The Gruenberg Foundation
The Gruenberg Foundation is a private foundation based in Hohokus, New Jersey. Its filings describe scholarship awards for students enrolled at Tri-State University and for eligible high school seniors or college students who are Ridgewood, New Jersey residents.
The Gruenberg Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gruenberg Foundation gave $238K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), top state New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $237,552
- +6.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +3.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,484
- +2.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $4,801,982
- +1.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (31% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Gruenberg Foundation
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists March 1 for Tri-State students and January 30 for Ridgewood students. These dates are past cycles, not current deadlines.
- Deadline
- The filing lists March 1 for Tri-State students and January 30 for Ridgewood students.
- Contact
Application contact: The Gruenberg Foundation Scholarshi
Mailing address: 50 N Franklin Turnpike Suite 206, Hohokus, NJ 07423
Phone: (201) 652-0404
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gruenberg Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 137 grants of 137 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey (31%), Indiana (27%), Michigan (11%), Virginia (10%), and Ohio (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Gruenberg Foundation gives
- Giving grew 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $157K (2020) to $238K (2025). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $238K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 28 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $237,552 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,801,982 | $526,610 | $473,759 | $237,552 | 28 | $402,434 | $455,221 | $342,176 |
| 2024 | $4,749,131 | $239,096 | $426,970 | $222,789 | 27 | $362,111 | $174,190 | $334,834 |
| 2023 | $4,937,005 | $204,342 | $423,541 | $200,900 | 26 | $348,688 | $138,872 | $314,069 |
| 2022 | $5,156,204 | $600,578 | $401,864 | $190,035 | 29 | $335,973 | $534,673 | $336,028 |
| 2021 | $4,957,490 | $449,336 | $397,834 | $181,260 | 27 | — | $382,146 | $349,921 |
| 2020 | $4,905,988 | $161,279 | $369,769 | $156,996 | 24 | — | $93,876 | $312,902 |
| 2019 | $5,114,478 | $392,765 | $381,100 | $168,272 | 26 | — | $325,450 | $303,602 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gruenberg Foundation reported a distributable amount of $342K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing information does not state a broader mission. It describes scholarships for eligible students attending Tri-State University and for eligible Ridgewood residents seeking to attend an accredited college or university.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $237,552. Grant amounts ranged from $4,063 to $15,000, with a median of $7,500. The listed largest grants were scholarships to individual recipients: four grants of $15,000 each to recipients in New Jersey, and grants of $10,000 each to recipients in Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, and South Carolina. Other listed grants included $8,125 each to recipients in Virginia and Pennsylvania.
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It says individuals seeking scholarship funds should submit the information required on the applicable application form. Awards are restricted to students enrolled at Tri-State University and to Ridgewood residents who are eligible high school seniors or college students seeking renewal at an accredited college or university.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ronald G Collins, Dr Klara Gubacs Collins, and Tahra C Collins as trustees.
The Gruenberg Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ronald G. Collins
Trustee
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
$102K (2019) → $100K (2025)
Klara Gubacs Collins
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Tahra C. Collins
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $100K, to Ronald G Collins (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Gruenberg Foundation
How much does The Gruenberg Foundation give each year?
The Gruenberg Foundation gave $238K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $223K across 27 grants.
What is The Gruenberg Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gruenberg Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $8,484, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Gruenberg Foundation give grants?
The Gruenberg Foundation's top state is New Jersey, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Indiana (27%) and Michigan (11%).
Does The Gruenberg Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on The Gruenberg Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (28 grants).
How large is The Gruenberg Foundation?
The Gruenberg Foundation reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $402K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $342K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Gruenberg Foundation fund?
The available filing information does not state a broader mission. It describes scholarships for eligible students attending Tri-State University and for eligible Ridgewood residents seeking to attend an accredited college or university. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gruenberg Foundation?
The Gruenberg Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Gruenberg Foundation's EIN?
The Gruenberg Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3381175. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 19, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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