N & S Foundation Inc
N & S Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lakewood, New Jersey. It makes distributions to charitable organizations and institutions that qualify for exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
N & S Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: N & S Foundation Inc gave $515K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), top state New Jersey. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $515,270
- -51.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- -36.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,537
- -24.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,225
- Total assets
- $15,089
- +517.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (6 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (48% 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 N & S Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 123 Shady Lane Dr, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Phone: (646) 318-9104
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who N & S Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Friends of Kupat Hair ($110K). Together the top 10 received $424K.
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 110 grants of 124 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 48% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey and 42% to recipients in New York. Ohio received 5% and Illinois 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is N & S Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 21 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $17K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). 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 $211K (2020) to $1.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $515K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Kupat Hair Brooklyn, NY | To assist other philanthropic causes with their exempt purpose. | $109,778 |
| Ezras Yisroel Brooklyn, NY | To assist other philanthropic causes with their exempt purpose. | $90,500 |
| Small Donations to Various 501c3 cl Lakewood, NJ | To assist other philanthropic causes with their exempt purpose. | $60,769 |
| Adirei Torah Lakewood, NJ | To assist other philanthropic causes with their exempt purpose. | $33,840 |
| Bhanu Mishra - Afopey University Heights, OH | To assist other philanthropic causes with their exempt purpose. | $27,145 |
| Beis Medrash Lutzk Lakewood, NJ | To assist other philanthropic causes with their exempt purpose. | $23,098 |
| Yeshivas Sheiris Yisroel Chicago, IL | To assist other philanthropic causes with their exempt purpose. | $23,000 |
| Lakewood Cheder School Lakewood, NJ | To assist other philanthropic causes with their exempt purpose. | $21,820 |
| Yeshiva Mayan Hatalmud Lakewood, NJ | To assist other philanthropic causes with their exempt purpose. | $19,350 |
| Torah Vchesed Lakewood, NJ | To assist other philanthropic causes with their exempt purpose. | $14,417 |
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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 | $15,089 | $-66,431 | $582,463 | $515,270 | 21 | $515,270 | — | $242 |
| 2023 | $2,444 | $1,014,054 | $1,140,758 | $1,065,729 | 33 | $1,065,729 | — | $719 |
| 2022 | $234,040 | $838,773 | $1,047,953 | $982,930 | 38 | $982,930 | $213,773 | $721 |
| 2021 | $327,872 | $409,921 | $451,759 | $439,925 | 21 | $439,925 | — | $1,399 |
| 2020 | $305,694 | $154,966 | $214,006 | $211,162 | 11 | — | — | $7,728 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, N & S Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $242 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 states that all distributions are made solely to exempt charitable organizations and institutions qualifying under Section 501(c)(3). Its 2024 grants included support for religious and educational organizations, as well as a charity whose stated mission is to raise funds for aid to people in need in Israel and the United States.
Among its grantees, Lakewood Cheder School describes its mission as providing religious and secular education for elementary-age children. Cheder Toras Zev says it operates a parochial grade school in Lakewood, New Jersey. Mikvah USA says it promotes traditional Jewish ritual baths through facility development and public awareness.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $515,270. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $109,778, with a median of $14,225. Its largest grants included $109,778 to American Friends of Kupat Hair, $90,500 to Ezras Yisroel, $60,769 in small donations to various 501(c)(3) organizations, and $33,840 to Adirei Torah.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Naphtali Hyman, Shira Hyman, and Caryn Lee Hyman as directors.
N & S Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Caryn Lee Hyman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Naphtali Hyman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shira Hyman
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 N & S Foundation Inc
How much does N & S Foundation Inc give each year?
N & S Foundation Inc gave $515K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 33 grants.
What is N & S Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
N & S Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $14,225, and its average grant was $24,537, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from N & S Foundation Inc that year got $17K on average.
Where does N & S Foundation Inc give grants?
N & S Foundation Inc's top state is New Jersey, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (42%) and Ohio (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lakewood, NJ (13 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (4 grants).
Does N & S Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on N & S Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are N & S Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
N & S Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include American Friends of Kupat Hair ($109,778), Ezras Yisroel ($90,500) and Small Donations to Various 501c3 cl ($60,769), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is N & S Foundation Inc?
N & S Foundation Inc reported $15K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $515K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $242 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does N & S Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation states that all distributions are made solely to exempt charitable organizations and institutions qualifying under Section 501(c)(3). See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from N & S Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is N & S Foundation Inc's EIN?
N & S Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3637748. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does N & S 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
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