Kol Sason Foundation Inc
Kol Sason Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lakewood, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, most of them in New Jersey, with additional grants in New York.
Kol Sason Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Kol Sason Foundation Inc gave $75K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in New Jersey. 47% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $74,611
- -12.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,389
- -6.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $68,967
- +58.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (8 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (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 Kol Sason 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1060 Forest Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Phone: (732) 364-9309
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kol Sason Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Congregation Ahavas Chesed ($20K). Together the top 10 received $74K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 84 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey and 16% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kol Sason Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 17 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $550 first-time, $5K repeat.
- 35% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 31% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $54K (2020) to $109K (2021). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Ahavas Chesed Lakewood, NJ | To promote the goals and purpose of the organization | $20,000 |
| Congregation Zichron Moshe Lakewood, NJ | To promote the goals and purpose of the organization | $14,518 |
| Chasdei Imohos Brooklyn, NY | To promote the goals and purpose of the organization | $11,700 |
| Chevra Shas Lakewood, NJ | To promote the goals and purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Bais Kaila Lakewood, NJ | To promote the goals and purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Lakewood Cheder School Lakewood, NJ | To promote the goals and purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Yeshiva Toras ZEV Lakewood, NJ | To promote the goals and purpose of the organization | $4,925 |
| Chemdas Bais Yaakov Lakewood, NJ | To promote the goals and purpose of the organization | $1,450 |
| Y&R Religious Articles Lakewood, NJ | To promote the goals and purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Chai Lifeline Lakewood, NJ | To promote the goals and purpose of the organization | $200 |
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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 | $68,967 | $100,000 | $74,611 | $74,611 | 17 | $74,611 | — | $4,201 |
| 2023 | $43,578 | $50,000 | $86,598 | $84,896 | 18 | $84,896 | — | $3,841 |
| 2022 | $80,176 | $103,498 | $108,113 | $108,113 | 14 | $108,113 | $497 | $4,925 |
| 2021 | $84,791 | $100,017 | $108,800 | $108,800 | 16 | $108,800 | — | $4,916 |
| 2020 | $93,574 | $100,000 | $53,852 | $53,852 | 19 | — | — | $3,121 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kol Sason Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4K 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
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for religious and educational organizations. For example, Lakewood Cheder School Inc received $5,000; the school describes its mission as providing religious and secular education for elementary-age children.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $74,611. Grant amounts ranged from $18 to $20,000, with a median of $1,000. Its largest listed grants were $20,000 to Congregation Ahavas Chesed, $14,518 to Congregation Zichron Moshe, $11,700 to Chasdei Imohos, and $10,000 to Chevra Shas. Each grant’s stated purpose was “to promote the goals and purpose of the organization.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Samuel Blech, Sarah Blech, Zvi Blech, Nathan D Blech, and Moshe Blech as directors.
Kol Sason Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Moshe Blech
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nathan D. Blech
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Samuel Blech
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sarah Blech
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Zvi Blech
Director
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 Kol Sason Foundation Inc
How much does Kol Sason Foundation Inc give each year?
Kol Sason Foundation Inc gave $75K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $85K across 18 grants.
What is Kol Sason Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Kol Sason Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,389, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kol Sason Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Kol Sason Foundation Inc give grants?
Kol Sason Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lakewood, NJ (16 grants).
Does Kol Sason Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Kol Sason Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Promote the Goals and Purpose of the Organization" (17 grants).
Who are Kol Sason Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Kol Sason Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Congregation Ahavas Chesed ($20,000), Congregation Zichron Moshe ($14,518) and Chasdei Imohos ($11,700), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kol Sason Foundation Inc?
Kol Sason Foundation Inc reported $69K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $75K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kol Sason Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for religious and educational organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kol Sason Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Kol Sason Foundation Inc's EIN?
Kol Sason Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0948294. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Kol Sason 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Kol Sason Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Kol Sason Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kol-sason-foundation-inc-morg_7beddfc782724017b24b4e1b7b5df845
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