Zelig and Sarah Grossman Foundation
Zelig and Sarah Grossman Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lakewood, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $51K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $55K.
Zelig and Sarah Grossman Foundation at a glance
In short: Zelig and Sarah Grossman Foundation gave $55K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $54,500
- +11.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,083
- +11.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,568
- Total assets
- $51,462
- +22.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Zelig and Sarah Grossman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Yeshiva Orchos Chaim ($10K). Together the top 5 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 30 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Zelig and Sarah Grossman Foundation gives
- Giving grew 118% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2022) to $324K (2020). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Charities Lakewood, NJ | To Support the Jewish Tradition | $32,044 |
| Yeshiva Orchos Chaim Lakewood, NJ | To Support the Jewish Tradition | $9,660 |
| Mesivta Nezer Hatorah Lakewood, NJ | To Support the Jewish Tradition | $6,800 |
| Orlando Torah Academy Orlando, FL | To Support the Jewish Tradition | $4,336 |
| Peylim Lev Lachim Brookyn, NY | To Support the Jewish Tradition | $1,000 |
| Yeshiva Emek Halacha Lakewood, NJ | To Support the Jewish Tradition | $660 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $51,462 | $65,000 | $55,633 | $54,500 | 6 | $54,703 |
| 2024 | $42,095 | $50,000 | $50,867 | $49,101 | 6 | $49,281 |
| 2023 | $42,962 | $32,750 | $39,316 | $38,316 | 6 | $38,316 |
| 2022 | $49,528 | $46,250 | $27,009 | $24,989 | 6 | $24,989 |
| 2021 | $30,287 | $242,500 | $226,219 | $225,666 | 6 | $225,666 |
| 2020 | $14,006 | $336,035 | $324,408 | $324,155 | 6 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Zelig and Sarah Grossman Foundation is led by Selig Grossman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Selig Grossman
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sarah Grossman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Zelig and Sarah Grossman Foundation
How much does Zelig and Sarah Grossman Foundation give each year?
Zelig and Sarah Grossman Foundation gave $55K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $49K across 6 grants.
What is Zelig and Sarah Grossman Foundation's typical grant size?
Zelig and Sarah Grossman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,568, and its average grant was $9,083, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Zelig and Sarah Grossman Foundation give grants?
Zelig and Sarah Grossman Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lakewood, NJ (4 grants).
Does Zelig and Sarah Grossman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Zelig and Sarah Grossman Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Jewish Tradition" (6 grants).
Who are Zelig and Sarah Grossman Foundation's largest grantees?
Zelig and Sarah Grossman Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Yeshiva Orchos Chaim ($9,660), Mesivta Nezer Hatorah ($6,800) and Orlando Torah Academy ($4,336), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Zelig and Sarah Grossman Foundation?
Zelig and Sarah Grossman Foundation reported $51K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $65K.
What is Zelig and Sarah Grossman Foundation's EIN?
Zelig and Sarah Grossman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3215110. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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