Jacques H & Selma Mitrani Foundation
The Jacques H & Selma Mitrani Foundation is a private foundation based in West Orange, New Jersey. The foundation operates as an invite-only grantmaker and does not accept unsolicited applications.
Key facts about Jacques H & Selma Mitrani Foundation
- EIN
- 23-7103779
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $306,145
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- Average grant
- $18,009
- Median grant
- $11,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (2 of 17, 2025)
- Total assets
- $5,125,149
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (58% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation operates on an invite-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated June 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jacques H & Selma Mitrani Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Jacques H & Selma Mitrani Foundation's 17 itemized 2025 grants were New Jersey (58%), Pennsylvania (22%) and New York (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bloomsburg, PA (3 grants) and West Orange, NJ (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Is Jacques H & Selma Mitrani Foundation open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 17 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 76% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.1M
+2.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$306K
-6.4% YoY
Grant Count
17
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
-6.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jacques H & Selma Mitrani Foundation reported a distributable amount of $325K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grant-making priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$10,000
How to Apply
**
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
- New York
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 17 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $5,125,149
- Annual Giving: $306,145–$327,010
- Giving Rate: 6.6% of assets
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,125,149 | $4,992,253 | $5,154,431 |
| Revenue | $602,912 | $307,009 | $233,074 |
| Expenses | $468,775 | $476,881 | $374,458 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $346,661 | $366,343 | $293,352 |
| Net Investment Income | $489,809 | $400,971 | $159,384 |
| Distributable Amount | $325,131 | $298,634 | $272,461 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Jcc Metro West ($45,862), Nj Y Camps ($45,000), Eden Village Camp ($35,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JCC METRO WEST WEST ORANGE, NJ | GENERAL FUND | $45,862 |
| NJ Y CAMPS FAIRFIELD, NJ | GENERAL FUND | $45,000 |
| EDEN VILLAGE CAMP PUTNAM VALLEY, NY | GENERAL FUND | $35,000 |
| CONTRIBUTIONS PAID LESS THAN 5000 BLOOMSBURG, PA | GENERAL FUND | $32,071 |
| ISEF WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL FUND | $20,000 |
| B'NAI KESHET SYNAGOGUE MONTCLAIR, NJ | GENERAL FUND | $19,000 |
| NCJW ESSEX LIVINGSTON, NJ | GENERAL FUND | $18,100 |
| JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF GREATER METROWEST FLORHAM PARK, NJ | GENERAL FUND | $17,575 |
| TEMPLE B'NAI JESHRUN SHORT HILLS, NJ | GENERAL FUND | $11,000 |
| BLOOMSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY BLOOMSBURG, PA | GENERAL FUND | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
No leadership information was available in the provided sources.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jill Comerchero | Trustee | 10 | $17,500 |
| Leonard Comerchero | Trustee | 10 | $19,000 |
| Melissa Comerchero | Trustee | 10 | $17,500 |
| Myrna Comerchero | Trustee | 10 | $17,500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Jacques H & Selma Mitrani Foundation fund?
The foundation's grant-making priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services
How do I apply for a grant from Jacques H & Selma Mitrani Foundation?
The foundation operates on an invite-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Jacques H & Selma Mitrani Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • New Jersey • Pennsylvania • New York
What size grants does Jacques H & Selma Mitrani Foundation award?
In 2025, Jacques H & Selma Mitrani Foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $306K — an average of about $18K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Jacques H & Selma Mitrani Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Jacques H & Selma Mitrani Foundation reported a distributable amount of $325K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Jacques H & Selma Mitrani Foundation's EIN?
Jacques H & Selma Mitrani Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7103779. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Jacques H & Selma Mitrani Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.