JSZ Family Foundation
JSZ Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Monsey, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $206K.
JSZ Family Foundation at a glance
In short: JSZ Family Foundation gave $206K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $206,017
- +48.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,431
- +27.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $14,480
- +40.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who JSZ Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cong Zichron Shloma ($174K). Together the top 7 received $206K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 13 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $139K (2023) to $206K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $206K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cong Zichron Shloma Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $173,500 |
| Mosdos Botoshan Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $12,017 |
| Machna Shalva Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $8,500 |
| Yeshivas Boyan Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Bnos Chaya Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Emunas Beis Yaakov Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Bobov 45 Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,480 | $210,500 | $206,357 | $206,017 | 7 | $206,357 |
| 2023 | $10,337 | $147,867 | $139,464 | $138,987 | 6 | $139,464 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
JSZ Family Foundation is led by Jacob Zahler, President on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jacob Zahler
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 JSZ Family Foundation
How much does JSZ Family Foundation give each year?
JSZ Family Foundation gave $206K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $139K across 6 grants.
What is JSZ Family Foundation's typical grant size?
JSZ Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,500, and its average grant was $29,431, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does JSZ Family Foundation give grants?
JSZ Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (7 grants).
Does JSZ Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on JSZ Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (7 grants).
Who are JSZ Family Foundation's largest grantees?
JSZ Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cong Zichron Shloma ($173,500), Mosdos Botoshan ($12,017) and Machna Shalva ($8,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is JSZ Family Foundation?
JSZ Family Foundation reported $14K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $211K.
What is JSZ Family Foundation?
JSZ Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Monsey, NY. It holds $14K in total assets as of 2024.
What is JSZ Family Foundation's EIN?
JSZ Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4735780. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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