PJ Foundation
PJ Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lakewood, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $116K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $91K.
PJ Foundation at a glance
In short: PJ Foundation gave $91K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $91,450
- +43.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -46.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,431
- +168.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,800
- Total assets
- $115,780
- +102.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (62% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who PJ Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Congregation Halacha Berurah ($34K). Together the top 8 received $91K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 63 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How PJ Foundation gives
- Giving grew 118% 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2020) to $91K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $91K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Halacha Berurah Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $34,400 |
| Yeshivas Emek Hatorah Howell Township, NJ | Charitable | $17,040 |
| Miscelaneous Organizations Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $15,430 |
| Lifespan NJ Toms River, NJ | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Yeshiva Knesses Bais Aharon Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $2,600 |
| Tiferes Yisroel Inc Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $2,500 |
| NBC Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $2,320 |
| Chasdei Immahos Gemach Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $2,160 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $115,780 | $150,000 | $91,450 | $91,450 | 8 | $91,450 |
| 2023 | $57,230 | $65,000 | $63,870 | $63,870 | 15 | $63,870 |
| 2022 | $56,082 | $65,000 | $62,576 | $62,576 | 12 | $62,576 |
| 2021 | $54,159 | $60,000 | $41,895 | $41,895 | 20 | $41,895 |
| 2020 | $35,553 | $40,000 | $16,747 | $16,747 | 8 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
PJ Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Allan Schuck
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joseph Schuck
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Zipporah Schuck
Trustee
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 PJ Foundation
How much does PJ Foundation give each year?
PJ Foundation gave $91K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $64K across 15 grants.
What is PJ Foundation's typical grant size?
PJ Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $8,800, and its average grant was $11,431, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does PJ Foundation give grants?
PJ Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (38%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lakewood, NJ (5 grants).
Does PJ Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on PJ Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (8 grants).
Who are PJ Foundation's largest grantees?
PJ Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Congregation Halacha Berurah ($34,400), Yeshivas Emek Hatorah ($17,040) and Miscelaneous Organizations ($15,430), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is PJ Foundation?
PJ Foundation reported $116K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $150K.
What is PJ Foundation's EIN?
PJ Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3833948. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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