Joseph J Jaroschak Foundation Inc
The Joseph J Jaroschak Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Cranford, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing reports grants for student education and scholarships, religious services, and contributions to organizations working in areas including veterans’ services, assistance to people in need, and inclusion through sports, health, and education.
Joseph J Jaroschak Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Joseph J Jaroschak Foundation Inc gave $847K across 38 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), mostly in New Jersey. 52% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $846,738
- +21.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 38
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,283
- +14.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,161,970
- -7.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 52% first-time grantees (15 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (63% 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 Joseph J Jaroschak Foundation Inc
- 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. Its filing lists a Scholarship Fund Application as the form and materials, and states that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Frank La Cava
Mailing address: 9304 Wentworth Lane, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
Phone: (609) 638-1421
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joseph J Jaroschak Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Peter's University ($200K). Together the top 10 received $482K.
Organizations only. It also paid 10 grants to individuals ($266,246), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 133 grants of 143 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in several states. New Jersey accounted for 63%, Massachusetts 12%, Florida 6%, New York 5%, and Pennsylvania 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Joseph J Jaroschak Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
52%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 15 of 29 grantees (52%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $31K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 45% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 148% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 308% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $246K (2019) to $847K (2025). In 2025 it made 38 grants totaling $847K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Peter's University Jersey City, NJ | Education | $200,000 |
| 10 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $266,246 |
| Stevens Institute of Technology - for James Mallon Hoboken, NJ | Student Education | $60,921 |
| St Bartholemew Church East Brunswick, NJ | Religious Services | $50,000 |
| University of Tennessee- Luc Acquaviva Queens, NY | Student Education | $30,000 |
| Drew University - for Haley Meierhofer Madison, NJ | Student Education | $25,400 |
| Diocese of Metuchen Piscataway, NJ | Religious - servicing Middlesex, Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren counties in nj | $25,000 |
| Our Lady Lourdes Milltown, NJ | Religious Services | $25,000 |
| St Thomas Church Old Bridge, NJ | Religious Services | $25,000 |
| Monmouth University - for Kaylie Fenner Long Branch, NJ | Student Education | $24,320 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,161,970 | $449,143 | $893,913 | $846,738 | 38 | $846,738 | $407,722 | $275,308 |
| 2024 | $5,606,740 | $233,678 | $750,193 | $700,039 | 36 | $700,039 | $191,151 | $298,351 |
| 2023 | $6,123,255 | $169,678 | $385,604 | $339,922 | 25 | $339,922 | $175,733 | $313,925 |
| 2022 | $6,339,181 | $200,897 | $396,673 | $340,851 | 23 | $340,851 | $155,567 | $301,085 |
| 2021 | $6,534,957 | $354,798 | $401,453 | $345,431 | 21 | $345,431 | $303,927 | $343,037 |
| 2020 | $6,581,612 | $208,679 | $376,016 | $317,300 | 19 | — | $208,679 | $315,141 |
| 2019 | $6,748,949 | $303,427 | $303,799 | $245,917 | 15 | — | $303,427 | $322,120 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph J Jaroschak Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $275K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its reported 2025 grants include student education and scholarships, religious services, and support for charitable organizations. Among the grantees, Wounded Warrior Project describes its mission as supporting the well-being of post-9/11 veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. St. Vincent de Paul in Uniontown says it provides help and hope to people in need, while Special Olympics says it fosters acceptance and inclusion of people of all abilities through sports, health, and education programs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 38 grants totaling $846,738. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $200,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest reported awards included $200,000 to St. Peter’s University for education, $103,475 to an individual recipient for student education, $60,921 to Stevens Institute of Technology for student education, and $50,000 to St. Bartholomew Church for religious services. Other grants included $10,000 to Wounded Warrior Project and $5,000 each to St. Vincent de Paul in Uniontown and Special Olympics.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James Clark, Frank La Cava, and Susan Barlett as trustees.
Joseph J Jaroschak Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frank La Cava
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Clark
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Barlett
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Joseph J Jaroschak Foundation Inc
How much does Joseph J Jaroschak Foundation Inc give each year?
Joseph J Jaroschak Foundation Inc gave $847K across 38 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $700K across 36 grants.
What is Joseph J Jaroschak Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Joseph J Jaroschak Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $22,283, across 38 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Joseph J Jaroschak Foundation Inc that year got $31K on average.
Where does Joseph J Jaroschak Foundation Inc give grants?
Joseph J Jaroschak Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (12%) and Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were East Brunswick, NJ (2 grants) and Glassboro, NJ (2 grants).
Does Joseph J Jaroschak Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 38 grants with a stated purpose on Joseph J Jaroschak Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Student Education" (21 grants) and "Religious Services" (3 grants).
Who are Joseph J Jaroschak Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Joseph J Jaroschak Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include St Peter's University ($200,000), Stevens Institute of Technology - for James Mallon ($60,921) and St Bartholemew Church ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 10 grants to individuals ($266,246), which are not listed by name. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Joseph J Jaroschak Foundation Inc?
Joseph J Jaroschak Foundation Inc reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $847K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $275K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Joseph J Jaroschak Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its reported 2025 grants include student education and scholarships, religious services, and support for charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joseph J Jaroschak Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Joseph J Jaroschak Foundation Inc's EIN?
Joseph J Jaroschak Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2693991. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Joseph J Jaroschak 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 30, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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