Diana S Simberloff Charitable Foundation
Diana S Simberloff Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, with the largest award going to Jewish Family Services in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Diana S Simberloff Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Diana S Simberloff Charitable Foundation gave $15K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in New Jersey. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $14,815
- -19.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -45.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,140
- +48.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $150
- Total assets
- $5,456
- -74.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (76% 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 Diana S Simberloff Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 136 Spruce Mill Lane, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Phone: (908) 789-4984
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Diana S Simberloff Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Family Services ($11K). Together the top 10 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
117 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 117 grants of 117 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey. Other reported recipient-state shares were Virginia (7%), Maryland (7%), New York (4%), and Colorado (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Diana S Simberloff Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 13 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $50; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $50 first-time, $175 repeat.
- 85% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 628% 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 $8K (2020) to $22K (2021). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Family Services Elizabeth, NJ | Unrestricted Grant | $11,315 |
| American Diabetes Assn Alexandra, VA | Unrestricted Grant | $1,100 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Bethseda, MD | Unrestricted Grant | $1,050 |
| Doctors with Borders New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant | $200 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant | $200 |
| National Jewish Medical Denver, CO | Unrestricted Grant | $200 |
| National Parkinson Foundation Miami, FL | Unrestricted Grant | $150 |
| Planned Parenthood New York, NY | Unrestricted Grant | $150 |
| St Jude Memphis, TN | Unrestricted Grant | $150 |
| Alzheimer Assn Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Grant | $100 |
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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 | $5,456 | — | $16,315 | $14,815 | 13 | $14,815 | — | — |
| 2023 | $21,771 | — | $19,975 | $18,475 | 24 | $18,475 | $191 | — |
| 2022 | $41,746 | $1,804 | $17,659 | $16,159 | 25 | $16,159 | $304 | $2,575 |
| 2021 | $57,601 | $1,848 | $23,172 | $21,672 | 26 | $22,422 | — | $3,557 |
| 2020 | $78,925 | $2,048 | $9,115 | $7,615 | 29 | — | — | $4,061 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $14,815. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $11,315, with a median of $150. Its largest reported grants were $11,315 to Jewish Family Services in Elizabeth, New Jersey; $1,100 to the American Diabetes Association; and $1,050 to Cystic Fibrosis.
Other listed recipients included Doctors Without Borders, the National Multiple Sclerosis organization, National Jewish Medical, the National Parkinson Foundation, Planned Parenthood, St. Jude, the Alzheimer Association, the Arthritis Foundation, and the Guild for the Blind. The listed grants were designated as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alan Simberloff as trustee.
Diana S Simberloff Charitable Foundation is led by Alan Simberloff, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alan Simberloff
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 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 Diana S Simberloff Charitable Foundation
How much does Diana S Simberloff Charitable Foundation give each year?
Diana S Simberloff Charitable Foundation gave $15K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $18K across 24 grants.
What is Diana S Simberloff Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Diana S Simberloff Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $150, and its average grant was $1,140, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Diana S Simberloff Charitable Foundation that year got $50 on average.
Where does Diana S Simberloff Charitable Foundation give grants?
Diana S Simberloff Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (7%) and Maryland (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does Diana S Simberloff Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Diana S Simberloff Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Diana S Simberloff Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Diana S Simberloff Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Family Services ($11,315), American Diabetes Assn ($1,100) and Cystic Fibrosis ($1,050), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Diana S Simberloff Charitable Foundation?
Diana S Simberloff Charitable Foundation reported $5K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How do I apply for a grant from Diana S Simberloff Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Diana S Simberloff Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Diana S Simberloff Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2565267. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Diana S Simberloff 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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