S & P Sofer Family Foundation
S & P Sofer Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
S & P Sofer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: S & P Sofer Family Foundation gave $127K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $126,900
- -52.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -26.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,536
- -34.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $463,329
- -13.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to S & P Sofer Family 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1735 45Th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204
Phone: (917) 940-1402
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who S & P Sofer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bais Shaindel ($34K). Together the top 10 received $124K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 36 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey and 2% to recipients in New York. Listed recipients were in Lakewood, New Jersey, and Brooklyn, New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How S & P Sofer Family Foundation gives
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 10475% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 548% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $265K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $127K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bais Shaindel Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $34,400 |
| Tomchei Shabbos Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Bais Rivka Rochel Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Zichron Yisrael Yosef Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Khal Stirling Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Yeshiva Nachalei Torah Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Mesivta Keren Hatorah Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Toras Chaim Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Donors Fund Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Simchaseinu Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $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 | $463,329 | $216,023 | $258,226 | $126,900 | 11 | $126,900 | — | $23,163 |
| 2023 | $537,277 | $227,890 | $397,881 | $264,500 | 15 | $264,500 | — | $29,289 |
| 2022 | $713,751 | $524,483 | $223,345 | $92,000 | 9 | $92,000 | $267,666 | $30,496 |
| 2021 | $848,401 | $931,530 | $127,355 | $1,200 | 1 | $1,200 | — | $6,132 |
| 2020 | $44,226 | $116,711 | $115,879 | — | — | — | — | $2,324 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, S & P Sofer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including religious schools and other charitable organizations. Bais Shaindel describes itself as a religious girls high school in Lakewood, New Jersey, providing education for grades 9–12. Toras Chaim Inc describes its mission as giving grants to religious and educational institutions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $126,900. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $34,400, with a median of $5,000. Notable grants included $34,400 to Bais Shaindel, $25,000 to Tomchei Shabbos, $15,000 each to Bais Rivka Rochel and Zichron Yisrael Yosef, and $10,000 to Khal Stirling.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Daniel Schreiber and Perla Schreiber as directors.
S & P Sofer Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel Schreiber
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Perla Schreiber
Director
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 S & P Sofer Family Foundation
How much does S & P Sofer Family Foundation give each year?
S & P Sofer Family Foundation gave $127K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $265K across 15 grants.
What is S & P Sofer Family Foundation's typical grant size?
S & P Sofer Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $11,536, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does S & P Sofer Family Foundation give grants?
S & P Sofer Family Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lakewood, NJ (10 grants).
Does S & P Sofer Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on S & P Sofer Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (11 grants).
Who are S & P Sofer Family Foundation's largest grantees?
S & P Sofer Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bais Shaindel ($34,400), Tomchei Shabbos ($25,000) and Bais Rivka Rochel ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is S & P Sofer Family Foundation?
S & P Sofer Family Foundation reported $463K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $127K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does S & P Sofer Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including religious schools and other charitable organizations. Bais Shaindel describes itself as a religious girls high school in Lakewood, New Jersey, providing education for grades 9–12. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from S & P Sofer Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is S & P Sofer Family Foundation's EIN?
S & P Sofer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1585179. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does S & P Sofer Family 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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