Jacob Irving Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jacob Irving Foundation is a private foundation in Edison, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $125,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$125,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was up from $100,000 the year before.
5% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $80,000 | 20 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $100,000 | 24 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $125,000 | 25 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
Jacob Irving Foundation 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 Jacob Irving Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $47,500 |
| New Jersey | 7 | $45,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $7,000 |
| Montana | 2 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $4,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $4,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Food Bank of NJ | Charitable | $15,000 |
| ACLU Foundation of New York | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of NYC | Charitable | $9,000 |
| Feeding Middlesex County | Charitable | $8,000 |
| City Meals on Wheels NYC | Charitable | $7,000 |
| The Table Food Pantry | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Flemington Food Bank | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Casa of Middlesex County | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Jimmy V Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Chips | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $4,500 |
| Individual | Charitable | $4,000 |
| United Way of Hunterdon County | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Hope for Ukraine | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Nat'l Indigenous Womens Resource Ce | Charitable | $3,000 |
| The Campaign Against Hunger Inc | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Homes for Our Troops | Charitable | $2,000 |
| National Forest Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Reach Out and Read | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Robinhood Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Sanctuary for Families | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Levinson
- Susan Newman
- Andrew Levinson
Questions people ask
Does Jacob Irving Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jacob Irving Foundation give?
$125,000 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Jacob Irving Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard Levinson (Trustee), Susan Newman (Trustee) and Andrew Levinson (Trustee).
What does Jacob Irving Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and human services.