Lipkin Family Foundation Co Valley National
Lipkin Family Foundation Co Valley National is a private foundation based in Paramus, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing reports 14 grants totaling $41,299 to charitable organizations, with recipients including religious and community organizations, health-related organizations, and other nonprofits.
Lipkin Family Foundation Co Valley National at a glance
In short: Lipkin Family Foundation Co Valley National gave $41K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in New Jersey. 43% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $41,299
- -63.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,950
- -65.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,050
- Total assets
- $1,155,005
- +125.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (6 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (77% 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 Lipkin Family Foundation Co Valley National
- 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: 80 East Ridgewood Avenue 3Rd Floor, Paramus, NJ 07652
Phone: (973) 305-3500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lipkin Family Foundation Co Valley National funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Temple Bnai Jeshurun ($14K). Together the top 10 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 63 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, reported grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey (77%), Florida (12%), New York (7%), Pennsylvania (4%), and Colorado (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Lipkin Family Foundation Co Valley National open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 14 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $875 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 60% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 132% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2025) to $112K (2024). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Bnai Jeshurun Short Hills, NJ | Unrestricted General | $13,920 |
| Cure Breast Cancer Clifton, NJ | General Fund | $8,500 |
| Admirals Cove Foundation Jupiter, FL | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Pine Brook Jewish Center Montville, NJ | Unrestricted General | $3,479 |
| Solace House Long Island City, NJ | Unrestricted General | $3,000 |
| Israel Lacrosse Association Inc New York, NY | Unrestricted General | $1,800 |
| Lilys Hope Foundation Allentown, PA | Unrestricted General | $1,100 |
| Children's Specialized Hospital Foundati Moutainside, NJ | Unrestricted General | $1,000 |
| St Hubert's Animal Welfare Center Madison, NJ | Unrestricted General | $1,000 |
| Jewish Fderation of Greater MetroWest Whippany, NJ | Unrestricted General | $750 |
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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 | $1,155,005 | $469,535 | $43,549 | $41,299 | 14 | $42,424 | $468,198 | $32,174 |
| 2024 | $512,791 | $261,469 | $115,674 | $112,096 | 13 | $113,221 | $23,581 | $31,653 |
| 2023 | $366,297 | $63,628 | $92,991 | $90,432 | 10 | $91,557 | $62,473 | $27,016 |
| 2022 | $395,862 | $146,199 | $107,486 | $104,437 | 14 | $105,562 | $29,250 | $34,526 |
| 2021 | $600,451 | $143,927 | $101,663 | $98,459 | 12 | $99,859 | $38,316 | $38,148 |
| 2020 | $558,187 | $147,516 | $103,739 | $99,744 | 13 | — | $23,771 | $22,599 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lipkin Family Foundation Co Valley National reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2025 — 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for Temple B’nai Jeshurun, Cure Breast Cancer, Admirals Cove Foundation, Pine Brook Jewish Center, and St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center. The Admirals Cove Foundation describes itself as a community philanthropic foundation supporting local nonprofits and people in need in Palm Beach County. The Israel Lacrosse Association says its mission is to have residents of Israel participate in lacrosse. The Lupus Research Alliance says it focuses on advancing lupus diagnostics and curative treatments through research and collaboration.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $41,299. Grants ranged from $250 to $13,920, with a median grant of $1,050. The largest reported grants included $13,920 to Temple B’nai Jeshurun, $8,500 to Cure Breast Cancer, $5,000 to Admirals Cove Foundation, $3,479 to Pine Brook Jewish Center, and $3,000 to Solace House. Other reported recipients included the Israel Lacrosse Association ($1,800), Lily’s Hope Foundation ($1,100), Children’s Specialized Hospital Foundation ($1,000), and St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center ($1,000). The Lupus Research Alliance reported receiving $500 from the foundation in 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Valley National Bank Trust, Gerald Lipkin, Linda Lipkin, Pamela Lipkin Sauertig, and Jeffrey Lipkin as co-trustees.
Lipkin Family Foundation Co Valley National's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Valley National Bank Trust
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $2K (2025)
Gerald Lipkin
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Lipkin
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Lipkin
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Lipkin Sauertig
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2K, to Valley National Bank Trust (Co-Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Lipkin Family Foundation Co Valley National
How much does Lipkin Family Foundation Co Valley National give each year?
Lipkin Family Foundation Co Valley National gave $41K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $112K across 13 grants.
What is Lipkin Family Foundation Co Valley National's typical grant size?
Lipkin Family Foundation Co Valley National's median grant in 2025 was $1,050, and its average grant was $2,950, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lipkin Family Foundation Co Valley National that year got $1K on average.
Where does Lipkin Family Foundation Co Valley National give grants?
Lipkin Family Foundation Co Valley National gives mostly in New Jersey: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (12%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Lipkin Family Foundation Co Valley National give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lipkin Family Foundation Co Valley National's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lipkin Family Foundation Co Valley National's largest grantees?
Lipkin Family Foundation Co Valley National's largest 2025 grantees include Temple Bnai Jeshurun ($13,920), Cure Breast Cancer ($8,500) and Admirals Cove Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lipkin Family Foundation Co Valley National?
Lipkin Family Foundation Co Valley National reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $42K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lipkin Family Foundation Co Valley National fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for Temple B’nai Jeshurun, Cure Breast Cancer, Admirals Cove Foundation, Pine Brook Jewish Center, and St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lipkin Family Foundation Co Valley National?
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 Lipkin Family Foundation Co Valley National's EIN?
Lipkin Family Foundation Co Valley National's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1907122. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Lipkin Family Foundation Co Valley National 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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