Regina Goldwasser Foundation
The Regina Goldwasser Foundation is a private foundation based in Lakewood, New Jersey. Its 2024 grants went primarily to organizations in New Jersey and New York, including educational institutions and other nonprofit organizations.
Regina Goldwasser Foundation at a glance
In short: Regina Goldwasser Foundation gave $234K across 195 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in New Jersey. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $233,564
- +1.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 195
- +14.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,198
- -10.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $360
- Total assets
- $839,775
- -3.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (74 of 195, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (57% 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 Regina Goldwasser Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1072 Madison Ave E3, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Phone: (212) 869-5017
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Regina Goldwasser Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cong Gates of Mercy ($23K). Together the top 10 received $92K.
Grant Size Distribution
763 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 763 grants of 763 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 57% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey and 38% to recipients in New York. Smaller reported shares went to recipients in Pennsylvania (1%) and Michigan (0%); 3% was listed under an unspecified state designation.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 195 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Regina Goldwasser Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 74 of 195 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $537; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $165 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 32% 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 $145K (2022) to $280K (2020). In 2024 it made 195 grants totaling $234K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cong Gates of Mercy Lakewood, NJ | To Assist Non-Profit Organization with Program Related Expenses | $22,500 |
| Bikur Cholim Lev Rochel Lakewood, NJ | To Assist Non-Profit Organization with Program Related Expenses | $13,000 |
| Shiras Devorah Lakewood, NJ | To Assist Educational Institution with Program Expenses | $10,485 |
| Bais Tova Lakewood, NJ | To Assist Educational Institution with Program Expenses | $9,000 |
| Meoros Rochel Leah Lakewood, NJ | To Assist Educational Institution with Program Related Expenses | $8,280 |
| Yeshiva of Spring Valley Suffern, NY | To Assist Educational Institution with Program Expenses | $8,054 |
| KDT Outreach Brooklyn, NY | To Assist Non-Profit Organization with Program Related Expenses | $5,500 |
| Cong Shaarei Tefilah Passaic, NJ | To Assist Non-Profit Organization with Program Expenses | $5,000 |
| Congregation Hagra Lakewood, NJ | To Assist Non-Profit Organization with Program Related Expenses | $5,000 |
| Kollel America Lakewood, NJ | To Assist Non-Profit Organization with Program Related Expenses | $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 | $839,775 | $249,588 | $277,905 | $233,564 | 195 | $233,564 | $43 | $5,120 |
| 2023 | $868,092 | $211,134 | $271,772 | $229,805 | 171 | $229,805 | $829 | $5,169 |
| 2022 | $928,730 | $479,754 | $166,602 | $145,357 | 127 | $154,420 | — | $18,880 |
| 2021 | $615,578 | $217,403 | $181,009 | $176,336 | 147 | $176,336 | $187 | $26,137 |
| 2020 | $579,184 | $752,781 | $279,718 | $279,540 | 123 | — | — | $12,932 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Regina Goldwasser Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K 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’s own mission is not stated. Its 2024 grants included support for educational institutions and other nonprofit organizations. Among its grantees, Bais Tova describes its mission as operating a parochial elementary and high school; KDT Outreach says it supports Jewish educational institutions and general educational programming, as well as synagogues, families in need, at-risk youth, and other programs. Yeshiva Ohr Yehuda describes its work as providing religious and secular education for elementary-aged children, while Bais Medrash Toras Chesed says it operates a college-level institution for Talmudic and rabbinical studies.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 195 grants totaling $233,564. Grant amounts ranged from $20 to $22,500, with a median of $360. Its largest listed grants included $22,500 to Cong Gates of Mercy, $13,000 to Bikur Cholim Lev Rochel, and $10,485 to Shiras Devorah. Other listed recipients included Bais Tova ($9,000), Meoros Rochel Leah ($8,280), Yeshiva of Spring Valley ($8,054), and KDT Outreach ($5,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Eliezer Goldwasser as treasurer and Chana Amsel as trustee.
Regina Goldwasser Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chana Amsel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eliezer Goldwasser
Treasurer
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 Regina Goldwasser Foundation
How much does Regina Goldwasser Foundation give each year?
Regina Goldwasser Foundation gave $234K across 195 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $230K across 171 grants.
What is Regina Goldwasser Foundation's typical grant size?
Regina Goldwasser Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $360, and its average grant was $1,198, across 195 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Regina Goldwasser Foundation that year got $537 on average.
Where does Regina Goldwasser Foundation give grants?
Regina Goldwasser Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 57% 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 Brooklyn, NY (64 grants), Lakewood, NJ (60 grants), New York, NY (13 grants) and Monsey, NY (11 grants).
Does Regina Goldwasser Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 195 grants with a stated purpose on Regina Goldwasser Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Assist Educational Institution with Program Expenses" (39 grants), "To Assist Non-Profit Organization with Program Expenses" (36 grants) and "To Assist Religious Organizations with Program Expenses" (3 grants).
Who are Regina Goldwasser Foundation's largest grantees?
Regina Goldwasser Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cong Gates of Mercy ($22,500), Bikur Cholim Lev Rochel ($13,000) and Shiras Devorah ($10,485), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Regina Goldwasser Foundation?
Regina Goldwasser Foundation reported $840K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $234K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Regina Goldwasser Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated. Its 2024 grants included support for educational institutions and other nonprofit organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Regina Goldwasser Foundation?
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 Regina Goldwasser Foundation's EIN?
Regina Goldwasser Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2926389. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Regina Goldwasser 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 2020–2024
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