Jajs Foundation
Jajs Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. It states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Jajs Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $402,196
- -0.4% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,500
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Jajs Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1436 59Th St, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Phone: (908) 206-0300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jajs Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Jajs Foundation gives
- 27% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 240% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $800 (2020) to $35K (2022). In 2022 it made 15 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elef Hamugien Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $8,000 |
| American Friends Of B Nai Levy Foundation Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $8,000 |
| Kolel Derech Hchaim Ohel Alta Fiega Monroe, NY | General Support | $7,000 |
| Talmud Torah Dnitra Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $2,500 |
| Cong Beis Hamedresh Tosh Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $1,800 |
| Shaar Hatalmud Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $1,750 |
| Beth Aharon D Hadas Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $1,300 |
| Congregation Beth Jacob Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
| Cong Gemach Bnei Pinchos Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $750 |
| Cong Beirach Moshe Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $600 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $402,196 | — | $1,500 | — | — | — | $19,812 |
| 2023 | $403,696 | $113,000 | $1,500 | — | — | — | $19,886 |
| 2022 | $292,196 | $92,000 | $35,650 | $34,650 | 15 | $34,650 | $14,451 |
| 2021 | $237,621 | $82,150 | $33,969 | $33,320 | 5 | $33,969 | — |
| 2020 | $189,440 | $68,800 | $1,475 | $800 | 1 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jajs Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported no grants in 2024 or 2023. In 2022, it reported $34,650 in grants across 15 grants, an average of $2,310 per grant. No individual grantees or grant amounts are identified here.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mayer Weinberger as settlor and trustee and Hershy Weinberger as trustee.
Jajs Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hershy Weinberger
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mayer Weinberger
Settlor & Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Jajs Foundation
How large is Jajs Foundation?
Jajs Foundation reported $402K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How do I apply for a grant from Jajs Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Jajs Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Jajs Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Jajs Foundation's EIN?
Jajs Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3719339. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jajs 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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