JA4 Auerbach Family Foundation Inc
JA4 Auerbach Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey. It reported 13 grants totaling $58,434 in 2025, supporting organizations including Syracuse University, the American Heart Association, and Temple Emanuel.
JA4 Auerbach Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: JA4 Auerbach Family Foundation Inc gave $58K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. 46% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $58,434
- -28.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -13.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,495
- -16.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $575
- Total assets
- $97,201
- -38.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (6 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (56% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- 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 JA4 Auerbach Family Foundation Inc
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 31 Mulholland Dr, Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677
Phone: (973) 243-7942
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JA4 Auerbach Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Syracuse University ($30K). Together the top 10 received $58K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (56%), Texas (26%), New Jersey (14%), Pennsylvania (3%), and Colorado (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is JA4 Auerbach Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 13 grantees (46%) 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 $1K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $345 repeat.
- 46% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 940% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $81K (2024). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Temple Emanuel Woodcliff Lake, NJ | Unrestricted | $5,350 |
| GLO Good Foundation New York, NY | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Tzohar Seminary Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $1,863 |
| Valley Chabad Woodcliff Lake, NJ | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Pascack Hills HS PFA Montvale, NJ | Unrestricted | $575 |
| Jewish Home Foundation Rockleigh, NJ | Unrestricted | $371 |
| Syracuse Hillel Syracuse, NY | Unrestricted | $371 |
| DCS Montessori Educational Foundati Castle Pines, CO | Unrestricted | $345 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $97,201 | — | $60,234 | $58,434 | 13 | $58,434 | $6,217 |
| 2024 | $157,435 | — | $82,781 | $81,181 | 15 | $81,181 | $9,622 |
| 2023 | $240,216 | — | $11,784 | $10,334 | 7 | $10,334 | $12,277 |
| 2022 | $252,000 | $252,000 | — | — | — | — | $26 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JA4 Auerbach Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $6K 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 2025 grants went to a range of organizations. Syracuse University describes its mission as supporting student success through academic and experiential opportunities, while the American Heart Association says its mission is to promote longer, healthier lives. Glo Good Foundation says it provides dental services to people in need in developing countries, and Syracuse Hillel describes its work as providing Jewish and community programming, services, and meals.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $58,434 through 13 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $180 to $30,000, with a median grant of $575. Notable grants included $30,000 to Syracuse University, $15,000 to the American Heart Association, $5,350 to Temple Emanuel, and $2,000 to Glo Good Foundation. The foundation also gave $371 to Syracuse Hillel.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jason Auerbach as trustee/president, Jennifer Auerbach as trustee/treasurer, and Jordayn Auerbach as trustee.
JA4 Auerbach Family Foundation Inc is led by Jason Auerbach, Trustee & President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jason Auerbach
Trustee & President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Auerbach
Trustee & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jordayn Auerbach
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 JA4 Auerbach Family Foundation Inc
How much does JA4 Auerbach Family Foundation Inc give each year?
JA4 Auerbach Family Foundation Inc gave $58K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $81K across 15 grants.
What is JA4 Auerbach Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
JA4 Auerbach Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $575, and its average grant was $4,495, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from JA4 Auerbach Family Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does JA4 Auerbach Family Foundation Inc give grants?
JA4 Auerbach Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (26%) and New Jersey (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Woodcliff Lake, NJ (3 grants), Syracuse, NY (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does JA4 Auerbach Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of JA4 Auerbach Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are JA4 Auerbach Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
JA4 Auerbach Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Syracuse University ($30,000), American Heart Association ($15,000) and Temple Emanuel ($5,350), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is JA4 Auerbach Family Foundation Inc?
JA4 Auerbach Family Foundation Inc reported $97K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $58K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does JA4 Auerbach Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JA4 Auerbach Family Foundation Inc?
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 JA4 Auerbach Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
JA4 Auerbach Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4408114. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does JA4 Auerbach Family 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). JA4 Auerbach Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ja4-auerbach-family-foundation-inc-morg_d3e5c4f1b81a401997ffd0c29322bf25
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