Jack and Dalia Scaba Foundation Inc
Jack and Dalia Scaba Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It makes grants to qualifying individuals experiencing poverty and to organizations supporting Jewish faith and education and rabbinical support.
Jack and Dalia Scaba Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Jack and Dalia Scaba Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 67 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in New York. 39% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,644,548
- +38.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 67
- +3.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,545
- +34.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,064,829
- +100.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (26 of 67, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jack and Dalia Scaba Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Requests are made directly to, or at the discretion of, the foundation’s directors, who approve grants. The filing describes grants to qualifying individuals and organizations but does not specify application materials. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Jackie Scaba
Mailing address: 469 7Th Ave 14Th Floor, New York, NY 10018
Phone: (212) 704-2006
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jack and Dalia Scaba Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Congregation Midrash Elyon Inc (RB David Haber) ($150K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
165 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 152 grants of 165 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 26% to New Jersey, and 2% to Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 67 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jack and Dalia Scaba Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 26 of 67 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $28K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 $378K (2023) to $1.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 67 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Midrash Elyon Inc (RB David Haber) Brooklyn, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $150,000 |
| Chabad of the Shore (Rabbi Leibel Shapiro) Long Branch, NJ | General Charitable Purpose | $137,500 |
| Tiferet Shaul Brooklyn, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $125,051 |
| Federation of Jewish Communities of the CIS Inc (Odessa-Zalman Wolf) New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $122,800 |
| Bet Hashem Nehalech (R Ben Gera) New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $118,000 |
| Park Avenue Synagogue Ohel Simha Long Branch, NJ | General Charitable Purpose | $109,000 |
| The Special Children Center Inc Lakewood, NJ | General Charitable Purpose | $80,000 |
| Yad David Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $59,000 |
| Congregation Aram Soba Brooklyn, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $53,405 |
| American Friends of Mikdash Shaul (Ronnie Kassin) New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $46,600 |
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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 | $4,064,829 | $3,665,070 | $1,655,601 | $1,644,548 | 67 | $1,648,136 | $21,066 | $127,235 |
| 2024 | $2,031,447 | $3,196,737 | $1,191,613 | $1,190,377 | 65 | $1,191,613 | — | $5,766 |
| 2023 | $26,022 | $417,000 | $390,978 | $377,876 | 33 | $390,978 | — | $1,062 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jack and Dalia Scaba Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $127K 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
The foundation’s filing describes grants for qualifying individuals who are poverty-stricken and need funds to live and eat, as well as grants to organizations whose missions promote Jewish faith and education or provide rabbinical support.
Its 2025 grantees included organizations with varied stated missions. The Special Children Center says it provides respite and support for families with disabled children. Yad David Inc says it provides Jewish religious outreach through workshops and study groups focused on the Talmud, Bible, and Jewish law. Sephardic Mikveh of Midwood Inc says it constructs, operates, and maintains a Jewish ritual bath. Other grantees describe work that includes religious outreach, support for orphans and people with disabilities, school maintenance, and assistance to disadvantaged children, widows, and orphans.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 67 grants totaling $1,644,548. Awards ranged from $101 to $150,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Notable grants included $150,000 to Congregation Midrash Elyon Inc, $137,500 to Chabad of the Shore, $125,051 to Tiferet Shaul, and $122,800 to Federation of Jewish Communities of the CIS Inc. The Special Children Center received $80,000, and Yad David Inc received $59,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jackie Scaba, Dalia Scaba, and Moshe Scaba as directors.
Jack and Dalia Scaba Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dalia Scaba
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Scaba
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Moshe Scaba
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Jack and Dalia Scaba Foundation Inc
How much does Jack and Dalia Scaba Foundation Inc give each year?
Jack and Dalia Scaba Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 67 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.2M across 65 grants.
What is Jack and Dalia Scaba Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Jack and Dalia Scaba Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $24,545, across 67 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jack and Dalia Scaba Foundation Inc that year got $28K on average.
Where does Jack and Dalia Scaba Foundation Inc give grants?
Jack and Dalia Scaba Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (33 grants), New York, NY (11 grants), Long Branch, NJ (3 grants) and Lakewood, NJ (3 grants).
Does Jack and Dalia Scaba Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of Jack and Dalia Scaba Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (64 of 67) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Rabbinical Support" (3 grants).
Who are Jack and Dalia Scaba Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Jack and Dalia Scaba Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Congregation Midrash Elyon Inc (RB David Haber) ($150,000), Chabad of the Shore (Rabbi Leibel Shapiro) ($137,500) and Tiferet Shaul ($125,051), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jack and Dalia Scaba Foundation Inc?
Jack and Dalia Scaba Foundation Inc reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $127K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jack and Dalia Scaba Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes grants for qualifying individuals who are poverty-stricken and need funds to live and eat, as well as grants to organizations whose missions promote Jewish faith and education or provide rabbinical support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jack and Dalia Scaba Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jack and Dalia Scaba Foundation Inc's EIN?
Jack and Dalia Scaba Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1394763. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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