Jafis Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jafis Foundation is a private foundation in Teaneck, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $108,245 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $3,600 and the largest $26,000. 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$108,245
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$3,600
- Largest grant$26,000
- Assets$103,033
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $10,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,000 | 1 | $8,034 |
| 2024 | $10,000 | 1 | $40,711 |
| 2025 | $108,245 | 18 | $103,033 |
How to apply
Jafis 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 Jafis Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $69,700 |
| New Jersey | 7 | $38,545 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva University | Educational | $26,000 |
| Aish Global | Educational | $20,000 |
| American Friends of Shaare Zedek Hospital | Hospital/medical | $10,000 |
| Mesifta Staten Island | General support | $8,600 |
| Congregation Bnai Yeshurn | General support | $7,275 |
| American Friends of Yeshiva Ateret Chanim | Educational | $7,000 |
| Just One Life | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| Lev Achad | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| Mesifta Tifereth Jerusalem | Educational | $3,600 |
| Rov Moshe Foundation | General support | $3,600 |
| Beis Midrash of Queens | General support | $1,800 |
| Daily Giving | General support | $1,800 |
| Emunah Women Amer | General support | $1,800 |
| Fund Intl | General support | $1,800 |
| Gates of Zion | General support | $1,800 |
| Daily Giving | General support | $1,500 |
| Congregation Israel | General support | $1,170 |
| Rov Moshe Foundation | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jack Forgash
- Elliot Forgash
Questions people ask
Does Jafis Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jafis Foundation give?
$108,245 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $3,600.
Who runs Jafis Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jack Forgash (President) and Elliot Forgash (Treasurer).
What does Jafis Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.