The Jacob Kempler Charitable Foundation
The Jacob Kempler Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Brooklyn, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $439K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $75K.
The Jacob Kempler Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jacob Kempler Charitable Foundation gave $75K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $38K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $75,000
- -59.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -88.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $37,500
- +268.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $37,500
- Total assets
- $438,813
- -14.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Jacob Kempler Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mosdos Bobov Linden ($50K). Together the top 2 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 54 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Jacob Kempler Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 39% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 318% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2021) to $354K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mosdos Bobov Linden Linden, NJ | Congregation | $50,000 |
| OJC Fund Brooklyn, NY | Welfare | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $438,813 | — | $75,000 | $75,000 | 2 | $75,000 | $23,591 |
| 2023 | $513,813 | — | $183,203 | $183,000 | 18 | $183,000 | $29,747 |
| 2022 | $697,016 | $25,000 | $325,600 | $325,500 | 8 | $325,500 | $29,796 |
| 2021 | $997,616 | — | $54,250 | $54,000 | 15 | $54,000 | $45,310 |
| 2020 | $1,051,866 | $50,000 | $353,867 | $353,700 | 11 | — | $56,638 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jacob Kempler Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Jacob Kempler Charitable Foundation is led by Jacob Kempler, President :director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jacob Kempler
President :director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Blau
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mendy Kempler
Treasurer:director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shaye Kempler
Secretary:director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Yitzchok Sternhill
Director
On filings since 2020
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 Jacob Kempler Charitable Foundation
How much does The Jacob Kempler Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Jacob Kempler Charitable Foundation gave $75K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $183K across 18 grants.
How large is The Jacob Kempler Charitable Foundation?
The Jacob Kempler Charitable Foundation reported $439K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $75K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Jacob Kempler Charitable Foundation operate?
The Jacob Kempler Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Maryland, New Jersey, New York.
What is The Jacob Kempler Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Jacob Kempler Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3952531. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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