The Sjaardema Family Foundation
The Sjaardema Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Hawthorne, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $120K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $4K.
The Sjaardema Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sjaardema Family Foundation gave $5K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $650), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,200
- +50.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $650
- +31.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $600
- Total assets
- $120,203
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (54% 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 Sjaardema Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rutgers University ($1K). Together the top 8 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Sjaardema Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $3K (2023) to $9K (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rutgers University New Brunswick, NJ | Scholarship | $1,100 |
| University of NC Wilmington, NC | Scholarship | $600 |
| Montclair St University Montclair, NJ | Scholarship | $600 |
| University of SC Columbia, SC | Scholarship | $600 |
| Bard College Annandale On Hudson, NY | SCH0LARSHIP | $600 |
| Uniiversity of CA Berkeley Berkeley, CA | Scholarship | $600 |
| All Seasons Chamber Players Demarest, NJ | Concert | $600 |
| Emmanuel Baptist Church Ridgewood, NJ | Gospel and Praise Concert | $500 |
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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 | $120,203 | $16,311 | $5,364 | $5,200 | 8 | $5,364 | $3,897 | — |
| 2023 | $109,256 | $13,728 | $3,846 | $3,450 | 7 | $3,846 | $1,332 | — |
| 2022 | $99,374 | $12,151 | $3,755 | $8,750 | 6 | $3,350 | — | — |
| 2021 | $90,978 | $12,156 | $4,308 | $4,275 | 9 | $4,275 | $143 | $4,285 |
| 2020 | $83,130 | $12,397 | $8,034 | $8,000 | 9 | — | $363 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sjaardema Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brent T. Sjaardema
Prestreasurer
President → Prestreasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Charles Vandereems
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Charles R. Van Der Eems (2021) — Secretary
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 Sjaardema Family Foundation
How much does The Sjaardema Family Foundation give each year?
The Sjaardema Family Foundation gave $5K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3K across 7 grants.
What is The Sjaardema Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sjaardema Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $600, and its average grant was $650, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sjaardema Family Foundation give grants?
The Sjaardema Family Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (12%) and South Carolina (12%).
Does The Sjaardema Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Sjaardema Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (5 grants).
Who are The Sjaardema Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sjaardema Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Rutgers University ($1,100), University of NC ($600) and Montclair St University ($600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sjaardema Family Foundation?
The Sjaardema Family Foundation reported $120K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $16K.
What is The Sjaardema Family Foundation's EIN?
The Sjaardema Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-6343191. 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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