J & R Foundation
J & R Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to three Brooklyn organizations, each with the stated purpose “to support fellowship of the mission.”
J & R Foundation at a glance
In short: J & R Foundation gave $75K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $75,275
- -92.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -72.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,092
- -73.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,333
- Total assets
- $867,019
- +9.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to J & R Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 199 Lee Avenue 182, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Phone: (718) 930-7443
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who J & R Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gemilos Chasadim Chasdei Moshe ($63K). Together the top 3 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 87 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in New York State.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How J & R Foundation gives
- Giving fell 90% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2024) to $2.6M (2020). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gemilos Chasadim Chasdei Moshe Brooklyn, NY | To Support Fellowship of the Mission. | $62,500 |
| Ahavat Yisroel Humanity Brooklyn, NY | To Support Fellowship of the Mission. | $8,333 |
| Oneg Shabbos and Yom Tov Brooklyn, NY | To Support Fellowship of the Mission. | $4,442 |
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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 | $867,019 | $150,347 | $75,328 | $75,275 | 3 | $75,275 | $25,347 | — |
| 2023 | $792,000 | $1,038,525 | $1,055,333 | $1,055,183 | 11 | $1,055,183 | $24,730 | $41,039 |
| 2022 | $808,808 | $2,531,123 | $2,513,823 | $2,509,023 | 34 | $2,509,023 | $6,123 | $39,549 |
| 2021 | $791,508 | $734,949 | $736,682 | $732,000 | 10 | $732,000 | $2,949 | $42,642 |
| 2020 | $779,241 | $2,243,822 | $2,578,429 | $2,578,105 | 29 | — | $9,022 | $49,166 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No separate mission statement is provided. The stated purpose of each of the foundation’s 2024 grants was “to support fellowship of the mission.” One 2024 grantee, Ahavat Yisroel Humanity Inc., describes its own mission as awarding financial grants and/or interest-free loans to religious Orthodox Jewish organizations and individuals in distress who need financial relief.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $75,275 through three grants. Grant amounts ranged from $4,442 to $62,500, with a median of $8,333. The largest grants went to Gemilos Chasadim Chasdei Moshe ($62,500), Ahavat Yisroel Humanity ($8,333), and Oneg Shabbos and Yom Tov ($4,442). Each was designated “to support fellowship of the mission.”
The foundation gave $1,055,183 through 11 grants in 2023 and $2,509,023 through 34 grants in 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joel Landau as President and Rachel Landau as Treasurer.
J & R Foundation is led by Joel Landau, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joel Landau
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Landau
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 J & R Foundation
How much does J & R Foundation give each year?
J & R Foundation gave $75K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 11 grants.
What is J & R Foundation's typical grant size?
J & R Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $8,333, and its average grant was $25,092, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J & R Foundation give grants?
J & R Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (3 grants).
Does J & R Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on J & R Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Fellowship of the Mission." (3 grants).
How large is J & R Foundation?
J & R Foundation reported $867K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $150K.
What does J & R Foundation fund?
No separate mission statement is provided. The stated purpose of each of the foundation’s 2024 grants was “to support fellowship of the mission.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J & R Foundation?
The foundation 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 J & R Foundation's EIN?
J & R Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5980716. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does J & R 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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