The Baruch Fund
The Baruch Fund is a private foundation based in Park Ridge, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing states that its only charitable activity is making grants of money to public organizations; it made grants to 65 organizations that year.
The Baruch Fund at a glance
In short: The Baruch Fund gave $283K across 65 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $282,983
- +14.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 65
- -1.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,354
- +15.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $4,238,770
- -3.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (11 of 65, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (72% 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 The Baruch Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The fund makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: One Maynard Drive 2203, Park Ridge, NJ 07656
Phone: (201) 808-9800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Baruch Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Jewish Committee ($180K). Together the top 10 received $256K.
Grant Size Distribution
326 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 323 grants of 326 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, New York organizations received 72% of grant dollars and New Jersey organizations received 22%. Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Maryland each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 65 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Baruch Fund open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 65 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $300 repeat.
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 163% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 133% 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 $78K (2020) to $283K (2024). In 2024 it made 65 grants totaling $283K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Jewish Committee New York, NY | General Use | $180,000 |
| Foundation for Morristown Medical Center Morristown, NJ | General Use | $25,000 |
| Temple Emanu-El Westfield, NJ | General Use | $20,307 |
| Westchester Reform Temple Scarsdale, NY | General Use | $11,086 |
| UJA of Metrowest New Jersey Whippany, NJ | General Use | $4,000 |
| Bet Torah Synagogue Mount Kisco, NY | General Use | $3,860 |
| Adath Shalom Synagogue Morris Plains, NJ | General Use | $3,500 |
| Boston University Boston, MA | General Use | $3,250 |
| Congregation Mishkan Israel Hamden, CT | General Use | $2,500 |
| The Ashley Lauren Foundation Brielle, NJ | General Use | $2,500 |
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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 | $4,238,770 | $151,722 | $296,420 | $282,983 | 65 | $282,983 | $154,198 | $212,904 |
| 2023 | $4,383,468 | $-5,770 | $259,215 | $247,895 | 66 | $247,895 | $133,543 | $210,515 |
| 2022 | $4,648,453 | $190,816 | $140,070 | $129,940 | 55 | $129,940 | $176,713 | $222,886 |
| 2021 | $4,597,706 | $451,232 | $107,807 | $107,685 | 71 | $107,685 | $381,173 | $176,048 |
| 2020 | $3,254,281 | $130,880 | $81,749 | $77,946 | 69 | — | $142,572 | $159,269 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Baruch Fund reported a distributable amount of $213K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose stated missions span several areas. For example, the American Jewish Committee says it works to enhance the wellbeing of Jewish people and Israel and advance human rights and democratic values. The Foundation for Morristown Medical Center says it uses philanthropy to advance patient care, clinical research, education, and preventive medicine. Other recipients describe work supporting families affected by childhood cancer, cancer patients and caregivers, musical theater, housing, legal education, and Jewish life and learning on college campuses.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the fund made 65 grants totaling $282,983. Grants ranged from $100 to $180,000, with a median grant of $300. The largest awards included $180,000 to the American Jewish Committee, $25,000 to the Foundation for Morristown Medical Center, $20,307 to Temple Emanu-El in Westfield, New Jersey, and $11,086 to Westchester Reform Temple in Scarsdale, New York. The listed purposes for these grants were general use.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lawrence K Baruch, Marjorie Baruch, and Roberta Baruch as trustees.
The Baruch Fund's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lawrence K. Baruch
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marjorie Baruch
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roberta Baruch
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 The Baruch Fund
How much does The Baruch Fund give each year?
The Baruch Fund gave $283K across 65 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $248K across 66 grants.
What is The Baruch Fund's typical grant size?
The Baruch Fund's median grant in 2024 was $300, and its average grant was $4,354, across 65 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Baruch Fund that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Baruch Fund give grants?
The Baruch Fund gives mostly in New York: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants), Morristown, NJ (4 grants) and Mountain Lakes, NJ (3 grants).
Does The Baruch Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Baruch Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (65 of 65) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Baruch Fund's largest grantees?
The Baruch Fund's largest 2024 grantees include American Jewish Committee ($180,000), Foundation for Morristown Medical Center ($25,000) and Temple Emanu-El ($20,307), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Baruch Fund?
The Baruch Fund reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $283K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $213K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Baruch Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose stated missions span several areas. For example, the American Jewish Committee says it works to enhance the wellbeing of Jewish people and Israel and advance human rights and democratic values. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Baruch Fund?
The fund 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 The Baruch Fund's EIN?
The Baruch Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6112483. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Baruch Fund 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 October 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). The Baruch Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-baruch-fund-morg_a12c59af1e0a41bb84991d9d7822574b
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