The Jonathan & Esther B Rosenberg Foundation
The Jonathan & Esther B Rosenberg Foundation is a private foundation based in Edison, New Jersey. In 2024, it gave $816,875 in grants to 40 charitable organizations.
The Jonathan & Esther B Rosenberg Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jonathan & Esther B Rosenberg Foundation gave $817K across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in New York. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $816,875
- +13.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,422
- +36.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,700
- Total assets
- $19,607,202
- +6.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (6 of 40, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (63% 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 Jonathan & Esther B Rosenberg Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 49 Hamlin Road, Edison, NJ 08817
Phone: (732) 828-2400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jonathan & Esther B Rosenberg Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bais Hamedrash Chasidei Amshinov ($131K). Together the top 10 received $654K.
Grant Size Distribution
196 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 177 grants of 196 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in New York received 63% of grant dollars, recipients in New Jersey received 33%, and recipients in California received 4%. Ohio accounted for 0% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Jonathan & Esther B Rosenberg Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 40 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 78% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $359K (2020) to $817K (2024). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $817K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bais Hamedrash Chasidei Amshinov Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $131,000 |
| American Friends of Amshinover Yeshiva Jerusalem Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $130,000 |
| Cong Tzedaka Vuchesed Amshinov Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $92,000 |
| Keren Matan Beseser Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $59,000 |
| Prospect Park Yeshiva Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $55,000 |
| Yeshiva of Spring Valley Inc Suffern, NY | Charitable | $45,400 |
| Chesed of Lakewood Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $40,700 |
| Beth Hamedrash Chasidim Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Mosdos Pnei Menachem Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $30,400 |
| Friends of the Pittsburgh Institutions Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $30,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,607,202 | $1,943,087 | $837,480 | $816,875 | 40 | $816,875 | $924,878 | $823,380 |
| 2023 | $18,501,595 | $2,129,941 | $743,043 | $717,155 | 48 | $719,492 | $756,085 | $669,245 |
| 2022 | $17,114,697 | $2,021,165 | $683,812 | $659,700 | 40 | $661,975 | $539,842 | $663,957 |
| 2021 | $15,777,344 | $3,461,918 | $622,739 | $616,870 | 37 | $619,120 | $508,644 | $631,777 |
| 2020 | $12,938,165 | $2,395,436 | $364,054 | $359,440 | 31 | — | $43,122 | $531,868 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jonathan & Esther B Rosenberg Foundation reported a distributable amount of $823K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants went to organizations whose stated work includes education, religious and charitable activities, medical support, food assistance, and aid to families in need.
For example, Chesed of Lakewood says it provides medical support through education, awareness programs, and other relief. Yeshiva Ohr Yehuda describes its work as providing religious and secular education for elementary-school-aged children. Tomchei Shabbos of Bergen County says it delivers fresh food weekly at no cost to needy families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 40 grants totaling $816,875. Grants ranged from $100 to $131,000, with a median of $5,700. The largest grants included:
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jonathan Rosenberg and Esther Rosenberg as trustees.
The Jonathan & Esther B Rosenberg Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Esther Rosenberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jonathan Rosenberg
Trustee
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 Jonathan & Esther B Rosenberg Foundation
How much does The Jonathan & Esther B Rosenberg Foundation give each year?
The Jonathan & Esther B Rosenberg Foundation gave $817K across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $717K across 48 grants.
What is The Jonathan & Esther B Rosenberg Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jonathan & Esther B Rosenberg Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,700, and its average grant was $20,422, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jonathan & Esther B Rosenberg Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Jonathan & Esther B Rosenberg Foundation give grants?
The Jonathan & Esther B Rosenberg Foundation gives mostly in New York: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (14 grants), Lakewood, NJ (10 grants), Jackson, NJ (2 grants) and Edison, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Jonathan & Esther B Rosenberg Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 40 grants with a stated purpose on The Jonathan & Esther B Rosenberg Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (40 grants).
Who are The Jonathan & Esther B Rosenberg Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jonathan & Esther B Rosenberg Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bais Hamedrash Chasidei Amshinov ($131,000), American Friends of Amshinover Yeshiva Jerusalem ($130,000) and Cong Tzedaka Vuchesed Amshinov ($92,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jonathan & Esther B Rosenberg Foundation?
The Jonathan & Esther B Rosenberg Foundation reported $19.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $817K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $823K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Jonathan & Esther B Rosenberg Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants went to organizations whose stated work includes education, religious and charitable activities, medical support, food assistance, and aid to families in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jonathan & Esther B Rosenberg Foundation?
The foundation 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 Jonathan & Esther B Rosenberg Foundation's EIN?
The Jonathan & Esther B Rosenberg Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0488204. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Jonathan & Esther B Rosenberg 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 September 2026.
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