JFS Fundinc
To provide funding for certain social service programs, as determined by its board of directors, for which private funding is becoming scarce.
JFS Fundinc at a glance
In short: JFS Fundinc gave $286K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $286K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $286,499
- +426.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $286,499
- +426.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $286,499
- Total assets
- $8,004,825
- +25.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who JFS Fundinc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Family Service ($286K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How JFS Fundinc gives
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2024) to $286K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $286K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Family Service Margate, NJ | Charitable | $286,499 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,004,825 | $1,626,296 | $337,605 | $286,499 | 1 | $300,278 |
| 2024 | $6,393,583 | $666,886 | $101,244 | $54,400 | 1 | $207,711 |
| 2023 | $5,468,263 | $1,051,611 | $111,809 | $73,805 | 1 | $-46,244 |
| 2022 | $4,148,927 | $889,639 | $263,943 | $226,903 | 1 | $252,117 |
| 2021 | $4,394,752 | $951,886 | $128,626 | $95,496 | 1 | $360,931 |
About JFS Fundinc
Based on IRS filings
JFS Fundinc is a public charity, based in Margate, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $286K. Net investment income was $300K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
JFS Fundinc is led by Mitchell Gurwicz, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mitchell Gurwicz
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darren Matik
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joel Caplan
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marla Rosenthol
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Simpson
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Wise
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Rosenblum
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Goldstein
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry Goff
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Johanna Perskie (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Anna Feldman (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Eric Wood (2021–2022) — President
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 JFS Fundinc
How much does JFS Fundinc give each year?
JFS Fundinc gave $286K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $54K across 1 grant.
How large is JFS Fundinc?
JFS Fundinc reported $8.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
Where does JFS Fundinc operate?
JFS Fundinc has awarded grants in New Jersey.
What is JFS Fundinc's EIN?
JFS Fundinc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3146436. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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