Natan Blutinger & Sara Blutinger
Natan Blutinger & Sara Blutinger is a private foundation based in Livingston, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations supporting Jewish studies and community activities, research, and other causes.
Natan Blutinger & Sara Blutinger at a glance
In short: Natan Blutinger & Sara Blutinger gave $167K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in New Jersey. 48% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $167,196
- +5.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- +106.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,393
- -49.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $44,639
- +272.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (15 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (65% 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 Natan Blutinger & Sara Blutinger
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Sgulkin 354 Eisnhwr Pky, Livingston, NJ 07039
Phone: (973) 740-8600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Natan Blutinger & Sara Blutinger funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rabbinical College of America ($43K). Together the top 10 received $145K.
Grant Size Distribution
185 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 185 grants of 185 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 28% to recipients in New York, and 7% to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Natan Blutinger & Sara Blutinger open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 31 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $851; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $25 first-time, $5K repeat.
- 35% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 22% 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 $131K (2020) to $214K (2021). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $167K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rabbinical College of America Morristown, NJ | Scholarship to Support Jewish Studies | $43,400 |
| Chabad of West Orange West Orange, NJ | General Support | $32,500 |
| American Freinds of TEL Aviv University New York, NY | Discretionary | $15,000 |
| The Touch Pad Pro Fdn Valhalla, NY | General Support | $12,000 |
| Temple Sholom of West Essex Cedar Grove, NY | Support for Jewish Center | $10,000 |
| NJY Camps Fairfield, NJ | To support the growth and development of every individual member of its community so that they can learn new skills, develop greater self-confidence, and foster a strong jewish identity. | $8,600 |
| Mandela Yoga Project Cambridge, MA | General Support | $8,000 |
| Israeli Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation New York, NY | Cancer Brain Tumor Research | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army Montclair, NJ | General Support | $5,000 |
| The Honey Foundation South Orange, NJ | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $44,639 | $200,043 | $167,397 | $167,196 | 31 | $167,196 | — | $4,092 |
| 2023 | $11,993 | $100,021 | $165,815 | $159,240 | 15 | $159,240 | — | $2,126 |
| 2022 | $77,787 | $225,012 | $199,413 | $193,208 | 44 | $193,208 | — | $2,592 |
| 2021 | $52,187 | $115,009 | $218,316 | $214,284 | 62 | $214,284 | $9 | $4,508 |
| 2020 | $155,494 | $100,063 | $134,981 | $131,250 | 33 | — | $63 | $8,517 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Natan Blutinger & Sara Blutinger 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for Jewish studies, Jewish community organizations, cancer research, camps, and other charitable activities.
Among the grantees, Mandela Yoga Project describes its mission as centering people of color as healers of stressors that result in chronic diseases. Autism Speaks says it works to provide reliable information and services across the lifespan, support research and innovation, and advance quality of life and well-being for people with autism. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $167,196. Grant amounts ranged from $10 to $43,400, with a median of $3,000.
The largest reported grants included $43,400 to Rabbinical College of America for scholarships supporting Jewish studies; $32,500 to Chabad of West Orange for general support; $15,000 to American Freinds of Tel Aviv University for discretionary purposes; and $12,000 to The Touch Pad Pro Fdn for general support. Other grants included $10,000 to Temple Sholom of West Essex to support a Jewish center, $8,600 to NJY Camps, $8,000 to Mandela Yoga Project, and $5,000 to the Israeli Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation for cancer brain tumor research. Autism Speaks received $3,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stan Gulkin, Daphne Carmeli, and Alex Graziano as trustees.
Natan Blutinger & Sara Blutinger's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stan Gulkin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Alex Graziano
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daphne Carmeli
Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $3K, to Stan Gulkin (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Natan Blutinger & Sara Blutinger
How much does Natan Blutinger & Sara Blutinger give each year?
Natan Blutinger & Sara Blutinger gave $167K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $159K across 15 grants.
What is Natan Blutinger & Sara Blutinger's typical grant size?
Natan Blutinger & Sara Blutinger's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $5,393, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Natan Blutinger & Sara Blutinger that year got $851 on average.
Where does Natan Blutinger & Sara Blutinger give grants?
Natan Blutinger & Sara Blutinger gives mostly in New Jersey: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (28%) and Massachusetts (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Merrifield, VA (5 grants), West Orange, NJ (3 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Topeka, KS (3 grants).
Does Natan Blutinger & Sara Blutinger give general operating support?
Yes: 74% of Natan Blutinger & Sara Blutinger's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Natan Blutinger & Sara Blutinger's largest grantees?
Natan Blutinger & Sara Blutinger's largest 2024 grantees include Rabbinical College of America ($43,400), Chabad of West Orange ($32,500) and American Freinds of TEL Aviv University ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Natan Blutinger & Sara Blutinger?
Natan Blutinger & Sara Blutinger reported $45K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $167K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Natan Blutinger & Sara Blutinger fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for Jewish studies, Jewish community organizations, cancer research, camps, and other charitable activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Natan Blutinger & Sara Blutinger?
The foundation 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 Natan Blutinger & Sara Blutinger's EIN?
Natan Blutinger & Sara Blutinger's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1793664. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Natan Blutinger & Sara Blutinger 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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