JLRJ Inc
JLRJ Inc is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2024 grants included support for educational and religious programming, charitable organizations, and services connected with charitable, educational, and religious programming.
JLRJ Inc at a glance
In short: JLRJ Inc gave $2.0M across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $99K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,973,762
- +17.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $98,688
- +29.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $51,500
- Total assets
- $38,220,420
- +3.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to JLRJ Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
JLRJ Inc does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 575 Lexington Avenue 34Th Floor, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 686-7160
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JLRJ Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Harbelco Programming III LLC and Programming II LLC ($765K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 22 grants of 51 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 50% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 15% to Ohio, and 5% each to New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and California. Listed recipients were also located in Illinois, Michigan, and Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How JLRJ Inc gives
- 10% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 89% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2021) to $2.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harbelco Programming III LLC and Programming II LLC New York, NY | Harbelco ltd. (harbelco), a wholly owned subsidiary of legacy heritage programming iii llc (programming iii), legacy heritage programming iii llc (programming iii), a wholly owned subsidiary of legacy heritage programming ii llc (programming ii), and programming ii, a wholly owned subsidiary of jlrj, inc., provided operational and administrative services for charitable, educational and religious programming supported by jlrj, inc. During the year ended december 31, 2024. | $765,084 |
| American Friends of Ogen Inc University Heights, OH | Funding to Support the Organization's Charitable Programming. | $300,000 |
| The Israel Association of Community Centers Ltd | Provide support to fund the renovation of libraries, purcahse of technology for those libraries and fund training of the library staff. | $80,199 |
| The Religious Zionist Youth Movement - Bnei Akiva of the United States and New York, NY | Funding to Support the Organization's Summertime Educational Programming. | $60,413 |
| Ilan High School Ocean, NJ | Funding to Support the Organization's Educational Programming. | $51,500 |
| Kohelet Yeshiva High School Merion Station, PA | Funding to Support the Organization's Educational Programming. | $51,500 |
| San Diego Jewish Academy San Diego, CA | Funding to Support the Organization's Educational Programming. | $51,500 |
| Hebrew Theological College Skokie, IL | Funding to Support the Organization's Educational Programming. | $51,500 |
| Jean and Samuel Frankel Jewish Academy of Metropolitan Detroit Bloomfield, MI | Funding to Support the Organization's Educational Programming. | $51,500 |
| Golda Och Academy Inc West Orange, NJ | Funding to Support the Organization's Educational Programming. | $51,500 |
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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 | $38,220,420 | $3,564,697 | $2,249,792 | $1,973,762 | 20 | $1,980,521 | $3,311,590 | $1,881,804 |
| 2023 | $37,026,497 | $2,524,328 | $1,958,895 | $1,679,820 | 22 | $1,695,271 | $2,229,624 | $1,728,324 |
| 2022 | $36,460,894 | $2,126,438 | $1,817,306 | $1,166,699 | 5 | $1,175,162 | $1,472,552 | $1,724,556 |
| 2021 | $36,154,941 | $2,161,200 | $1,308,836 | $1,044,633 | 4 | $1,054,783 | $1,906,554 | $1,895,359 |
| 2020 | $35,209,011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JLRJ Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.9M 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
No mission statement for JLRJ Inc is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for schools and other organizations’ educational programming, summertime educational programming, library renovations and technology, and charitable programming.
The grantees describe a range of work. American Friends of Ogen says it supports the Ogen Group, which provides interest-free and low-interest loans and financial education in Israel. Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh describes itself as an Orthodox Jewish day school; Golda Och Academy says it operates a New Jersey private school for students from pre-K through grade 12; and San Diego Jewish Academy says it supports learning guided by Jewish values and community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, JLRJ Inc reported 20 grants totaling $1,973,762. The itemized grants ranged from $66 to $765,084, with a median of $51,500.
The largest listed grant was $765,084 to HARBELCO PROGRAMMING III LLC AND PROGRAMMING II LLC. The filing describes operational and administrative services for charitable, educational, and religious programming supported by JLRJ Inc. Other notable grants included $300,000 to American Friends of Ogen Inc. for charitable programming and $80,199 to the Israel Association of Community Centers Ltd. for library renovations, technology purchases, and staff training. Several schools received $51,500 each for educational programming, including Ilan High School, Kohelet Yeshiva High School, San Diego Jewish Academy, and Golda Och Academy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists B Gloznek as assistant secretary; S Wexner as president, secretary, treasurer, and director; and W Stern, R Kanner, G Levy, R Agus, D Weissman, W Feinstein, R Feit, and G Graff as directors.
JLRJ Inc is led by S. Wexner, President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
S. Wexner
President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
B. Lopata
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
D. Weissman
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
G. Graff
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
G. Levy
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
R. Agus
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
R. Feit
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
R. Kanner
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
W. Feinstein
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
W. Stern
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
B. Gloznek
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: D. Korn (2021) — Tax Matters Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 JLRJ Inc
How much does JLRJ Inc give each year?
JLRJ Inc gave $2.0M across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 22 grants.
What is JLRJ Inc's typical grant size?
JLRJ Inc's median grant in 2024 was $51,500, and its average grant was $98,688, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does JLRJ Inc give grants?
JLRJ Inc gives mostly in New York: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (15%) and New Jersey (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does JLRJ Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 5% of JLRJ Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are JLRJ Inc's largest grantees?
JLRJ Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Harbelco Programming III LLC and Programming II LLC ($765,084), American Friends of Ogen Inc ($300,000) and The Israel Association of Community Centers Ltd ($80,199), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is JLRJ Inc?
JLRJ Inc reported $38.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does JLRJ Inc fund?
No mission statement for JLRJ Inc is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for schools and other organizations’ educational programming, summertime educational programming, library renovations and technology, and charitable programming. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JLRJ Inc?
JLRJ Inc does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is JLRJ Inc's EIN?
JLRJ Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4077806. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does JLRJ Inc 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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