The J & R Foundation
The J & R Foundation is a private foundation, based in Monsey, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $513K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1K.
The J & R Foundation at a glance
In short: The J & R Foundation gave $1K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $725), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,450
- +10.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $725
- +121.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $725
- Total assets
- $512,622
- -0.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The J & R Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kollel Zichron Yosef ($1K). Together the top 2 received $1K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The J & R Foundation gives
- Giving fell 63% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $180 (2021) to $4K (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kollel Zichron Yosef Monsey, NY | General Contribution | $1,200 |
| Cong Abza Dmada Monsey, NY | General Contribution | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $512,622 | $1,400 | $1,450 | $1,450 | 2 | $1,450 | $33 |
| 2024 | $512,672 | $800 | $1,310 | $1,310 | 4 | $1,310 | $29 |
| 2023 | $513,182 | $5,000 | $3,845 | $3,820 | 4 | $3,820 | $15 |
| 2022 | $512,027 | $3,000 | $4,002 | $3,900 | 2 | $3,900 | $19 |
| 2021 | $513,029 | $1,100 | $355 | $180 | 1 | — | $23 |
| 2020 | $512,284 | $1,300 | $1,405 | $350 | 1 | — | $11 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The J & R Foundation reported a distributable amount of $33 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The J & R Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rochelle Stern
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sidney Stern
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 J & R Foundation
How much does The J & R Foundation give each year?
The J & R Foundation gave $1K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1K across 4 grants.
How large is The J & R Foundation?
The J & R Foundation reported $513K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The J & R Foundation operate?
The J & R Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
What is The J & R Foundation's EIN?
The J & R Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5605448. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The J & R Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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