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Private foundations Lakewood, NJtax years 2023 to 2025

Private foundations in Lakewood, NJ

175 private foundations based in Lakewood, NJ filed a 990-PF in the last two years. In their latest returns they gave $41.3 million in 1,711 grants, and 42 say they accept applications.

Foundations with a return in the last two years, each by its latest return (tax years 2023 to 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Largest givers

By grants paid, latest return
  1. Eoz FoundationLakewood, NJ · tax year 2024 Grants listed in an attachment (not in the e-file) Accepts applications $9,146,650 giving
  2. SFF FoundationLakewood, NJ · tax year 2024 130 grants Preselected only $5,467,567 giving
  3. Chuny & Chavi Herzka Foundation IncLakewood, NJ · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $3,639,005 giving
  4. Shimi Jay Charity FoundationLakewood, NJ · tax year 2025 Grants listed in an attachment (not in the e-file) Accepts applications $3,181,823 giving
  5. MDS Charitable Foundation TrustLakewood, NJ · tax year 2024 Grants listed in an attachment (not in the e-file) Preselected only $975,917 giving
  6. Ajh Charity FoundationLakewood, NJ · tax year 2024 Grants listed in an attachment (not in the e-file) Preselected only $960,412 giving
  7. David Rosenbaum Family FoundationLakewood, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $952,786 giving
  8. Nachlei Zion IncLakewood, NJ · tax year 2024 31 grants Preselected only $674,650 giving
  9. Dirshu International IncLakewood, NJ · tax year 2024 41 grants Accepts applications $612,270 giving
  10. The Goldenberg FoundationLakewood, NJ · tax year 2024 11 grants Preselected only $579,500 giving
  11. The Watershed Project CompanyLakewood, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $577,000 giving
  12. Uhr Family Foundation IncLakewood, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $522,300 giving
  13. N & S Foundation IncLakewood, NJ · tax year 2024 12 grants Preselected only $515,270 giving
  14. Jacob Herzka Charitable Trust FoundationLakewood, NJ · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $514,600 giving
  15. The Sorala FoundationLakewood, NJ · tax year 2024 211 grants Preselected only $501,851 giving
  16. The Nochim & Rivka Zeldes FoundationLakewood, NJ · tax year 2023 Grants listed in an attachment (not in the e-file) Preselected only $501,260 giving
  17. Blessing for Life Foundation IncLakewood, NJ · tax year 2024 Grants listed in an attachment (not in the e-file) Accepts applications $500,177 giving
  18. My 613 Foundation IncLakewood, NJ · tax year 2025 38 grants Preselected only $482,554 giving
  19. Jfi Charitable TrustLakewood, NJ · tax year 2024 24 grants Preselected only $431,258 giving
  20. NCS Charitable FoundationLakewood, NJ · tax year 2024 Grants listed in an attachment (not in the e-file) Preselected only $425,397 giving
  21. Bedrock Liberty Foundation IncLakewood, NJ · tax year 2024 Grants listed in an attachment (not in the e-file) Preselected only $344,965 giving
  22. David M Levy Family FoundationLakewood, NJ · tax year 2024 23 grants Accepts applications $276,779 giving
  23. Zichron Dovid FoundationLakewood, NJ · tax year 2024 Grants listed in an attachment (not in the e-file) Accepts applications $268,425 giving
  24. The Zajac Family Foundation IncLakewood, NJ · tax year 2024 Grants listed in an attachment (not in the e-file) Preselected only $265,500 giving
  25. Zichron Chaim Avraham FoundationLakewood, NJ · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $264,697 giving

Foundations that accept applications

Largest first

The return gives an application contact and does not check the preselected-only box.

  1. Eoz FoundationLakewood, NJ · tax year 2024 Grants listed in an attachment (not in the e-file) Accepts applications $9,146,650 giving
  2. Chuny & Chavi Herzka Foundation IncLakewood, NJ · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $3,639,005 giving
  3. Shimi Jay Charity FoundationLakewood, NJ · tax year 2025 Grants listed in an attachment (not in the e-file) Accepts applications $3,181,823 giving
  4. David Rosenbaum Family FoundationLakewood, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $952,786 giving
  5. Dirshu International IncLakewood, NJ · tax year 2024 41 grants Accepts applications $612,270 giving
  6. Blessing for Life Foundation IncLakewood, NJ · tax year 2024 Grants listed in an attachment (not in the e-file) Accepts applications $500,177 giving
  7. David M Levy Family FoundationLakewood, NJ · tax year 2024 23 grants Accepts applications $276,779 giving
  8. Zichron Dovid FoundationLakewood, NJ · tax year 2024 Grants listed in an attachment (not in the e-file) Accepts applications $268,425 giving
  9. Zichron Chaim Avraham FoundationLakewood, NJ · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $264,697 giving
  10. MNS FoundationLakewood, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $258,061 giving
  11. Lakewood JCC Foundation IncLakewood, NJ · tax year 2025 Grants listed in an attachment (not in the e-file) Accepts applications $223,977 giving
  12. ZTM FoundationLakewood, NJ · tax year 2025 10 grants Accepts applications $187,841 giving
  13. Goldstein Charity Fund IncLakewood, NJ · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $179,605 giving
  14. Bais Vaad Lchachomim FoundationLakewood, NJ · tax year 2024 19 grants Accepts applications $167,469 giving
  15. The Miz Foundation IncLakewood, NJ · tax year 2024 Grants listed in an attachment (not in the e-file) Accepts applications $145,415 giving
  16. Hah FoundationLakewood, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $144,882 giving
  17. Keren Simcha FoundationLakewood, NJ · tax year 2025 Grants listed in an attachment (not in the e-file) Accepts applications $130,801 giving
  18. RRN Charitable FoundationLakewood, NJ · tax year 2024 Grants listed in an attachment (not in the e-file) Accepts applications $130,462 giving
  19. Mark and Chanie Herschlag FoundationLakewood, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $124,105 giving
  20. Sam & Michelle Barski FoundationLakewood, NJ · tax year 2025 Grants listed in an attachment (not in the e-file) Accepts applications $119,366 giving
  21. CYH FoundationLakewood, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $109,980 giving
  22. Salta Family FoundationLakewood, NJ · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $109,970 giving
  23. JDH FoundationLakewood, NJ · tax year 2024 Grants listed in an attachment (not in the e-file) Accepts applications $109,657 giving
  24. Shraga & Baila Zeldes Foundation IncLakewood, NJ · tax year 2024 11 grants Accepts applications $109,067 giving
  25. Avi Lieberman FoundationLakewood, NJ · tax year 2025 6 grants Accepts applications $98,325 giving

Giving by cause

Grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Philanthropy and grantmaking34 foundations $1,578,56039% of the total
  2. Religion54 foundations $1,471,56936% of the total
  3. Education36 foundations $630,93216% of the total
  4. Human services25 foundations $83,3812% of the total
  5. Health14 foundations $65,0492% of the total
  6. Arts and culture4 foundations $46,0661% of the total
  7. 12 other causes $166,6134% of the total

Most active small givers

Foundations with under $1 million in assets, by the number of grants they listed.

  1. Regina Goldwasser FoundationLakewood, NJ · tax year 2024 195 grants Preselected only $233,564 giving
  2. Trinc It Charity IncLakewood, NJ · tax year 2024 75 grants Preselected only $136,932 giving
  3. Zichron BTZ Tzedakah FoundationLakewood, NJ · tax year 2024 51 grants Preselected only $61,749 giving
  4. Dirshu International IncLakewood, NJ · tax year 2024 41 grants Accepts applications $612,270 giving
  5. Goldner Family Charity FoundationLakewood, NJ · tax year 2025 41 grants Accepts applications $79,898 giving
  6. My 613 Foundation IncLakewood, NJ · tax year 2025 38 grants Preselected only $482,554 giving
  7. Amby Family Foundation IncLakewood, NJ · tax year 2025 38 grants Preselected only $102,144 giving
  8. The Liebish and Sarah Levin Hecht Charitable TrustLakewood, NJ · tax year 2024 35 grants Preselected only $18,120 giving
  9. HMT Charitable FoundationLakewood, NJ · tax year 2024 34 grants Preselected only $68,950 giving
  10. D&I Appel Fam FoundationLakewood, NJ · tax year 2024 33 grants Preselected only $70,055 giving
  11. Nachlei Zion IncLakewood, NJ · tax year 2024 31 grants Preselected only $674,650 giving
  12. Jacob and Malka Fischer FoundationLakewood, NJ · tax year 2024 29 grants Preselected only $142,183 giving
  13. M Eichorn Family Foundation IncLakewood, NJ · tax year 2024 24 grants Preselected only $98,710 giving
  14. Chesed Lavraham the Neustadt Family FoundationLakewood, NJ · tax year 2025 24 grants Preselected only $32,388 giving
  15. David M Levy Family FoundationLakewood, NJ · tax year 2024 23 grants Accepts applications $276,779 giving