Den Charitable Foundation
Den Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Lakewood, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in New York and New Jersey, including organizations whose stated work includes religious education, schooling, and assistance to people in need.
Den Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Den Charitable Foundation gave $100K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. 57% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,050
- +41.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,146
- -19.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $631,616
- +1716.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 57% first-time grantees (8 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (56% 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 Den Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1099 Madison Avenue Apt 11, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Phone: (718) 913-8888
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Den Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kupath Rambahn Kolel Polin ($30K). Together the top 10 received $96K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 56 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 56% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 44% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Den Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 14 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 43% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 341% 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 $66K (2022) to $100K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kupath Rambahn Kolel Polin Brooklyn, NY | Distribute to poor | $30,000 |
| Kollel Zichron Schneur Monsey, NY | Educational | $14,500 |
| Bais Revuen Kamenetz of Lakewood Inc Lakewood, NJ | Educational | $13,200 |
| Lakewood Cheder Lakewood, NJ | Educational | $7,800 |
| Yeshiva Ketana of Lakewood Lakewood, NJ | Educational | $7,800 |
| Bnos Melech of Lakewood Inc Lakewood, NJ | Educational | $6,750 |
| Kollel Zichron Menachem Monsey, NY | Educational | $6,000 |
| American Friends of Yeshiva Kodshin Brooklyn, NY | Educational | $5,000 |
| Camp Superstars Lakewood, NJ | Educational | $4,000 |
| Keren Kiryat Sefer Lakewood, NJ | Distribute to poor | $1,000 |
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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 | $631,616 | $69,200 | $100,050 | $100,050 | 14 | $100,050 | $30,186 | $29,334 |
| 2023 | $34,770 | $62,319 | $71,300 | $70,700 | 8 | $70,700 | — | $1,934 |
| 2022 | $43,751 | $100,016 | $66,385 | $65,785 | 9 | $66,385 | $16 | $1,913 |
| 2021 | $10,120 | $69,003 | $71,089 | $70,418 | 11 | $71,089 | $3 | $902 |
| 2020 | $12,206 | $80,015 | $83,789 | $83,002 | 14 | — | $15 | $1,111 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Den Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $29K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included educational support and grants with the stated purpose “Distribute to poor.” Among its grantees, Kupath Rambahn Kolel Polin describes its mission as awarding grants to religious education and social service institutions. Bnos Melech of Lakewood describes its mission as operating a private girls’ elementary school; Keren Kiryat Sefer describes itself as a charitable fund for needy low-income families; and Yeshiva Chayei Olam describes its purpose as operating an Orthodox Jewish high school that provides religious and secular education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $100,050. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median of $5,500. Its largest grants included $30,000 to Kupath Rambahn Kolel Polin in Brooklyn, New York, for distribution to the poor; $14,500 to Kollel Zichron Schneur in Monsey, New York, for educational purposes; and $13,200 to Bais Reuven Kamenetz of Lakewood, New Jersey, for educational purposes. Other listed recipients included Lakewood Cheder ($7,800), Yeshiva Ketana of Lakewood ($7,800), Bnos Melech of Lakewood ($6,750), Kollel Zichron Menachem ($6,000), and American Friends of Yeshiva Kodshin ($5,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sarah Ungar and Mayer Goldman as trustees.
Den Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mayer Goldman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sarah Ungar
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Donald E. Newman (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 Den Charitable Foundation
How much does Den Charitable Foundation give each year?
Den Charitable Foundation gave $100K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $71K across 8 grants.
What is Den Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Den Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,500, and its average grant was $7,146, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Den Charitable Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Den Charitable Foundation give grants?
Den Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (44%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lakewood, NJ (9 grants), Brooklyn, NY (3 grants) and Monsey, NY (2 grants).
Does Den Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Den Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (11 grants) and "Distribute to poor" (3 grants).
Who are Den Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Den Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Kupath Rambahn Kolel Polin ($30,000), Kollel Zichron Schneur ($14,500) and Bais Revuen Kamenetz of Lakewood Inc ($13,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Den Charitable Foundation?
Den Charitable Foundation reported $632K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $100K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $29K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Den Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included educational support and grants with the stated purpose “Distribute to poor.” Among its grantees, Kupath Rambahn Kolel Polin describes its mission as awarding grants to religious education and social service institutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Den Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing 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 Den Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Den Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1731349. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Den Charitable 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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Grantable. (2026). Den Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/den-charitable-foundation-morg_ee1db03a848641b988d3426565ffe86b
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