JGS Charitable Foundation
JGS Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 filing lists grants for general operations to organizations in New York and New Jersey.
JGS Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: JGS Charitable Foundation gave $42K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $41,916
- +4.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,192
- +24.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $458,277
- -3.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to JGS Charitable 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: 1755 46Th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204
Phone: (347) 365-3000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JGS Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kollel Chibas Jerusalem ($13K). Together the top 10 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 54 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 5% to recipients in New Jersey. Listed grantees were located in Brooklyn, New York, and Lakewood, New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is JGS Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 126% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2020) to $42K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kollel Chibas Jerusalem Brooklyn, NY | General Operations | $12,500 |
| Bnos Zion Bobov Brooklyn, NY | General Operations | $8,000 |
| Bnei Zion Bobov Brooklyn, NY | General Operations | $6,000 |
| Mevakshei Hashem Brooklyn, NY | General Operations | $5,800 |
| Bais Brocho Brooklyn, NY | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Bais Yaakov Faigeh Schonenber Brooklyn, NY | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Emunas Bais Yaakov Brooklyn, NY | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Congregation Tiferes Chaya Lakewood, NJ | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Various 100 or Less Brooklyn, NY | General Operations | $1,116 |
| Bonei Olam Brooklyn, NY | General Operations | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $458,277 | $28,554 | $44,516 | $41,916 | 10 | $41,916 | $28,554 | $33,219 |
| 2023 | $474,239 | $26,076 | $43,802 | $40,302 | 12 | $40,302 | $26,076 | $29,671 |
| 2022 | $491,965 | $21,436 | $39,477 | $36,552 | 12 | $36,552 | $21,436 | $31,564 |
| 2021 | $510,006 | $128,860 | $36,247 | $32,872 | 11 | $32,872 | $34,451 | $32,993 |
| 2020 | $417,393 | $44,936 | $33,340 | $30,154 | 9 | — | $15,906 | $27,101 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JGS Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $33K for 2024 — 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 filings do not state a mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including religious and educational institutions. One recipient, Bonei Olam Inc, describes its own mission as providing financial assistance, guidance, and referrals related to assisted reproductive technology, as well as adoption assistance, education, and awareness.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $41,916. Grants ranged from $500 to $12,500, with a median of $2,000. The largest awards went to Kollel Chibas Jerusalem ($12,500), Bnos Zion Bobov ($8,000), Bnei Zion Bobov ($6,000), and Mevakshei Hashem ($5,800). Each was listed for general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Golda Spielman, Elias Spielman, and Chana Bochner as trustees.
JGS Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chana Bochner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elias Spielman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Golda Spielman
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 JGS Charitable Foundation
How much does JGS Charitable Foundation give each year?
JGS Charitable Foundation gave $42K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $40K across 12 grants.
What is JGS Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
JGS Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,192, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from JGS Charitable Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does JGS Charitable Foundation give grants?
JGS Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (9 grants).
Does JGS Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of JGS Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are JGS Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
JGS Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Kollel Chibas Jerusalem ($12,500), Bnos Zion Bobov ($8,000) and Bnei Zion Bobov ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is JGS Charitable Foundation?
JGS Charitable Foundation reported $458K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $42K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does JGS Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including religious and educational institutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JGS Charitable 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 JGS Charitable Foundation's EIN?
JGS Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1460197. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does JGS Charitable 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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