Reitman Foundation
The Reitman Foundation was a private foundation based in Lebanon, New Jersey. Its filings report grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in social services, education, employment, homelessness, and medical rehabilitation.
Reitman Foundation at a glance
In short: Reitman Foundation gave $3.4M across 11 grants in 2021 (avg $312K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 27% of 2021 grantees were new. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $3,433,385
- +1812.7% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $312,126
- +1465.0% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $20,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2021; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (94% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Reitman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It is dissolved and appears to have stopped grantmaking.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Mccabe Asso 3 Werner Way No, Lebanon, NJ 08833
Phone: (908) 704-1930
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Reitman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was The Reitman Foundation - Donor Advised Fund ($3.2M). Together the top 10 received $3.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 28 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2021 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (94%), New Jersey (6%), Massachusetts (1%), and New York (0%). The listed grants include recipients in New Jersey, Massachusetts, and New York, as well as the largest grant to a donor-advised fund in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Reitman Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2021
In 2021, 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 $1.1M; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 73% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2021). 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 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $121K (2019) to $3.4M (2021). In 2021 it made 11 grants totaling $3.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Reitman Foundation - Donor Advised Fund Jenkintown, PA | Unrestricted | $3,212,885 |
| Communities in Cooperation Inc Linden, NJ | Transitioning Female Prisoners | $63,500 |
| Kessler Foundation East Hanover, NJ | Study Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome | $25,000 |
| Mend NJ Maplewood, NJ | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| South Ward Children's Alliance Newark, NJ | Education for Teenage Mothers' | $25,000 |
| National Council of Jewish Women Livingston, NJ | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Year up Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Bridges Outreach Summit, NJ | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Jewish Vocational Services of Metrowest East Orange, NJ | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Schools That Can New York, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2020 filing was marked as its final return and states that it dissolved in July 2021.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $293,606 | $3,469,123 | $3,433,385 | 11 | $268,296 | $159,236 |
| 2020 | $3,175,517 | $163,376 | $211,217 | $179,500 | 9 | $138,527 | $170,937 |
| 2019 | $3,223,358 | $318,035 | $160,411 | $121,000 | 8 | $294,516 | $168,098 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Reitman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $159K for 2021 — 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 2021 grants included support for organizations whose own missions address social services and prison re-entry, disability research and employment, career readiness, homelessness, and scholarships. For example, Communities in Cooperation describes its work as meeting social service needs and operating programs in family support, child welfare, and prison re-entry. Year Up describes its mission as helping young adults build skills and access careers and higher education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2021, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $3,433,385. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $3,212,885, with a median of $20,000. The largest grant, $3,212,885, went to The Reitman Foundation – Donor Advised Fund for unrestricted use. Other grants included $63,500 to Communities in Cooperation Inc. for transitioning female prisoners; $25,000 each to Kessler Foundation, Mend NJ, and South Ward Children’s Alliance; and $20,000 each to National Council of Jewish Women, Year Up, and Bridges Outreach.
The foundation’s filing states that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and did not accept unsolicited requests for funds. This describes its stated policy, not a current application opportunity; the foundation has dissolved.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Margaret Jacobs and Elizabeth Lowenstein as co-presidents and trustees. It also lists Kim Jacobs, Kristy Maslin, and Dana Siegel as trustees.
Reitman Foundation is led by Elizabeth Lowenstein, Co-President & Trustee on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Elizabeth Lowenstein
Co-President & Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Jacobs
Co-President & Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana Siegel
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Jacobs
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristy Maslin
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Reitman Foundation
How much does Reitman Foundation give each year?
Reitman Foundation gave $3.4M across 11 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $180K across 9 grants.
What is Reitman Foundation's typical grant size?
Reitman Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $20,000, and its average grant was $312,126, across 11 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Reitman Foundation that year got $1.1M on average.
Where does Reitman Foundation give grants?
Reitman Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (6%).
Does Reitman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 73% of Reitman Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Reitman Foundation's largest grantees?
Reitman Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include The Reitman Foundation - Donor Advised Fund ($3,212,885), Communities in Cooperation Inc ($63,500) and Kessler Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Reitman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants included support for organizations whose own missions address social services and prison re-entry, disability research and employment, career readiness, homelessness, and scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Reitman Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Reitman Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Reitman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $159K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Reitman Foundation's EIN?
Reitman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7086130. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Does Reitman Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 12, 2019)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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