Charles K & Esther Krieger Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Charles K & Esther Krieger Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Roseland, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $727,930 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $279,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$727,930
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$279,000
- Assets$12.9 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was up from $521,730 the year before.
26% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $521,730 | 30 | $12.5 million |
| 2024 | $727,930 | 31 | $12.9 million |
How to apply
Charles K & Esther Krieger Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Charles K & Esther Krieger Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 11 | $487,680 |
| Ohio | 1 | $100,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 5 | $39,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $21,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $7,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 2 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Beth -El Jersey City | General support | $279,000 |
| Hadassah the Women's Zionist Organization of America Inc | General support | $200,000 |
| Defiance College | General support | $100,000 |
| Americans for Ben-Gurion University | General support | $50,000 |
| American Friends of Hebrew University | General support | $30,000 |
| United States Holocaust Museum | General support | $18,000 |
| Earlham College | General support | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | General support | $5,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | General support | $5,000 |
| Heart to Heart International | General support | $5,000 |
| Jafco Inc | General support | $4,500 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| North Shore Animal League America Inc | General support | $2,000 |
| Robert Wood Johnson Hospital Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| American Bicycling Education Association Inc | General support | $1,500 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| ASPCA | General support | $1,000 |
| Community Foodbank of New Jersey | General support | $1,000 |
| Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Development Department | General support | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | General support | $1,000 |
| Gift of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Society | General support | $1,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest NJ | General support | $1,000 |
| Jewish World Watch | General support | $1,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering - Love Bombers | General support | $1,000 |
| The Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children | General support | $1,000 |
| Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center | General support | $500 |
| I Have A Dream Foundation NJ | General support | $500 |
| Experience Camps | General support | $250 |
| Temple Emanu-El of Westfield | General support | $180 |
Officers and trustees
- Jonathan M Gross
- Elliot Berkowitz
- Elaine Weidmann
Questions people ask
Does Charles K & Esther Krieger Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Charles K & Esther Krieger Foundation Inc give?
$727,930 in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Charles K & Esther Krieger Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Jonathan M Gross (President), Elliot Berkowitz (Vice President) and Elaine Weidmann (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Charles K & Esther Krieger Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and international.