The Judelson Family Foundation
The Judelson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Howell, New Jersey. It makes charitable contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The Judelson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Judelson Family Foundation gave $390K across 49 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state Illinois. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $390,452
- +208.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 49
- +48.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,968
- +107.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $8,404,902
- +73.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (17 of 49, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (24% 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 Judelson Family 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: C/O Kelson Merves PO Box 563, Howell, NJ 07731
Phone: (917) 378-0222
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Judelson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Philanthropic Trust ($73K). Together the top 10 received $214K.
Grant Size Distribution
147 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 146 grants of 147 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (24%), New York (21%), Pennsylvania (19%), Massachusetts (11%), and California (7%). The listed grants also included recipients in Connecticut, Michigan, and Rhode Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Judelson Family Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 49 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 768% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 147% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $45K (2020) to $390K (2024). In 2024 it made 49 grants totaling $390K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | Charitable Giving | $72,623 |
| Yale University Development New Haven, CT | Educational | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Museum of Art Los Angeles, CA | The Arts | $25,000 |
| Deerfield Academy Deerfield, MA | Educational | $17,000 |
| Brown University Providence, RI | Educational | $15,000 |
| Artists Space New York, NY | The Arts | $13,000 |
| Filmmakers Collaborative Melrose, MA | The Arts | $12,500 |
| Swiss Institute of Contemporary Art New York, NY | The Arts | $12,000 |
| DIA Center for the Arts New York, NY | The Arts | $12,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo Chicago, IL | Care for Zoo Animals | $10,000 |
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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 | $8,404,902 | $4,600,195 | $643,164 | $390,452 | 49 | $540,849 | $4,497,880 | $367,388 |
| 2023 | $4,854,710 | — | $128,499 | $126,691 | 33 | $128,499 | — | $442,701 |
| 2022 | $4,983,359 | $4,364,256 | $164,122 | $45,216 | 22 | $61,807 | $4,261,941 | $184,089 |
| 2021 | $958,225 | — | $74,759 | $45,000 | 26 | $74,759 | — | $58,954 |
| 2020 | $956,241 | — | $60,859 | $45,000 | 17 | — | — | $58,976 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Judelson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $367K 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 2024 grants show support for education, the arts, charitable giving, zoo animal care, and open-land protection.
Some grantees describe their own work as follows: Artists Space says it supports artists through exhibitions, commissions, and public programs; the Whitney Museum of American Art says it presents and collects U.S. art and champions living artists; and Chikaming Open Lands says it works to preserve open space and Berrien County’s natural character. These are grantees’ descriptions of their missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $390,452 through 49 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $72,623, with a median of $5,000. In 2023, it gave $126,691 through 33 grants; in 2022, it gave $45,216 through 22 grants.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $72,623 to National Philanthropic Trust for charitable giving; $25,000 to Yale University Development for educational purposes; $25,000 to the Los Angeles Museum of Art for the arts; and $17,000 to Deerfield Academy for educational purposes. Other grants included $15,000 to Brown University, $13,000 to Artists Space, $12,500 to Filmmakers Collaborative, and $12,000 each to Swiss Institute of Contemporary Art and Dia Center for the Arts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paul Judelson, Jeaneane Quinn, and Roy Judelson as trustees.
The Judelson Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeaneane Quinn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Judelson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roy Judelson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Judelson Family Foundation
How much does The Judelson Family Foundation give each year?
The Judelson Family Foundation gave $390K across 49 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $127K across 33 grants.
What is The Judelson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Judelson Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,968, across 49 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Judelson Family Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Judelson Family Foundation give grants?
The Judelson Family Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (21%) and Pennsylvania (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (16 grants), New York, NY (15 grants), Los Angeles, CA (2 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does The Judelson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 49 grants with a stated purpose on The Judelson Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "The Arts" (16 grants), "Educational" (8 grants) and "Support the Arts" (4 grants).
Who are The Judelson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Judelson Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include National Philanthropic Trust ($72,623), Yale University Development ($25,000) and Los Angeles Museum of Art ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Judelson Family Foundation?
The Judelson Family Foundation reported $8.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $541K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $367K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Judelson Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for education, the arts, charitable giving, zoo animal care, and open-land protection. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Judelson Family 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 Judelson Family Foundation's EIN?
The Judelson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6264357. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Judelson Family 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Judelson Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-judelson-family-foundation-morg_ac46d2ec684245e691c2ceb16114d4d3
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