found; although many new recipients appear each year, those entrants are likely invited or referred rather than accessible via an open application.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
