The Henry and Lucy Moses Fund is a New York–centered private funder that concentrates support on arts and cultural institutions, neighborhood-serving social services, and Jewish communal organizations. Grants are frequently multi-year or repeated to the same beneficiaries and emphasize core operating or program support for established nonprofits—particularly performing arts, music education, parks/preservation, and city-focused legal/health services. Their giving profile blends high-profile cultural philanthropy with neighborhood-level investment in community centers, libraries, and medical/social-service providers.
Henry and Lucy Moses Fund Inc C/o Moses & Singer LLP repeatedly backs New York institutions that carry cultural, neighborhood, and communal roles, with several recipients appearing across multiple years. The largest recent grants in the file are $200,000 awards to Lucy Moses School of Music & Dance in 2024 and 2025, and a $200,000 grant to Kaufman Music Center (Lucy G Moses School) in 2023, pointing to a sustained relationship with music education. Other major recurring grants go to Educational Alliance The, which received $175,000 in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and to Prospect Park Alliance Inc, which received $170,000 in each of those same three years. The funder also supports arts groups such as the Metropolitan Opera Association, Barge Music, Jose Limon Dance Foundation Inc, and Jupiter Symphony, alongside community-serving organizations including Ujafederation of Jewish Philanthropies, Montefiore Medical Center, New York Landmark Preservation Foundation, and Planned Parenthood of NYC Inc. Across the recent grants listed, the pattern is sustained support for established nonprofits rather than isolated one-off awards.
In music education, the funder gave $200,000 to Lucy Moses School of Music & Dance in 2025 and another $200,000 in 2024, and also supported Kaufman Music Center (Lucy G Moses School) with $200,000 in 2023. For neighborhood social services, Educational Alliance The received $175,000 in each of 2023, 2024, and 2025. In parks and public space stewardship, Prospect Park Alliance Inc was awarded $170,000 in 2023, 2024, and 2025. The funder also backs arts and performance organizations, including Wnyc, which received $150,000 in 2025 and $135,000 in 2024, as well as Barge Music, which received $135,000 in 2024 and 2025.
Typical grant sizes cluster around a moderate institutional range: the p25 is $20,000, the median is $35,000, and the p75 is $55,000. The recent grants list shows repeated awards to the same recipients across 2023–2025, including multiple multi-year sequences, which indicates ongoing support rather than isolated grants. The funder is a regular funder, not a DAF, and it does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. Most listed grants use the same purpose language, “to further donee’s exempt purpose,” suggesting general charitable support.
$4.5M
$288K
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$4.6M
Most grants fall between $20K and $55K, with a median of $35K.
25th Percentile
$20K
Median
$35K
75th Percentile
$55K
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Concentrated, NYC-focused giving with repeated grants to a set of core, established institutions; favors medium-to-large awards for operating and program support rather than one-off small grants.
Notable grantees: Educational Alliance, Prospect Park Alliance, Lucy Moses School / Kaufman Music Center, Metropolitan Opera Association, Planned Parenthood of NYC
Giving is overwhelmingly local and centered on New York. The top state by grant count is NY, and 99% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state. Recent recipients are concentrated in New York City locations, especially New York, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. The recipient country distribution is entirely US-based, with 239 grants in the United States and no non-US recipient countries in the data.
The recent grants show support for arts and culture, neighborhood social services, Jewish communal organizations, parks and preservation, and civic health or legal services. Named recipients include music schools, settlement-house style organizations, park alliances, and medical and advocacy nonprofits in New York City.
The grant-size distribution is $20,000 at the 25th percentile, $35,000 at the median, and $55,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent grants list also includes larger recurring awards of $100,000 to $200,000 for some established institutions.
Yes. Several recipients appear across multiple years in the recent grants list, including a three-year sequence of awards in 2023, 2024, and 2025 to the same organizations. That pattern suggests ongoing support for selected nonprofits rather than mostly one-time grants.
The funder gives primarily in New York: 99% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state, and the top state by grant count is NY. Recent recipient locations include New York, Brooklyn, and the Bronx.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER | BRONX, NY | $234,865 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| LUCY MOSES SCHOOL OF MUSIC & DANCE | NEW YORK, NY | $200,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| THE EDUCATIONAL ALLIANCE | NEW YORK, NY | $175,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| PROSPECT PARK ALLIANCE INC | BROOKLYN, NY | $170,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| UJAFEDERATION OF JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES | NEW YORK, NY | $165,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| WNYC | NEW YORK, NY | $150,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| BARGE MUSIC | BROOKLYN, NY | $135,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| NEW YORK LANDMARK PRESERVATION FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $125,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| CITY HARVEST | BROOKLYN, NY | $100,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF NYC INC | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| JUPITER SYMPHONY | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| NEW YORK LAWYERS FOR THE PUBLIC INTEREST | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| METROPOLITAN OPERA ASSOCIATION | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| JOSE LIMON DANCE FOUNDATION INC | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| JEWISH BOARD OF FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICES | NEW YORK, NY | $75,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| CITY CENTER | NEW YORK, NY | $75,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| CHANNEL 13WNET | NEW YORK, NY | $75,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| UNITED HOSPITAL FUND | NEW YORK, NY | $75,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER | NEW YORK, NY | $75,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| ZAMIR CHORAL FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $75,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY | BROOKLYN, NY | $75,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| FORTUNE SOCIETY | LONG ISLAND, NY | $75,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| STANLEY ISAACS NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER | NEW YORK, NY | $70,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| AMERICAN BALLET THEATER | NEW YORK, NY | $70,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY INC | NEW YORK, NY | $70,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| LEGAL AID SOCIETY | NEW YORK, NY | $60,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| JEWISH ASSOCIATION FOR SERVICES FOR THE AGED | NEW YORK, NY | $60,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| NEW YORK CITY BALLET | NEW YORK, NY | $55,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK | NEW YORK, NY | $55,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC | BROOKLYN, NY | $55,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| BROOKLYN BOTANICAL GARDENS | BROOKLYN, NY | $55,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| JOYCE THEATER FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| NATIONAL SHINGLES FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| HEBREW HOME & HOSPITAL FOR THE AGED AT RIVERDALE | RIVERDALE, NY | $50,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| BROOKLYN COLLEGE | BROOKLYN, NY | $50,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| BROOKLYN MUSEUM | BROOKLYN, NY | $50,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| CITY COLLEGE FUND | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| ORPHEUS CHAMBERS ORCHESTRA | NEW YORK, NY | $40,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| NEW YORK LEGAL ASSISTANCE GROUP | NEW YORK, NY | $35,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY | BRONX, NY | $35,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| THE NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN | BRONX, NY | $35,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES | NEW YORK, NY | $30,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| PAGE 73 PRODUCTIONS INC | BROOKLYN, NY | $30,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| CITY PARKS FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| HEALTHCARE CHAPLAINCY INC | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| CARNEGIE HALL SOCIETY | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| YOUNG PEOPLES CHORUS OF NEW YORK CITY | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
| LIGHTHOUSE GUILD | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2026 | TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE |
MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER
$234,865TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
LUCY MOSES SCHOOL OF MUSIC & DANCE
$200,000TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
WNYC
$150,000TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
BARGE MUSIC
$135,000TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
NEW YORK LANDMARK PRESERVATION FOUNDATION
$125,000TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF NYC INC
$100,000TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
JUPITER SYMPHONY
$100,000TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
JEWISH BOARD OF FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICES
$75,000TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
CITY CENTER
$75,000TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
CHANNEL 13WNET
$75,000TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
AMERICAN BALLET THEATER
$70,000TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
BROOKLYN BOTANICAL GARDENS
$55,000TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
NATIONAL SHINGLES FOUNDATION
$50,000TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
HEBREW HOME & HOSPITAL FOR THE AGED AT RIVERDALE
$50,000TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
BROOKLYN COLLEGE
$50,000TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
BROOKLYN MUSEUM
$50,000TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
ORPHEUS CHAMBERS ORCHESTRA
$40,000TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
PAGE 73 PRODUCTIONS INC
$30,000TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE