North Lake Foundation
North Lake Foundation is a private foundation based in Lakewood, New Jersey. In 2024, it reported giving $127,874 through 12 grants to charitable organizations, with listed recipients in New Jersey and New York.
North Lake Foundation at a glance
In short: North Lake Foundation gave $128K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in New Jersey. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $127,874
- -16.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,656
- -16.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,250
- Total assets
- $50,609
- -66.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to North Lake Foundation
- 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: 1469 North Lake Drive, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Phone: (732) 966-5602
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who North Lake Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Donors Fund ($46K). Together the top 10 received $108K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey and 10% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is North Lake Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 107% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $62K (2021) to $153K (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $128K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Donors Fund Lakewood, NJ | Financial Support | $46,074 |
| See Attached Statement Lakewood, NJ | Financial Support | $19,420 |
| Cong Gates of Mercy Lakewood, NJ | Financial Support | $17,350 |
| Bais Hora'a Lakewood, NJ | Financial Support | $15,000 |
| Tiferes Shmuel Monsey, NY | Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Lev Avos Lakewood, NJ | Financial Support | $5,500 |
| Yeshiva Knesses Bais Aron Lakewood, NJ | Financial Support | $5,000 |
| Tiferes Yerachmiel Lakewood, NJ | Financial Support | $3,000 |
| The Chesed Fund Brooklyn, NY | Financial Support | $2,500 |
| Tomchei Torah of Ponevez Lakewood, NJ | Financial Support | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50,609 | $26,000 | $127,874 | $127,874 | 12 | — | — |
| 2023 | $152,483 | $154,500 | $153,367 | $153,367 | 12 | $153,367 | — |
| 2022 | $151,350 | $152,200 | $104,000 | $104,000 | 17 | $104,000 | $1,559 |
| 2021 | $103,150 | $115,000 | $61,850 | $61,630 | 11 | $61,630 | $1,263 |
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 went to organizations including The Donors Fund, Cong Gates of Mercy, Bais Hora'a, and Tiferes Shmuel. American Friends of Yisa Bracha, which received $1,250, describes its mission as raising funds for Yisa Bracha, a registered Israeli nonprofit, and related organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $127,874. Grant amounts ranged from $280 to $46,074, with a median of $5,250. The largest grants included $46,074 to The Donors Fund, $19,420 to See Attached Statement, $17,350 to Cong Gates of Mercy, $15,000 to Bais Hora'a, and $10,000 to Tiferes Shmuel. The filing lists the purpose of these grants as “financial support.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Rochel Neuhaus is listed as a director on the 2024 filing.
North Lake Foundation is led by Rochel Neuhaus, Director on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rochel Neuhaus
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 North Lake Foundation
How much does North Lake Foundation give each year?
North Lake Foundation gave $128K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $153K across 12 grants.
What is North Lake Foundation's typical grant size?
North Lake Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,250, and its average grant was $10,656, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from North Lake Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does North Lake Foundation give grants?
North Lake Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lakewood, NJ (10 grants).
Does North Lake Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on North Lake Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial Support" (12 grants).
Who are North Lake Foundation's largest grantees?
North Lake Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Donors Fund ($46,074), Cong Gates of Mercy ($17,350) and Bais Hora'a ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is North Lake Foundation?
North Lake Foundation reported $51K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $26K.
What does North Lake Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including The Donors Fund, Cong Gates of Mercy, Bais Hora'a, and Tiferes Shmuel. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from North Lake Foundation?
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 North Lake Foundation's EIN?
North Lake Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1228321. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does North Lake Foundation 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 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). North Lake Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/north-lake-foundation-morg_954cc72dc8ef489f8d2cefc2ce280a07
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