R & H Prashker Foundation
R & H Prashker Foundation is a private foundation based in Paramus, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in New Jersey for education, assistance to families, and community assistance.
R & H Prashker Foundation at a glance
In short: R & H Prashker Foundation gave $583K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $42K), mostly in New Jersey. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $583,000
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +27.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $41,643
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $8,955,310
- -26.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (3 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% 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 R & H Prashker Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists Carolyn D Gallagher as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Carolyn D Gallagher
Mailing address: 69 Andrea Ct, Paramus, NJ 07652
Phone: (201) 707-2221
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who R & H Prashker Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Josephs School for the Blind ($100K). Together the top 10 received $532K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 36 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is R & H Prashker Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 14 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $29K; repeat grants $45K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $499K (2023) to $583K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $583K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Josephs School for the Blind Jersey City, NJ | Indigent Families | $100,000 |
| New Milford Education Foundation New Milford, NJ | Education | $100,000 |
| Academy of the Holy Angels Demarest, NJ | Education Assistance | $75,000 |
| Institute for Educational Advanceme New Milford, NJ | education assistance | $75,000 |
| St Joseph School Jersey City, NJ | Education | $37,000 |
| Bloom Empowerment Tenafly, NJ | Abused Families | $30,000 |
| Epiphany Church Cliffside Park, NJ | Indigent Families | $30,000 |
| Our Lady of Visitation Church Paramus, NJ | community assistance | $30,000 |
| New Milford Fire Company New Milford, NJ | community assistance | $30,000 |
| Hoover School PTA Bergenfield, NJ | Education Assistance | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,955,310 | $-5,690 | $584,595 | $583,000 | 14 | $583,000 | $123,217 |
| 2023 | $12,257,361 | $-506,308 | $501,020 | $499,450 | 11 | $499,450 | $102,873 |
| 2022 | $12,827,610 | $13,150,383 | $510,995 | $510,000 | 11 | $510,000 | $11,998 |
| 2021 | $176,336 | $8,075 | $995 | — | — | — | $8,075 |
| 2020 | $109,901 | $-5,101 | — | — | — | — | $1,860 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $583,000 through 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $30,000. Its largest reported grants included $100,000 each to St Josephs School for the Blind for “indigent families” and New Milford Education Foundation for “education”; $75,000 to Academy of the Holy Angels for “education assistance”; and $75,000 to Institute for Educational Advanceme for “education assistance.”
Other listed grants included $37,000 to St Joseph School for “education”; $30,000 each to Bloom Empowerment for “abused families,” Epiphany Church for “indigent families,” Our Lady of Visitation Church for “community assistance,” and New Milford Fire Company for “community assistance”; and $25,000 to Hoover School PTA for “education assistance.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Carolyn D Gallagher and Damiano Pascali as trustees.
R & H Prashker Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carolyn D. Gallagher
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Damiano Pascali
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Harold Prashker (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 R & H Prashker Foundation
How much does R & H Prashker Foundation give each year?
R & H Prashker Foundation gave $583K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $499K across 11 grants.
What is R & H Prashker Foundation's typical grant size?
R & H Prashker Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $41,643, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from R & H Prashker Foundation that year got $29K on average.
Where does R & H Prashker Foundation give grants?
R & H Prashker Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New Milford, NJ (6 grants) and Jersey City, NJ (2 grants).
Does R & H Prashker Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on R & H Prashker Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Indigent Families" (4 grants), "Community Assistance" (4 grants) and "Education Assistance" (3 grants).
Who are R & H Prashker Foundation's largest grantees?
R & H Prashker Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Josephs School for the Blind ($100,000), New Milford Education Foundation ($100,000) and Academy of the Holy Angels ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is R & H Prashker Foundation?
R & H Prashker Foundation reported $9.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How do I apply for a grant from R & H Prashker Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is R & H Prashker Foundation's EIN?
R & H Prashker Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-7323542. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does R & H Prashker 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.
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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