Justice Lodge 285 F&AM Educational

Foundation · Grantmaker Pleasantville, NJ EIN: 22-2857778

Justice Lodge 285 F&AM Educational is a private foundation, based in Pleasantville, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $469K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $44K. Net investment income was $20K.

Key facts about Justice Lodge 285 F&AM Educational

EIN: 22-2857778
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $43,750
Grants made (2024): 10
Average grant: $4,375
Median grant: $4,500
Total assets: $468,647
Primary geography: New Jersey (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026.

Who Justice Lodge 285 F&AM Educational funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Justice Lodge 285 F&AM Educational's 10 itemized 2024 grants were New Jersey (92%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hammonton, NJ (2 grants) and Northfield, NJ (2 grants). None of its 10 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (10 grants).

How Justice Lodge 285 F&AM Educational gives

Giving grew 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 186% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$469K

-2.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$44K

-2.6% YoY

Grant Count

-23.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

+26.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Justice Lodge 285 F&AM Educational reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Justice Lodge 285 F&AM Educational

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

New Jersey $40K (92%)

New York $4K (8%)

Share of all 10 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

District of Columbia New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Texas

Cities

Egg Harbor TwpMays LandingHighland ParkNorthfieldEgg Harbor CityLinwoodBrigantineHammontonValley StreamEgg Harbor TwoEgg Harbpr TwpGainsvillePhiladelphiaWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$468,647	$480,549	$544,112
Revenue	$32,567	$18,219	$19,258
Expenses	$43,911	$45,236	$44,890
Qualifying Distributions	$43,750	$44,925	$44,890
Net Investment Income	$20,222	$17,652	$19,258
Distributable Amount	$23,493	—	—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

57 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Logan Roesch ($7,000), Samantha Smith ($6,500), Ava Santiago ($6,250).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
LOGAN ROESCH Hammonton, NJ	SCHOLARSHIP	$7,000
SAMANTHA SMITH Brigantine, NJ	SCHOLARSHIP	$6,500
AVA SANTIAGO Hammonton, NJ	SCHOLARSHIP	$6,250
JAMES D GOLSDSMITH III Northfield, NJ	SCHOLARSHIP	$6,250
MOLLY CARLTON Northfield, NJ	SCHOLARSHIP	$4,500
SAWYER WIDECRANTZ Egg Harbpr TWP, NJ	SCHOLARSHIP	$4,500
KRISTIN LUYUN Valley Stream, NY	SCHOLARSHIP	$3,500
EVA LEBOWITZ Highland Park, NJ	SCHOLARSHIP	$3,250
RUSSEL GALARITA Egg Harbor TWP, NJ	SCHOLARSHIP	$1,000
RYAN GALARITA Egg Harbor Two, NJ	SCHOLARSHIP	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Bruce L Peskoe	Chairman	—	—
David Edelman	Secty	—	—
Norris Biron	Trustee	—	—
Tracy Campbell	Trustee	—	—
Douglas Stanger	Trustee	—	—
Leonard Galler	Trustee	—	—
Jerome Greenberg	Trustee	—	—
Alan Novakoff	Trustee	—	—
Gary Poetsch	Trustee	—	—
Dennis Smith	Trustee	—	—
David Preissman	Trustee	—	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Justice Lodge 285 F&AM Educational?

As of 2024, Justice Lodge 285 F&AM Educational holds $469K in total assets with $33K in annual revenue. It awarded 10 grants totaling $44K in 2024.

Where does Justice Lodge 285 F&AM Educational operate?

Justice Lodge 285 F&AM Educational has awarded grants in District of Columbia, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas.

What size grants does Justice Lodge 285 F&AM Educational award?

In 2024, Justice Lodge 285 F&AM Educational awarded 10 grants totaling $44K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Justice Lodge 285 F&AM Educational required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Justice Lodge 285 F&AM Educational reported a distributable amount of $23K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Justice Lodge 285 F&AM Educational's EIN?

Justice Lodge 285 F&AM Educational's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2857778. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.