Falkenstein Foundation Inc
Falkenstein Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in West Orange, New Jersey. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Falkenstein Foundation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $991,155
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $59,305
- +1.3% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $48,462
- -4.9% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Falkenstein Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 21 Coggins Ln, West Orange, NJ 07052-2195
Phone: (973) 731-5075
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Falkenstein Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 137 grants of 137 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2024 recipients include organizations based in New York City, Brooklyn, and East Hanover, New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Is Falkenstein Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 30 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $750; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $680 repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% 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 $45K (2022) to $51K (2023). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beth Israel West Orange, NJ | Contribution | $10,000 |
| American Friends Bar Ilan Universi NYC, NY | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Golda Ochs Academy West Orange, NJ | Contribtion | $5,000 |
| Friends of Bet Halochem New York, NY | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Jewish National Fund New York, NY | Contribution | $3,600 |
| Boys Town of Jerusalem New York, NY | Contribution | $2,500 |
| Friends of United Hatzallah New York City, NY | Contribution | $1,800 |
| Chabad of West Orange West Orange, NJ | Contribution | $1,386 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Fund New York, NY | Contribution | $1,360 |
| American Friends of Magen David Ado New York City, NY | Contribution | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $991,155 | $59,305 | — | — | — | $48,462 | $59,305 | $45,974 |
| 2024 | $990,497 | $58,526 | $50,947 | $50,947 | 30 | $50,947 | $58,526 | $45,372 |
| 2023 | $909,190 | $53,949 | $51,440 | $51,440 | 34 | $51,439 | $53,949 | $46,536 |
| 2022 | $930,287 | $41,051 | $44,882 | $44,882 | 30 | $44,882 | $41,051 | $44,828 |
| 2021 | $1,038,399 | $61,080 | $48,961 | $48,961 | 43 | $48,961 | $61,080 | $47,038 |
| 2020 | $1,014,651 | $51,949 | $45,378 | $45,378 | 44 | — | $59,465 | $40,848 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Falkenstein Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $46K for 2025 — 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 show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Jewish National Fund describes its mission as helping build a prosperous future for Israel and its people; Kessler Foundation says it conducts rehabilitation research and funds programs to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Other 2024 recipients include organizations that describe their work as providing services in Israel, educational trips to Israel, food and social services, and assistance to families facing illness, crisis, or loss.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported grants totaling $50,947 across 30 grants. Examples include Jewish National Fund, which received $3,600; Friends of Yad Sarah, $1,000; Kessler Foundation, $500; Birthright Israel Foundation, $250; American Friends of Meir Panim, $180; and Chai Lifeline, $100.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joseph Falkenstein as president, Hedy Falkenstein as vice president, and Jeffrey Falkenstein as treasurer.
Falkenstein Foundation Inc is led by Joseph Falkenstein, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joseph Falkenstein
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hedy Falkenstein
Vice President
V.p. → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Falkenstein
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Falkenstein Foundation Inc
How large is Falkenstein Foundation Inc?
Falkenstein Foundation Inc reported $991K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $48K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $46K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Falkenstein Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Falkenstein Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Falkenstein Foundation Inc make grants?
The listed 2024 recipients include organizations based in New York City, Brooklyn, and East Hanover, New Jersey.
What is Falkenstein Foundation Inc's EIN?
Falkenstein Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2311000. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Falkenstein Foundation Inc 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
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