J&G Family Foundation
J&G Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including organizations based in New York and Nevada.
J&G Family Foundation at a glance
In short: J&G Family Foundation gave $352K across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in New York. 56% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $352,297
- -7.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- +28.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,009
- -27.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $282
- Total assets
- $10,388
- +99.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 56% first-time grantees (18 of 32, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 J&G Family Foundation
- 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 407 Berry St Apt 6B, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Phone: (718) 809-8615
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who J&G Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chonen Vnosen ($264K). Together the top 10 received $348K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 93 grants of 98 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that all grant dollars went to New York recipients, while its itemized grant list includes a $1,500 grant to Jewish Federation of Las Vegas in Nevada.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
Is J&G Family Foundation open to new grantees?
56%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 18 of 32 grantees (56%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $512; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $282 first-time, $573 repeat.
- 41% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $195K (2021) to $390K (2023). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $352K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chonen Vnosen Brooklyn, NY | Charity | $263,929 |
| Talmud Torah Dnitra Brooklyn, NY | Charity | $40,631 |
| Cong Yl South 8 Brooklyn, NY | Charity | $13,814 |
| Cong Yetev Lev Dsatmar Inc Brooklyn, NY | Charity | $11,375 |
| Cong Sharei Ezra Inc Monroe, NY | Charity | $6,880 |
| Cong Shaarei Chaim Highland Mills Highland Mills, NY | Charity | $4,637 |
| Cong MCRT Brooklyn, NY | Charity | $3,165 |
| Jewish Federation of Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | Charity | $1,500 |
| Vaad Heuriv Monroe, NY | Charity | $1,250 |
| Cong Yotzer Ohr Inc Monsey, NY | Charity | $896 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation files Form 990-PF.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,388 | $353,000 | $352,836 | $352,297 | 32 | $352,297 | $782 |
| 2024 | $5,198 | $375,000 | $381,847 | $381,522 | 25 | $381,522 | $487 |
| 2023 | $12,045 | $390,000 | $390,020 | $389,665 | 9 | $389,665 | $839 |
| 2022 | $13,451 | $263,000 | $308,457 | $307,964 | 13 | $307,964 | $631 |
| 2021 | $60,072 | $262,500 | $198,234 | $195,250 | 19 | — | $1,816 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J&G Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $782 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 own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included organizations with varied missions: Renewal of Life Inc. says it finds and matches kidney donors; Kapayim Inc. says it assists families experiencing a medical crisis; and Bonei Olam Inc. says it provides assistance, guidance, and referrals related to assisted reproductive technology. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $352,297. Grant amounts ranged from $36 to $263,929, with a median of $282. The largest listed grants were $263,929 to Chonen Vnosen, $40,631 to Talmud Torah Dnitra, and $13,814 to Cong YL South 8; each was recorded with the purpose “charity.”
Other listed recipients included Cong Yetev Lev Dsatmar Inc. ($11,375), Cong Sharei Ezra Inc. ($6,880), and Cong Shaarei Chaim Highland Mills ($4,637). Jewish Federation of Las Vegas received $1,500; it describes its mission as administering and allocating charitable funds to international, national, and local Jewish organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joel Breier and Goldy Breier as trustees.
J&G Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Goldy Breier
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Joel Breier
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 J&G Family Foundation
How much does J&G Family Foundation give each year?
J&G Family Foundation gave $352K across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $382K across 25 grants.
What is J&G Family Foundation's typical grant size?
J&G Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $282, and its average grant was $11,009, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from J&G Family Foundation that year got $512 on average.
Where does J&G Family Foundation give grants?
J&G Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (22 grants), Monroe, NY (3 grants) and Monsey, NY (2 grants).
Does J&G Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on J&G Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (32 grants).
Who are J&G Family Foundation's largest grantees?
J&G Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Chonen Vnosen ($263,929), Talmud Torah Dnitra ($40,631) and Cong Yl South 8 ($13,814), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is J&G Family Foundation?
J&G Family Foundation reported $10K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $352K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $782 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does J&G Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J&G Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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&G Family Foundation's EIN?
J&G Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2882705. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does J&G Family 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 2021–2025
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