Alex Gross Foundation
The Alex Gross Foundation is a private foundation based in Jackson, New Jersey. It states that it supports needy individuals and charitable organizations.
Alex Gross Foundation at a glance
In short: Alex Gross Foundation gave $553K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $184K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $553,170
- -30.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -62.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $184,390
- +85.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $166,568
- Total assets
- $6,164
- -98.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Alex Gross Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 338 Whitesville Rd Bldg 4 Ste 4D, Jackson, NJ 08527
Phone: (732) 577-0311
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alex Gross Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Shalva High School ($329K). Together the top 2 received $387K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 56 (61%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Alex Gross Foundation gives
- Giving fell 76% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $553K (2024) to $2.3M (2021). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $553K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shalva High School Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $328,850 |
| Various Charities Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $166,568 |
| The Donors Fund Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $57,752 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,164 | $590,825 | $788,008 | $553,170 | 3 | $778,008 | $1 |
| 2023 | $310,300 | $820,865 | $809,102 | $797,346 | 8 | $798,573 | $1 |
| 2022 | $298,779 | $1,899,949 | $1,798,794 | $1,730,415 | 16 | $1,798,794 | — |
| 2021 | $221,512 | $2,418,800 | $2,280,918 | $2,270,256 | 17 | $2,280,918 | — |
| 2020 | $86,702 | $1,988,270 | $1,958,224 | $1,949,796 | 12 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is to support needy individuals and charitable organizations. One recipient, Shalva High School Inc., describes its mission as providing Jewish high-school-age girls with an education that is both challenging and nurturing, helping them reach their potential.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 3 grants totaling $553,170. The median grant was $166,568; grants ranged from $57,752 to $328,850. Recipients included Shalva High School ($328,850), Various Charities ($166,568), and The Donors Fund ($57,752), all in Lakewood, New Jersey. Each grant was listed for charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Chaim Gross, Shani Gross, and Yeruchem Biderman as trustees.
Alex Gross Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chaim Gross
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shani Gross
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yeruchem Biderman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Alex Gross Foundation
How much does Alex Gross Foundation give each year?
Alex Gross Foundation gave $553K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $797K across 8 grants.
What is Alex Gross Foundation's typical grant size?
Alex Gross Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $166,568, and its average grant was $184,390, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Alex Gross Foundation give grants?
Alex Gross Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lakewood, NJ (3 grants).
Does Alex Gross Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Alex Gross Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (3 grants).
How large is Alex Gross Foundation?
Alex Gross Foundation reported $6K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $591K.
What does Alex Gross Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is to support needy individuals and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alex Gross Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Alex Gross Foundation's EIN?
Alex Gross Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1369900. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Alex Gross Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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