Shraga & Baila Zeldes Foundation Inc
Shraga & Baila Zeldes Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lakewood, New Jersey. In its 2024 filing, it stated that it supported charitable, educational, and religious organizations.
Shraga & Baila Zeldes Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Shraga & Baila Zeldes Foundation Inc gave $109K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in New Jersey. 70% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $109,067
- +33.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +120.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,915
- -39.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $672,554
- +48.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 70% first-time grantees (7 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (71% 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 Shraga & Baila Zeldes Foundation Inc
- Contact
Application contact: Shraga Zeldes
Mailing address: 700 Central Ave, Farmingdale, NJ 07727
Phone: (732) 806-9505
Email: sz@nutrastar.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Shraga & Baila Zeldes Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Donors Fund ($50K). Together the top 10 received $95K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($13,767), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 28 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 18% to New York, 9% to Florida, and 2% to Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Shraga & Baila Zeldes Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
70%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 10 grantees (70%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 20% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 100% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 471% of 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 $28K (2020) to $109K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $109K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Donors Fund Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Yeshiva Beth Hillel Krasne Brooklyn, NY | Educational | $19,400 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $13,767 |
| Jacksonville Community Kollel Jacksonville, FL | Educational | $10,000 |
| Khal Lev Avrahom Lakewood, NJ | Religious | $7,000 |
| Cong Toras Dovid Lakewood, NJ | Religious and Charitable | $3,000 |
| Kollel D'Baltimore Baltimore, MD | Educational | $2,500 |
| Cong Ateres Yisroel Lakewood, NJ | Religious and Charitable | $2,000 |
| Bnos Bracha Lakewood, NJ | Educational | $500 |
| Bais Rivka Rochel Lakewood, NJ | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $672,554 | $331,351 | $111,888 | $109,067 | 11 | $109,067 | $23,146 |
| 2023 | $453,091 | $321,637 | $84,021 | $81,464 | 5 | $81,464 | $23,963 |
| 2022 | $215,475 | $86,860 | $58,881 | $54,400 | 3 | $54,400 | $10,655 |
| 2021 | $187,496 | $82,444 | $54,643 | $54,575 | 5 | $54,575 | $2,971 |
| 2020 | $159,695 | $128,471 | $28,875 | $27,525 | 4 | — | $1,059 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Shraga & Baila Zeldes Foundation Inc 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
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as supporting charitable, educational, and religious organizations. One grantee, Jacksonville Community Kollel, describes its own purpose as providing and facilitating secular and religious education, providing a synagogue and conducting Jewish religious services, and offering cultural services and activities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $109,067. Grant amounts ranged from $400 to $50,000, with a median grant of $3,000. Notable grants included $50,000 to The Donors Fund, $19,400 to Yeshiva Beth Hillel Krasne, $13,767 to various individuals for charity to indigent individuals, and $10,000 to Jacksonville Community Kollel.
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants must use a customized application and provide the need for the grant, along with references who can attest that the grant is needed. The filing lists Shraga Zeldes as the contact and states that award restrictions are N/A.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Shraga Zeldes, Baila Zeldes, and Simon Zeldes as trustees.
Shraga & Baila Zeldes Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Baila Zeldes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shraga Zeldes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Simon Zeldes
Trustee
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 Shraga & Baila Zeldes Foundation Inc
How much does Shraga & Baila Zeldes Foundation Inc give each year?
Shraga & Baila Zeldes Foundation Inc gave $109K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $81K across 5 grants.
What is Shraga & Baila Zeldes Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Shraga & Baila Zeldes Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $9,915, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Shraga & Baila Zeldes Foundation Inc that year got $10K on average.
Where does Shraga & Baila Zeldes Foundation Inc give grants?
Shraga & Baila Zeldes Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (18%) and Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lakewood, NJ (7 grants).
Does Shraga & Baila Zeldes Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Shraga & Baila Zeldes Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (6 grants).
Who are Shraga & Baila Zeldes Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Shraga & Baila Zeldes Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Donors Fund ($50,000), Yeshiva Beth Hillel Krasne ($19,400) and Jacksonville Community Kollel ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($13,767), which are not listed by name. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Shraga & Baila Zeldes Foundation Inc?
Shraga & Baila Zeldes Foundation Inc reported $673K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $109K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Shraga & Baila Zeldes Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as supporting charitable, educational, and religious organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Shraga & Baila Zeldes Foundation Inc?
Shraga & Baila Zeldes Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Shraga & Baila Zeldes Foundation Inc's EIN?
Shraga & Baila Zeldes Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1005604. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Shraga & Baila Zeldes Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/shraga-and-baila-zeldes-foundation-inc-morg_f5faceed3bc94f6894c6ea22f3517a72
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