The SRS Foundation Inc
The SRS Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lakewood, New Jersey. It supports charitable, educational, and religious organizations qualifying as 501(c)(3) charities, and made 17 grants totaling $203,050 in 2024.
The SRS Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The SRS Foundation Inc gave $203K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $203,050
- +36.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -19.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,944
- +68.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,707,873
- -8.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The SRS Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists the contact as The SRS Foundation Inc.
- Contact
Application contact: The Srs Foundation Inc
Mailing address: 780 Albert Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Phone: (732) 942-3098
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The SRS Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Birchas Moshe Inc ($50K). Together the top 10 received $183K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 88 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 28% to New York, and 5% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How The SRS Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 244% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $47K (2020) to $236K (2022). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $203K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Birchas Moshe Inc Brooklyn, NY | Religious and Educational | $50,000 |
| Cong Lutzk Lakewood, NJ | Religious & Educational | $33,000 |
| TTFY Lakewood, NJ | Religious and Educational | $28,350 |
| Kol Rina South Orange Village, NJ | Religious & Educational | $20,000 |
| Yeshiva Nachlas Sofrim Lakewood, NJ | Religious & Educational | $17,500 |
| Yeshiva Keren Orah Lakewood, NJ | Religious & Educational | $12,000 |
| Scranton Hebrew Day School Scranton, PA | Religious & Educational | $7,000 |
| Cong Tiferes Hatalmud Lakewood, NJ | Religious & Educational | $5,000 |
| Yeshiva of Ocean Inc Greenfield Park, NY | Religious and Educational | $5,000 |
| Yeshiva Birchas Moshe Lakewood, NJ | Religious & Educational | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,707,873 | $46,863 | $203,641 | $203,050 | 17 | $203,050 | — | $83,268 |
| 2023 | $1,864,651 | $-66,443 | $153,741 | $149,000 | 21 | $149,000 | — | $92,947 |
| 2022 | $2,084,835 | $210,550 | $244,458 | $236,200 | 20 | $236,200 | $101,752 | $106,034 |
| 2021 | $2,118,743 | $1,045,105 | $204,174 | $201,770 | 25 | $201,770 | — | $93,776 |
| 2020 | $1,277,816 | $557,847 | $76,681 | $47,200 | 5 | — | $574,426 | $56,479 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The SRS Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $83K 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
The foundation’s filing describes its charitable activity as contributions to charitable, educational, and religious organizations qualifying as 501(c)(3) charities.
Its grantees describe a range of religious and educational work. Scranton Hebrew Day School says it prepares children in the Greater Jewish community for life through Torah and secular education, with emphasis on spiritual, moral, and social growth. Yeshiva of Ocean Inc describes itself as a prayer house for the local community and a study hall where post-high-school students study Torah and Jewish law. Machon Pri Eitz Chaim Inc says it supports furthering Torah study, including publishing new Torah works.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $203,050. Grants ranged from $1,800 to $50,000, with a median of $5,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $50,000 to Birchas Moshe Inc, $33,000 to an individual recipient, $28,350 to TTFY, $20,000 to Kol Rina, and $17,500 to an individual recipient Each grant was listed for religious and educational purposes. Other 2024 recipients included Scranton Hebrew Day School ($7,000), Yeshiva of Ocean Inc ($5,000), and Machon Pri Eitz Chaim Inc ($1,800).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists MORDECHAI Y SOROTZKIN, RACHEL SOROTZKIN, and CHAIM DOV SOROTZKIN as trustees.
The SRS Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chaim Dov Sorotzkin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mordechai Y. Sorotzkin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Sorotzkin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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 SRS Foundation Inc
How much does The SRS Foundation Inc give each year?
The SRS Foundation Inc gave $203K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $149K across 21 grants.
What is The SRS Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The SRS Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $11,944, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The SRS Foundation Inc give grants?
The SRS Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lakewood, NJ (9 grants), Brooklyn, NY (2 grants) and Scranton, PA (2 grants).
Does The SRS Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on The SRS Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious & Educational" (13 grants) and "Religious and Educational" (4 grants).
Who are The SRS Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The SRS Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Birchas Moshe Inc ($50,000), Cong Lutzk ($33,000) and TTFY ($28,350), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The SRS Foundation Inc?
The SRS Foundation Inc reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $203K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $83K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The SRS Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its charitable activity as contributions to charitable, educational, and religious organizations qualifying as 501(c)(3) charities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The SRS Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The SRS Foundation Inc's EIN?
The SRS Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2494807. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The SRS Foundation Inc 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The SRS Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-srs-foundation-inc-morg_54fe63d63aa344a8adfbedaef7fa8ba8
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