Roger & Joyce Nussbaum Foundation
The Roger & Joyce Nussbaum Foundation is a private foundation based in Highland Park, New Jersey. In its 2023 filing, it reported grants to charitable organizations, including religious, educational, community, scientific, medical, and humanitarian recipients.
Roger & Joyce Nussbaum Foundation at a glance
In short: Roger & Joyce Nussbaum Foundation gave $15K across 24 grants in 2023 (avg $622.5), mostly in New Jersey. 21% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $14,940
- -15.5% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 24
- -4.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $623
- -12.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $225
- Total assets
- $250,245
- -1.9% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (5 of 24, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (55% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Roger & Joyce Nussbaum 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: 134 Donaldson Street, Highland Park, NJ 08904
Phone: (732) 246-4928
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Roger & Joyce Nussbaum Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple ($4K). Together the top 10 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 97 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 17% to Maryland, and 5% each to Illinois, New York, and Virginia. The listed grants also included recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Roger & Joyce Nussbaum Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 5 of 24 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $264; repeat grants $717. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 75% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (−19%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2023) to $20K (2021). In 2023 it made 24 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple New Brunswick, NJ | Religious | $4,020 |
| Goucher College Baltimore, MD | Educational | $2,500 |
| Elijah's Promise New Brunswick, NJ | Community | $1,500 |
| Jewish Federation Paramus, NJ | Religious | $750 |
| Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | Scientific | $750 |
| Makhelet Hamercaz Highland Park, NJ | Religious | $590 |
| Final Exit Network Tallahassee, FL | Scientific/Medical | $500 |
| Highland Park Educational Foundatio Dallas, TX | Educational | $500 |
| Highland Park First Aid Squad Highland Park, NJ | Medical | $500 |
| Highland Park Public Library Highland Park, IL | Educational | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $250,245 | $20,315 | $25,199 | $14,940 | 24 | $14,940 | $13,027 |
| 2022 | $255,129 | $7,696 | $28,074 | $17,680 | 25 | $17,680 | $13,931 |
| 2021 | $275,507 | $37,575 | $31,645 | $19,950 | 23 | $19,950 | $16,834 |
| 2020 | $269,577 | $33,236 | $32,716 | $18,550 | 25 | — | $14,762 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Roger & Joyce Nussbaum Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2023 — 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 2023 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, Goucher College describes its mission as providing an innovative liberal arts education, and Elijah’s Promise describes its work as empowering lives through training, education, and social services, inviting justice through community service and advocacy, and alleviating hunger through nutritious meals. The Highland Park First Aid Squad says it provides emergency medical and basic life support services at no cost to its community. Other 2023 recipients included conservation organizations, a school serving children with hearing loss, and religious organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2023, the foundation awarded 24 grants totaling $14,940. Grants ranged from $100 to $4,020, with a median of $225.
The largest reported grants included $4,020 to Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, $2,500 to Goucher College, $1,500 to Elijah’s Promise, and $750 each to Jewish Federation and the Nature Conservancy. Other listed awards included $590 to Makhelet Hamercaz and $500 each to Final Exit Network, Highland Park Educational Foundation, Highland Park First Aid Squad, Highland Park Public Library, and Highland Park Volunteer Fire Department.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Roger Nussbaum, Joyce Nussbaum, and Charles Hirsh as trustees.
Roger & Joyce Nussbaum Foundation's 2023 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Charles Hirsh
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joyce Nussbaum
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Roger Nussbaum
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Roger & Joyce Nussbaum Foundation
How much does Roger & Joyce Nussbaum Foundation give each year?
Roger & Joyce Nussbaum Foundation gave $15K across 24 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $18K across 25 grants.
What is Roger & Joyce Nussbaum Foundation's typical grant size?
Roger & Joyce Nussbaum Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $225, and its average grant was $623, across 24 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Roger & Joyce Nussbaum Foundation that year got $264 on average.
Where does Roger & Joyce Nussbaum Foundation give grants?
Roger & Joyce Nussbaum Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (17%) and Illinois (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants), New Brunswick, NJ (3 grants), Highland Park, NJ (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Roger & Joyce Nussbaum Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Roger & Joyce Nussbaum Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (6 grants), "Humanitarian" (5 grants) and "Religious" (4 grants).
Who are Roger & Joyce Nussbaum Foundation's largest grantees?
Roger & Joyce Nussbaum Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple ($4,020), Goucher College ($2,500) and Elijah's Promise ($1,500), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Roger & Joyce Nussbaum Foundation?
Roger & Joyce Nussbaum Foundation reported $250K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Roger & Joyce Nussbaum Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Roger & Joyce Nussbaum 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 Roger & Joyce Nussbaum Foundation's EIN?
Roger & Joyce Nussbaum Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6570224. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Roger & Joyce Nussbaum 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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