Srour Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Somerset, NJ EIN: 87-4276494

Srour Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Somerset, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing reports 13 grants totaling $1,267,362, each listed for charitable purposes.

Srour Foundation Inc at a glance

In short: Srour Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $97K), top state New York. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$1,267,362
-32.8% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
13
-23.5% vs 2023
Average grant
$97,489
-12.1% vs 2023
Median grant
$20,000
Total assets
$1,318,984
+137.3% vs 2023
New grantees (estimate)
33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2024; small sample)
Primary geography
New York (26% 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 Srour Foundation Inc

Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to Apply

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.

Contact

Mailing address: 45 Veronica Ave, Somerset, NJ 08873
Phone: (732) 748-1300

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Srour Foundation Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Ohel Moshe Mishkan Shalom: $759KOhel Moshe Mishkan Shalom$759KTOV: $165KTOV$165KCongregation HAR Halebanon: $67KCongregation HAR Halebanon$67KMoisha's Supermarket: $60KMoisha's Supermarket$60KSynagogue Emet V'shalom: $26KSynagogue Emet V'shalom$26KMill Basic Sephardic Congregation: $20KMill Basic SephardicCongregation$20KCongregation Ohel Moshe: $17KCongregation Ohel Moshe$17KChabad of Migdal Beit Hakneset: $5KChabad of Migdal Beit Hakneset$5KChabad Jewish Center of South Brunswick: $3KChabad Jewish Center of SouthBrunswick$3KAhavas Chesed Fund: $2KAhavas Chesed Fund$2K

The largest 2024 recipient was Ohel Moshe Mishkan Shalom ($759K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.

Grant Size Distribution

43 grants across all recorded years

29<$50K2$50–100K8$100–250K1$250–500K1$500K–1M2$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 43 (67%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The 2024 filing reports recipient-state shares of grant dollars of 26% for New York, 11% for New Jersey, and 0% for Florida. It also lists 62% under an unspecified state label.

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.

Cities

BrooklynSomersetMonseySunnyisles BeachDealLong BranchNorth Brunswick

Is Srour Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

33%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $128K. How we count

Medians: $16K first-time, $19K repeat.

  • 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. 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 (2022–2024). 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

$0$1M$2M$3M13 grants2022 17 grants2023 13 grants2024

From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2024) to $2.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $1.3M.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ohel Moshe Mishkan Shalom Charitable Purposes$759,000
TOV Monsey, NYCharitable Purposes$165,000
Various Charities Somerset, NJCharitable Purposes$142,800
Congregation HAR Halebanon Brooklyn, NYCharitable Purposes$67,357
Moisha's Supermarket Brooklyn, NYCharitable Purposes$60,000
Synagogue Emet V'shalom Charitable Purposes$26,000
Mill Basic Sephardic Congregation Brooklyn, NYCharitable Purposes$20,000
Congregation Ohel Moshe Brooklyn, NYCharitable Purposes$17,000
Chabad of Migdal Beit Hakneset Charitable Purposes$5,000
Chabad Jewish Center of South Brunswick North Brunswick, NJCharitable Purposes$2,802
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsDistributable Amount
2024$1,318,984$2,030,000$1,266,947$1,267,36213$1,267,362$54,533
2023$555,931$2,385,000$1,888,071$1,885,40417$1,885,404$10,102
2022$64,502$2,179,599$2,120,597$2,120,19713$2,120,197$8,681

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Srour Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $55K 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 is provided. The 2024 filing lists grants to congregations, charitable organizations, and a charitable fund; the stated purpose for the listed grants is “charitable purposes.”

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation gave 13 grants totaling $1,267,362. Grant amounts ranged from $202 to $759,000, with a median grant of $20,000. The largest listed grants were $759,000 to OHEL MOSHE MISHKAN SHALOM, $165,000 to TOV, $142,800 to VARIOUS CHARITIES, $67,357 to CONGREGATION HAR HALEBANON, and $60,000 to MOISHA'S SUPERMARKET. Each was listed for charitable purposes.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Mark Serure, Joseph Srour, and Shelly Laniado as directors.

Srour Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Joseph Srour

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mark Serure

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Shelly Laniado

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Srour Foundation Inc

How much does Srour Foundation Inc give each year?

Srour Foundation Inc gave $1.3M across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.9M across 17 grants.

What is Srour Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Srour Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $97,489, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Srour Foundation Inc that year got $25K on average.

Where does Srour Foundation Inc give grants?

Srour Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was New Jersey (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (6 grants).

Who are Srour Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

Srour Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Ohel Moshe Mishkan Shalom ($759,000), TOV ($165,000) and Congregation HAR Halebanon ($67,357), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Srour Foundation Inc?

Srour Foundation Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $55K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does Srour Foundation Inc fund?

No mission statement is provided. The 2024 filing lists grants to congregations, charitable organizations, and a charitable fund; the stated purpose for the listed grants is “charitable purposes.” See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Srour Foundation Inc?

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Srour Foundation Inc's EIN?

Srour Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4276494. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.

Does Srour Foundation Inc 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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