Morris and Esther Ades Foundation Co Morris Ades - S&A Stores Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker New York, NY EIN: 22-3216484

The Morris and Esther Ades Foundation Co Morris Ades - S&A Stores Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In its 2024 filing, it reported grants to charitable organizations, with the listed grant purposes described as furthering the recipients’ religious and charitable works.

Morris and Esther Ades Foundation Co Morris Ades - S&A Stores Inc at a glance

In short: Morris and Esther Ades Foundation Co Morris Ades - S&A Stores Inc gave $130K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$129,772
+37.4% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
18
-30.8% vs 2023
Average grant
$7,210
+98.5% vs 2023
Median grant
$2,600
Total assets
$38,767
-10.4% vs 2023
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.

How to apply to Morris and Esther Ades Foundation Co Morris Ades - S&A Stores Inc

Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to Apply

The foundation contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

Contact

Mailing address: 450 Seventh Avenue 701, New York, NY 10123
Phone: (212) 695-4540

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Morris and Esther Ades Foundation Co Morris Ades - S&A Stores Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

118 grants across all recorded years

117<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 117 grants of 118 (99%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey and 16% to recipients in New York.

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.

Cities

OakhurstBrooklynDealEatontownEdisonElberonEnglewoodLakewoodLawrencevilleLong BranchMiamiMongaup ValleyNew YorkNew York CityOceanOcean TownshipSolonTeaneckTucsonWall Township

How Morris and Esther Ades Foundation Co Morris Ades - S&A Stores Inc gives

  • Giving grew 128% from 2021 to 2024. Method

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

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K19 grants2020 27 grants2021 28 grants2022 26 grants2023 18 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2020) to $130K (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $130K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
18 grants to individuals Recipients not named —$129,772
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment Income
2024$38,767$81,881$130,272$129,77218$129,772$1,881
2023$43,260$82,723$94,928$94,42826$94,428$2,723
2022$45,080$91,034$86,906$86,90628$86,906$1,034
2021$62,853$70,200$57,017$57,01727$57,017$200
2020$34,576$43,304$45,535$45,53519—$304

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation gave $129,772 through 18 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $75,000, with a median grant of $2,600. The largest listed grants went to Congregation of Magen David of West in Deal, NJ ($75,000), Larchwood Synagogue in Oakhurst, NJ ($11,800), Shaare Tefilah Synagogue in Eatontown, NJ ($10,000), and Ohel Yaacob Congregation in Deal, NJ ($6,000). Other listed recipients included NYU Hematology Research and Renewal, each receiving $3,600, and an individual recipient, which received $3,000.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Morris Ades as president and Esther Ades as secretary/treasurer.

Morris and Esther Ades Foundation Co Morris Ades - S&A Stores Inc is led by Morris Ades, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Morris Ades

    President

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Esther Ades

    Sec'y & Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    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 Morris and Esther Ades Foundation Co Morris Ades - S&A Stores Inc

How much does Morris and Esther Ades Foundation Co Morris Ades - S&A Stores Inc give each year?

Morris and Esther Ades Foundation Co Morris Ades - S&A Stores Inc gave $130K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $94K across 26 grants.

What is Morris and Esther Ades Foundation Co Morris Ades - S&A Stores Inc's typical grant size?

Morris and Esther Ades Foundation Co Morris Ades - S&A Stores Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,600, and its average grant was $7,210, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Morris and Esther Ades Foundation Co Morris Ades - S&A Stores Inc give grants?

Morris and Esther Ades Foundation Co Morris Ades - S&A Stores 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%).

Does Morris and Esther Ades Foundation Co Morris Ades - S&A Stores Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Morris and Esther Ades Foundation Co Morris Ades - S&A Stores Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Further Religious & Charitable Works of Donees" (18 grants).

How large is Morris and Esther Ades Foundation Co Morris Ades - S&A Stores Inc?

Morris and Esther Ades Foundation Co Morris Ades - S&A Stores Inc reported $39K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $82K.

How do I apply for a grant from Morris and Esther Ades Foundation Co Morris Ades - S&A Stores Inc?

The foundation contributes 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 Morris and Esther Ades Foundation Co Morris Ades - S&A Stores Inc's EIN?

Morris and Esther Ades Foundation Co Morris Ades - S&A Stores Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3216484. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does Morris and Esther Ades Foundation Co Morris Ades - S&A Stores 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 October 2026.

Data update history

(6)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 9, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 10, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 19, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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