The Joselow Foundation
The Joselow Foundation is a private foundation classified as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation was established in 1969 and operates as a grantmaking entity with minimal staff (0 employees listed). The foundation's primary operational model involves investing its assets to generate dividend and interest income, which trustees then distribute through grants to accomplish the foundation's charitable purposes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.4M
+1.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$162K
+10.5% YoY
Grant Count
74
+7300.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
-98.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's stated purpose is to invest its assets to produce dividend and interest income which the trustees are able to disburse in the form of grants. The foundation's grantmaking priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
The foundation demonstrates particular interest in supporting Jewish organizations and causes, as evidenced by recent grants to organizations such as Colel Chabad, Talmudic College of Florida, and Community Centers in Israel.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 54 grants totaling approximately $162,118 in 2024, with the largest documented grant at $18,000.
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $300 to $18,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking is primarily concentrated in:
- New York
- District of Columbia
- Florida
The foundation maintains connections to both Connecticut and Pennsylvania based on address listings in available records.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2024:
- Total assets: $1,431,720
- Total giving: $162,118
- Total revenues: $208,339
- Total expenses: $194,007
As of December 31, 2023:
- Total assets: $1,417,146
- Total revenues: $243,258
- Total expenses: $171,288
Revenue Composition (2023):
- Investment income and dividends: $60,314
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $182,944
The foundation's revenue increased significantly from 2022 to 2023, with total revenues rising 119.3% year-over-year, primarily driven by gains from asset sales.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,431,720 | $1,417,146 | $1,345,176 |
| Revenue | $208,339 | $243,258 | $110,924 |
| Expenses | $194,007 | $171,288 | $164,378 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $176,412 | $159,114 | $164,155 |
| Net Investment Income | $192,294 | $231,084 | $110,917 |
| Distributable Amount | $167,768 | $138,307 | $160,938 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADAM J BIERMAN | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| FIDUCIARY TRUST COMPANY | TRUSTEE | 5 | $28,588 |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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