The Nelson & Beverly Kornstein
The Nelson & Beverly Kornstein is a private foundation located in Clark, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing reports $52,500 in grants to 20 organizations. The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
The Nelson & Beverly Kornstein at a glance
In short: The Nelson & Beverly Kornstein gave $53K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state New York. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $52,500
- +5.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,625
- -16.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $6,595
- -29.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (6 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (46% 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 Nelson & Beverly Kornstein
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 73 Frances Drive, Clark, NJ 07066
Phone: (908) 477-4423
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Nelson & Beverly Kornstein funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Memorial Sloan Kettering ($11K). Together the top 10 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 65 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (46%), New Jersey (27%), Massachusetts (11%), Connecticut (6%), and Pennsylvania (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Nelson & Beverly Kornstein open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 20 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $583; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $3K repeat.
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 $14K (2020) to $53K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan Kettering New York, NY | Cancer Research | $11,000 |
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | Helps people throughout the world whose lives have been shattered by conflict and disaster | $6,000 |
| Partners In Health Boston, MA | Provide health care in third world countries | $6,000 |
| Community Food Bank Hillside, NJ | Food Bank | $5,000 |
| Family Promise Summit, NJ | Provide support for families in need | $5,000 |
| HB Studios New York, NY | Educational Class for Actors, Writers | $3,000 |
| Jewish Family Services Floram Park, NJ | Provides social services to families in need | $3,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Fairfield, CT | Provides health and Education programs to children in need in poor countries. | $3,000 |
| Theater for the New City New York, NY | Developmental theater for new artists | $2,000 |
| Project Zawadi St. Paul, MN | Provides Educational material for students in Tanzania | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,595 | $50,031 | $53,481 | $52,500 | 20 | $52,500 |
| 2023 | $9,391 | $50,127 | $50,781 | $50,000 | 16 | — |
| 2022 | $10,045 | $25,020 | $44,466 | $43,000 | 14 | — |
| 2021 | $29,491 | $25,003 | $31,339 | $29,500 | 6 | — |
| 2020 | $35,827 | $2 | $15,125 | $14,000 | 9 | — |
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 included support for cancer research, humanitarian relief, health care, food assistance, services for families in need, education, theater, and environmental and trail preservation.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms. The International Rescue Committee says it responds to humanitarian crises and helps people affected by conflict and disaster. Family Promise says it works to prevent and end homelessness for families with children. Save the Children describes itself as an international children’s relief and development organization, and Project Zawadi says it works to ensure Tanzanian children and youth have access to quality education. Lebanon Valley Rails to Trails describes its work as developing and maintaining a rail trail in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. The American Vegan Society says it shares vegan culture and heritage to build a compassionate, healthful, and sustainable future.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $52,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $11,000, with a median of $1,500. Among the largest reported grants were $11,000 to Memorial Sloan Kettering for cancer research; $6,000 each to the International Rescue Committee and Partners In Health; and $5,000 each to Community Food Bank and Family Promise. Other grants included $3,000 to Save the Children Federation and $2,000 to Project Zawadi.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stephen J Kornstein, Spook Handy, Christopher Hoffman, and Fern Cammy as trustees.
The Nelson & Beverly Kornstein's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher Hoffman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen J Kornstein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fern Cammy
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Spook Handy
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michael R Katz (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 Nelson & Beverly Kornstein
How much does The Nelson & Beverly Kornstein give each year?
The Nelson & Beverly Kornstein gave $53K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $50K across 16 grants.
What is The Nelson & Beverly Kornstein's typical grant size?
The Nelson & Beverly Kornstein's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,625, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Nelson & Beverly Kornstein that year got $583 on average.
Where does The Nelson & Beverly Kornstein give grants?
The Nelson & Beverly Kornstein's top state is New York, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (27%) and Massachusetts (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants) and Lebanon, PA (2 grants).
Does The Nelson & Beverly Kornstein give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on The Nelson & Beverly Kornstein's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Nelson & Beverly Kornstein's largest grantees?
The Nelson & Beverly Kornstein's largest 2024 grantees include Memorial Sloan Kettering ($11,000), International Rescue Committee ($6,000) and Partners In Health ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Nelson & Beverly Kornstein?
The Nelson & Beverly Kornstein reported $7K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $50K.
What does The Nelson & Beverly Kornstein fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for cancer research, humanitarian relief, health care, food assistance, services for families in need, education, theater, and environmental and trail preservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Nelson & Beverly Kornstein?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Nelson & Beverly Kornstein's EIN?
The Nelson & Beverly Kornstein's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1907885. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Nelson & Beverly Kornstein 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.
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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Grantable. (2026). The Nelson & Beverly Kornstein funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-nelson-and-beverly-kornstein-morg_c81cc1bb1a47435183780f1c4fd72dc1
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