The Gerald B Shreiber Foundation
The Gerald B Shreiber Foundation is a private foundation based in Mullica Hill, New Jersey. Its 2022 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including recipients involved in health care, education, animal welfare, conservation, and support for organizations in Israel.
The Gerald B Shreiber Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gerald B Shreiber Foundation gave $2.6M across 161 grants in 2022 (avg $16K), top state Pennsylvania. 30% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $2,558,900
- +31.2% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 161
- +4.5% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $15,894
- +25.5% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $3,682,617
- +176.3% vs 2021
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (47 of 159, 2022)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (38% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Gerald B Shreiber 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. This policy is from its 2021 filing and is not presented as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 247 Clems Run, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
Phone: (856) 662-5789
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gerald B Shreiber Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Childrens Hospital Foundation ($655K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
425 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 396 grants of 425 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (38%), New Jersey (23%), New York (13%), California (8%), and Illinois (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 161 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Gerald B Shreiber Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 47 of 159 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $26K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 70% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 123% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $1.9M (2021) to $2.6M (2022). In 2022 it made 161 grants totaling $2.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Hospital Foundation Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $655,000 |
| Rutgers U - School of Engineering New Brunswick, NJ | General Support | $250,000 |
| AWF Sniffing Dog Program Washington, DC | General Support | $100,000 |
| Central Fund of Israel Cedarhurst, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of LA Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Making of Miracle Stories Animal Rescue Williamstown, NJ | General Support | $90,000 |
| Wolf Conservation Center Inc South Salem, NY | General Support | $84,000 |
| Americans for Ben-Gurion University Chicago, IL | General Support | $50,000 |
| Americans for Ben-Gurion University Chicago, IL | General Support | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania SPCA Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $3,682,617 | $4,916,343 | $2,566,577 | $2,558,900 | 161 | $2,558,900 | $4,908,666 | $2,079,634 |
| 2021 | $1,332,851 | $2,991,958 | $1,956,012 | $1,949,750 | 154 | — | $685,438 | $2,357,443 |
| 2020 | $2,575,022 | $3,140,420 | $2,309,904 | $2,303,052 | 110 | — | $635,733 | $2,029,069 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gerald B Shreiber Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.1M for 2022 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided in the available information. Its grants include support for a range of organizations. For example, the Wolf Conservation Center describes its work as environmental education, advocacy, research, and participation in recovery and release programs for endangered wolves. Making of Miracle Stories Animal Rescue describes animal rescue, relocation, and education work, while Williamson College of the Trades says it prepares young men to become leaders and productive members of society.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 161 grants totaling $2,558,900. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $655,000, with a median of $2,500. The largest listed award was $655,000 to Children’s Hospital Foundation in Philadelphia for general support. Other large grants included $250,000 to Rutgers University’s School of Engineering; $100,000 each to AWF Sniffing Dog Program, Central Fund of Israel, and Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles; and $90,000 to Making of Miracle Stories Animal Rescue.
Other 2022 recipients included Wolf Conservation Center ($84,000), Pennsylvania SPCA ($50,000), Williamson College of the Trades ($50,000), Israel Guide Dog Center ($30,000), Crisis Response Canines ($26,000), and Straydog ($25,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Gerald B Shreiber as managing trustee and Melanie Lawrence as trustee.
The Gerald B Shreiber Foundation is led by Gerald B. Shreiber, Managing Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Gerald B. Shreiber
Managing Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Lawrence
Trustee
New on the 2022 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Marjorie Shreiber Roshkoff (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Gerald B Shreiber Foundation
How much does The Gerald B Shreiber Foundation give each year?
The Gerald B Shreiber Foundation gave $2.6M across 161 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $1.9M across 154 grants.
What is The Gerald B Shreiber Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gerald B Shreiber Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $2,500, and its average grant was $15,894, across 161 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Gerald B Shreiber Foundation that year got $26K on average.
Where does The Gerald B Shreiber Foundation give grants?
The Gerald B Shreiber Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (23%) and New York (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (9 grants), Los Angeles, CA (9 grants), Washington, DC (7 grants) and New York, NY (6 grants).
Does The Gerald B Shreiber Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Gerald B Shreiber Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (161 of 161) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Gerald B Shreiber Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gerald B Shreiber Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Childrens Hospital Foundation ($655,000), Rutgers U - School of Engineering ($250,000) and Americans for Ben-Gurion University ($100,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is The Gerald B Shreiber Foundation?
The Gerald B Shreiber Foundation reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Gerald B Shreiber Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided in the available information. Its grants include support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gerald B Shreiber 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 The Gerald B Shreiber Foundation's EIN?
The Gerald B Shreiber Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6868479. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does The Gerald B Shreiber 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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