Cross River Community Foundation
Cross River Community Foundation is a private foundation based in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Also known as Foundation@ Cross River, it supports not-for-profit community organizations with funds and services for their initiatives, programs, and projects.
Cross River Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Cross River Community Foundation gave $6.1M across 246 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in New York. 62% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,099,518
- +42.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 246
- -30.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,795
- +104.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $720,802
- -21.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 62% first-time grantees (153 of 246, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (63% 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 Cross River Community 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. Its filing directs applicants to the foundation’s website for forms and materials and states that grantees must be registered nonprofits in the United States.
- Contact
Application contact: Foundation Cross River
Mailing address: 2115 Linwood Avenue, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
Phone: (201) 808-7000
Email: foundation@crossriver.com
Website: https://crossriver.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cross River Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends of Barzilai ($565K). Together the top 10 received $3.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
846 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 780 grants of 846 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 63% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 26% to recipients in New Jersey. Smaller shares went to Georgia (4%), Florida (3%), and California (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 246 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Cross River Community Foundation open to new grantees?
62%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 153 of 246 grantees (62%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $24K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 29% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.4M (2022) to $6.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 246 grants totaling $6.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Barzilai Roslyn Heights, NY | General Operating Support | $565,000 |
| American Friends of Yeshivas Tiferes Yisroel Teaneck, NJ | General Operating Support | $480,000 |
| Religious Zionist Youth Movement Bnei Akiva of the US and Canada DBA Bnei a New York, NY | General Operating Support | $410,000 |
| Aish Global Inc Clifton, NJ | General Operating Support | $350,000 |
| Madraigos Inc Woodmere, NY | General Operating Support | $256,500 |
| American Friends of Soroka Medical Center Inc Scarsdale, NY | General Operating Support | $250,000 |
| Shavei Hevron Institutions Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Operating Support | $250,000 |
| Operation Hope Inc Atlanta, GA | General Operating Support | $208,000 |
| Central Fund of Israel Cedarhurst, NY | General Operating Support | $200,000 |
| Jewish Family Identity Inc Miami, FL | General Operating Support | $137,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $720,802 | $6,016,359 | $5,648,377 | $6,099,518 | 246 | $6,110,090 | $31,616 |
| 2023 | $914,733 | $3,721,310 | $4,418,231 | $4,288,750 | 354 | $4,295,208 | $83,098 |
| 2022 | $1,367,533 | $3,722,867 | $2,865,674 | $2,350,045 | 246 | $2,355,331 | $23,872 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cross River Community Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Foundation@ Cross River encourages support for four strategic areas: education for the future; health and human services; economic development and community enrichment; and advancement through technology. Its stated interests include educational opportunities such as scholarships and financial literacy, community wellness, workforce development and small-business growth, and using technology to improve everyday life and health.
Its 2024 grants included organizations with varied missions. Friends of Barzilai says it raises funds for health services, research, and equipment at Barzilai Medical Center in Israel. Operation HOPE describes its mission as expanding economic opportunity in underserved communities through financial education and empowerment. American Friends of Yeshivas Tiferes Yisroel says it supports charitable and educational institutions pursuing Orthodox Jewish education. Madraigos says it provides after-school enrichment and recreation programs for teenagers and young adults.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 246 grants totaling $6,099,518. Grant amounts ranged from $41 to $565,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Among its largest awards were $565,000 to Friends of Barzilai, $480,000 to American Friends of Yeshivas Tiferes Yisroel, $410,000 to Bnei Akiva of the US and Canada, and $350,000 to Aish Global. Each was listed as general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gilles Gade as president and director. Directors are Phil Goldfeder, Harry Johnson, Crystal Nix Hines, and Mordechai Miller. Arlen Gelbard is secretary, and Ephraim Feman is treasurer.
Cross River Community Foundation is led by Gilles Gade, President & Director on every filing since 2022; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gilles Gade
President & Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Crystal Nix Hines
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harry Johnson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mordechai Miller
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phil Goldfeder
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arlen Gelbard
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ephraim Feman
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joanna Albertine (2022–2023) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Cross River Community Foundation
How much does Cross River Community Foundation give each year?
Cross River Community Foundation gave $6.1M across 246 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.3M across 354 grants.
What is Cross River Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Cross River Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $24,795, across 246 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cross River Community Foundation that year got $24K on average.
Where does Cross River Community Foundation give grants?
Cross River Community Foundation gives mostly in New York: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (45 grants), Brooklyn, NY (39 grants), Cedarhurst, NY (9 grants) and Washington, DC (9 grants).
Does Cross River Community Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Cross River Community Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (246 of 246) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Cross River Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Cross River Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Friends of Barzilai ($565,000), American Friends of Yeshivas Tiferes Yisroel ($480,000) and Religious Zionist Youth Movement Bnei Akiva of the US and Canada DBA Bnei a ($410,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cross River Community Foundation?
Cross River Community Foundation reported $721K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Cross River Community Foundation fund?
Foundation@ Cross River encourages support for four strategic areas: education for the future; health and human services; economic development and community enrichment; and advancement through technology. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cross River Community Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cross River Community Foundation's EIN?
Cross River Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1435891. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Cross River Community 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 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Cross River Community Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/cross-river-community-foundation-morg_d5ebc84b23ef4c369798a4e89fe5cf7a
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