Jos L Muscarelle Foundation Inc
Jos L Muscarelle Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Maywood, New Jersey. Its 2026 filing reports 19 grants totaling $122,300, primarily to New Jersey recipients.
Jos L Muscarelle Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Jos L Muscarelle Foundation Inc gave $122K across 19 grants in 2026 (avg $6K), mostly in New Jersey. 21% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $122,300
- +11.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 19
- +5.6% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $6,437
- +5.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $2,199,694
- -5.8% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (4 of 19, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (66% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jos L Muscarelle Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 99 West Essex Street, Maywood, NJ 07607
Phone: (201) 845-8100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jos L Muscarelle Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Madonna Missions Maura Rogan ($25K). Together the top 10 received $109K.
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 96 grants of 97 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 66% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 22% to Illinois, 10% to New York, and 1% each to Florida and Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jos L Muscarelle Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 4 of 19 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 63% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−16%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 80% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2026). 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 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $107K (2024) to $152K (2022). In 2026 it made 19 grants totaling $122K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Madonna Missions Maura Rogan Chicago, IL | General Operating Expenses | $25,000 |
| Seton Hall University S Orange, NJ | General Operating Expenses | $21,000 |
| Bergen Community College Foundation Paramus, NJ | General Operating Expenses | $15,000 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson Muscarelle Building Maintenance Fund Teaneck, NJ | General Operating Expenses | $10,000 |
| Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Newark, NY | General Operating Expenses | $10,000 |
| The Foundation for University Hospital Newark, NJ | General Operating Expenses | $10,000 |
| Rowan University Foundation Stratford, NJ | General Operating Expenses | $5,000 |
| Scholarships Fund for Inner City Children Newark, NJ | General Operating Expenses | $5,000 |
| The Valley Hospital Foundation Ridgewood, NJ | General Operating Expenses | $5,000 |
| Holy Name Hospital Foundation Teaneck, NJ | General Operating Expenses | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,199,694 | $24,631 | $166,122 | $122,300 | 19 | $125,405 | $3,521 | $156,630 |
| 2025 | $2,335,685 | $196,654 | $140,948 | $110,000 | 18 | $112,921 | $168,627 | $126,845 |
| 2024 | $2,279,979 | $459,720 | $137,801 | $107,100 | 22 | $109,932 | $431,851 | $117,115 |
| 2023 | $1,958,060 | $-540,682 | $179,402 | $146,000 | 22 | $148,832 | $6,907 | $104,155 |
| 2022 | $2,678,144 | $515,475 | $199,059 | $152,350 | 16 | $156,681 | $477,037 | $152,967 |
| 2021 | $2,361,728 | $381,298 | $152,091 | $122,500 | 14 | — | $349,207 | $149,531 |
| 2020 | $2,132,521 | $73,419 | $141,946 | $113,000 | 30 | — | $47,706 | $127,636 |
| 2019 | $2,182,813 | $-32,758 | $146,058 | $113,101 | 28 | — | $20,032 | $116,207 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jos L Muscarelle Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $157K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided in the available sources. Its 2026 grants include support for colleges and universities, hospital foundations, a scholarship fund, and organizations serving people with breast cancer.
The grantees describe their own missions in varied terms. Bergen Community College Foundation says it assists the college, its students, faculty, and staff. The Valley Hospital Foundation says it secures and distributes charitable contributions, including funds for hospital construction, capital improvements, and medical technology. Rowan University Foundation says it raises funds and obtains gifts to benefit the university and enrich students’ education and student life.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $122,300. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $2,500. The largest listed awards were $25,000 to Madonna Missions Maura Rogan and $21,000 to Seton Hall University, both for general operating expenses. Other notable awards included $15,000 to Bergen Community College Foundation and $10,000 each to Fairleigh Dickinson Muscarelle Building Maintenance Fund, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, and The Foundation for University Hospital; the listed purposes were general operating expenses.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
JL Muscarelle Jr is listed as president on the 2026 filing.
Jos L Muscarelle Foundation Inc is led by Jl Muscarelle Jr., President on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jl Muscarelle Jr.
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "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 Jos L Muscarelle Foundation Inc
How much does Jos L Muscarelle Foundation Inc give each year?
Jos L Muscarelle Foundation Inc gave $122K across 19 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $110K across 18 grants.
What is Jos L Muscarelle Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Jos L Muscarelle Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $2,500, and its average grant was $6,437, across 19 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jos L Muscarelle Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does Jos L Muscarelle Foundation Inc give grants?
Jos L Muscarelle Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (22%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants), Paramus, NJ (2 grants), Newark, NJ (2 grants) and Teaneck, NJ (2 grants).
Does Jos L Muscarelle Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jos L Muscarelle Foundation Inc's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jos L Muscarelle Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Jos L Muscarelle Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Madonna Missions Maura Rogan ($25,000), Seton Hall University ($21,000) and Bergen Community College Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Jos L Muscarelle Foundation Inc?
Jos L Muscarelle Foundation Inc reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $125K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $157K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Jos L Muscarelle Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided in the available sources. Its 2026 grants include support for colleges and universities, hospital foundations, a scholarship fund, and organizations serving people with breast cancer. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jos L Muscarelle Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Jos L Muscarelle Foundation Inc's EIN?
Jos L Muscarelle Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6056924. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Does Jos L Muscarelle Foundation 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 13, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Jos L Muscarelle Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jos-l-muscarelle-foundation-inc-morg_ea6acd821e0d46c1acb4a03d89f5753e
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