JSW Foundation
JSW Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. In 2024, it made 122 grants totaling $144,649; the listed largest grants primarily had religious or educational purposes.
JSW Foundation at a glance
In short: JSW Foundation gave $145K across 122 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $144,649
- -49.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 122
- -17.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,186
- -38.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $360
- Total assets
- $353,346
- +17.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (66 of 121, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (84% 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 JSW Foundation
- How to Apply
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Send Jacob Weiss a letter stating the purpose of the solicitation and any applicable brochures. Awards have no stated restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Jacob Weiss
Mailing address: 1249 East 28Th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11210
Phone: (917) 562-2388
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JSW Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cong Bais Mordechai ($25K). Together the top 10 received $83K.
Grant Size Distribution
652 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 650 grants of 652 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 9% to New Jersey, 5% to Illinois, 1% to Maryland, and 1% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 122 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is JSW Foundation open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 66 of 121 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $290 first-time, $360 repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $145K (2024) to $285K (2023). In 2024 it made 122 grants totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cong Bais Mordechai Brooklyn, NY | Religious and Educational | $25,000 |
| Torah Umesorah Brooklyn, NY | Religious & Educational | $10,000 |
| Keren Ezra Brooklyn, NY | Religious and Educational | $7,500 |
| YOS (Youth Outreach Services) Chicago, IL | Religious & Educational | $6,998 |
| Cong Anshei Fallsview Brooklyn, NY | Religious and Educational | $6,600 |
| Chevra Nachlas Yehoshua of Monastrich Brooklyn, NY | Religious and Educational | $5,530 |
| Rebbe Talmid Inc Lakewood, NJ | Religious & Educational | $5,500 |
| Tantzors Brooklyn, NY | Religious and Educational | $5,000 |
| Cong Nachlas Joshua Brooklyn, NY | Religious and Educational | $4,930 |
| Cong Khal Keren Dovid Ramapo, NY | Religious and Educational | $3,600 |
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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 | $353,346 | $200,045 | $146,275 | $144,649 | 122 | $144,649 | $45 | $11,882 |
| 2023 | $299,576 | $100,259 | $286,738 | $285,237 | 147 | $285,237 | $59 | $15,778 |
| 2022 | $486,055 | $200,071 | $173,134 | $171,631 | 134 | $171,631 | $71 | $18,826 |
| 2021 | $459,118 | $100,186 | $151,349 | $149,745 | 116 | $149,745 | $186 | $20,905 |
| 2020 | $510,281 | $200,266 | $216,828 | $215,925 | 133 | — | $266 | $22,544 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JSW Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K 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 is available here. The grant information shows support for organizations with religious and educational purposes. Among the grantees, Rebbe Talmid Inc describes its mission as transmitting religious education through teacher-student relationships and training teachers to support that work. Cheder Toras Zev says it operates a parochial grade school in Lakewood, New Jersey. Chai Lifeline describes itself as a health support network for children, families, and communities facing illness, crisis, or loss.
Grantmaking
In 2024, JSW Foundation made 122 grants totaling $144,649. Grants ranged from $25 to $25,000, with a median of $360. Its largest grants included $25,000 to Cong Bais Mordechai, $10,000 to Torah Umesorah, and $7,500 to Keren Ezra. Other notable grants included $6,998 to YOS (Youth Outreach Services), $6,600 to Cong Anshei Fallsview, and $5,500 to Rebbe Talmid Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jacob Weiss and Sheila Weiss as trustees.
JSW Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jacob Weiss
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sheila Weiss
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 JSW Foundation
How much does JSW Foundation give each year?
JSW Foundation gave $145K across 122 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $285K across 147 grants.
What is JSW Foundation's typical grant size?
JSW Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $360, and its average grant was $1,186, across 122 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from JSW Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does JSW Foundation give grants?
JSW Foundation gives mostly in New York: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (72 grants), Lakewood, NJ (14 grants), Spring Valley, NY (5 grants) and Monsey, NY (4 grants).
Does JSW Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 122 grants with a stated purpose on JSW Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious and Educational" (91 grants), "Social Services" (17 grants) and "Religious & Educational" (13 grants).
Who are JSW Foundation's largest grantees?
JSW Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cong Bais Mordechai ($25,000), Torah Umesorah ($10,000) and Cong Anshei Fallsview ($9,100 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is JSW Foundation?
JSW Foundation reported $353K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $145K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does JSW Foundation fund?
No mission statement is available here. The grant information shows support for organizations with religious and educational purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JSW Foundation?
Send Jacob Weiss a letter stating the purpose of the solicitation and any applicable brochures. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is JSW Foundation's EIN?
JSW Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4378426. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). JSW Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jsw-foundation-morg_b1f1d12aad1943efa9634c1dbef4f4c3
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