The Alex Gross Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Jackson, New Jersey. Established in 2017, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status granted in October 2017. The foundation functions as a grantmaking entity focused on supporting charitable initiatives and needy individuals.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6K
-98.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$553K
-30.6% YoY
Grant Count
3
-62.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$184K
+85.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary charitable activity is to support needy individuals and charitable organizations. Its funding priorities include:
- Support for needy individuals and charitable organizations
- Education
- Human services
- Philanthropy and voluntarism
The foundation demonstrates a particular commitment to supporting religious and educational institutions, with documented grants to schools and Torah education organizations.
Grantmaking
The foundation's grant-making activity shows significant variation year to year, with total contributions declining from $1,899,949 in 2022 to $820,865 in 2023.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds charitable initiatives in New Jersey, with a particular concentration in the Jackson area and surrounding regions.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2024:
- Total Assets: $6,164
- Total Revenue: $590,825
- Total Expenses: $788,008
- Net Income: -$197,183
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of December 31, 2023:
- Total Assets: $310,300
- Total Revenue: $820,865
- Total Expenses: $809,102
- Total Grants and Contributions Received: $820,864
The foundation experienced significant asset decline between 2023 and 2024, with assets decreasing from $310,300 to $6,164, while expenses exceeded revenues in 2024.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,164 | $310,300 | $298,779 |
| Revenue | $590,825 | $820,865 | $1,899,949 |
| Expenses | $788,008 | $809,102 | $1,798,794 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $778,008 | $798,573 | $1,798,794 |
| Net Investment Income | $1 | $1 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is governed by three trustees:
- Chaim Gross – Trustee
- Shani Gross – Trustee
- Yeruchem Biderman – Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHAIM GROSS | Trustee | 0.05 | — |
| SHANI GROSS | Trustee | 0.05 | — |
| YERUCHEM BIDERMAN | Trustee | 0.05 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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