Charles K & Esther Krieger Foundation
The Charles K & Esther Krieger Foundation is a private foundation based in Roseland, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including religious, educational, humanitarian, and community organizations.
Charles K & Esther Krieger Foundation at a glance
In short: Charles K & Esther Krieger Foundation gave $728K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in New Jersey. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $727,930
- +39.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- +3.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,482
- +35.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $10,448,972
- -5.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (6 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Charles K & Esther Krieger Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co J Gross 75 Livingston Ave, Roseland, NJ 07068
Phone: (973) 325-7800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles K & Esther Krieger Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Temple Beth -El Jersey City ($279K). Together the top 10 received $702K.
Grant Size Distribution
144 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 126 grants of 144 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Roseland, New Jersey. In 2024, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 14% to Ohio, 7% to Illinois, 5% to New York, and 3% to the District of Columbia. The listed grants also include recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Charles K & Esther Krieger Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 31 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 54% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 128% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $472K (2021) to $728K (2024). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $728K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Beth -El Jersey City Jersey City, NJ | General Support | $279,000 |
| Hadassah the Women's Zionist Organization of America Inc West Orange, NJ | General Support | $200,000 |
| Defiance College Defiance, OH | General Support | $100,000 |
| Americans for Ben-Gurion University Chicago, IL | General Support | $50,000 |
| American Friends of Hebrew University New York, NY | General Support | $30,000 |
| United States Holocaust Museum Washington, DC | General Support | $18,000 |
| Earlham College Richmond, IN | General Support | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| American Jewish Committee Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Heart to Heart International Lenexa, KS | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,448,972 | $247,372 | $854,556 | $727,930 | 31 | $829,847 | $422,124 | $646,087 |
| 2023 | $11,049,255 | $453,863 | $651,297 | $521,730 | 30 | $626,039 | $448,280 | $598,462 |
| 2022 | $11,254,380 | $492,619 | $605,251 | $472,060 | 33 | $568,595 | $462,852 | $631,352 |
| 2021 | $11,324,323 | $653,400 | $586,716 | $472,030 | 30 | $563,418 | $633,702 | $647,905 |
| 2020 | $11,224,702 | $410,276 | $621,651 | $507,000 | 20 | — | $423,182 | $562,573 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles K & Esther Krieger Foundation reported a distributable amount of $646K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, Defiance College says it prepares students to lead and serve in their chosen professions, while Earlham College describes its mission as providing undergraduate liberal arts education shaped by the perspectives of the Religious Society of Friends.
Other supported organizations describe work in healthcare access and disaster response (Heart to Heart International), lifesaving efforts in Israel (American Friends of Magen David Adom), and providing meals during humanitarian, climate, and community crises (World Central Kitchen). These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $727,930. Grant amounts ranged from $180 to $279,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed grants were $279,000 to Temple Beth-El Jersey City, $200,000 to Hadassah The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, $100,000 to Defiance College, $50,000 to Americans for Ben-Gurion University, and $30,000 to American Friends of Hebrew University. Each was reported for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jonathan M Gross as president, Elliot Berkowitz as vice president, and Elaine Weidmann as secretary/treasurer.
Charles K & Esther Krieger Foundation is led by Jonathan M. Gross, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jonathan M. Gross
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $33K (2024)
Elaine Weidmann
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $33K (2024)
Elliot Berkowitz
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $33K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $33K, to Jonathan M Gross (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Charles K & Esther Krieger Foundation
How much does Charles K & Esther Krieger Foundation give each year?
Charles K & Esther Krieger Foundation gave $728K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $522K across 30 grants.
What is Charles K & Esther Krieger Foundation's typical grant size?
Charles K & Esther Krieger Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $23,482, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charles K & Esther Krieger Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Charles K & Esther Krieger Foundation give grants?
Charles K & Esther Krieger Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (14%) and Illinois (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), West Orange, NJ (2 grants) and Newark, NJ (2 grants).
Does Charles K & Esther Krieger Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Charles K & Esther Krieger Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (31 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Charles K & Esther Krieger Foundation's largest grantees?
Charles K & Esther Krieger Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Temple Beth -El Jersey City ($279,000), Hadassah the Women's Zionist Organization of America Inc ($200,000) and Defiance College ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Charles K & Esther Krieger Foundation?
Charles K & Esther Krieger Foundation reported $10.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $830K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $646K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Charles K & Esther Krieger Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles K & Esther Krieger Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Charles K & Esther Krieger Foundation's EIN?
Charles K & Esther Krieger Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2680294. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Charles K & Esther Krieger 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Charles K & Esther Krieger Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/charles-k-and-esther-krieger-foundation-morg_0ab4c2e52c134a46b82da3fb39d701d5
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