SFF Foundation
Preselected recipients only
SFF Foundation is a private foundation in Lakewood, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.5 million in 130 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $3.3 million. 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$5.5 million
- Number of grants130
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$3.3 million
- Assets$30.9 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was down from $9.9 million the year before.
18% 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 | $9.9 million | 129 | $31.1 million |
| 2024 | $5.5 million | 130 | $30.9 million |
How to apply
SFF 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 SFF Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New Jersey. It also paid $10,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 51 | $4.2 million |
| New York | 70 | $1.1 million |
| Iowa | 1 | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $38,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bma Special Fund | General support | $3.3 million |
| Bnos Devorah School | General support | $350,000 |
| Cong Kollel of Flatbush LLC | General support | $300,000 |
| Bais Yaakov of Jackson | General support | $50,000 |
| Unity in Action | General support | $50,000 |
| University of Iowa Center for Advancement | General support | $50,000 |
| American Friends of RCT | General support | $28,000 |
| Bais Medrash Gevoha | General support | $20,000 |
| Talmudic Research Center | General support | $20,000 |
| Yeshiva Toras Chaim | General support | $20,000 |
| Yeshivas Bais Shmuel | General support | $20,000 |
| American Friends of Orchas Torah | General support | $18,000 |
| Cong Ohr Torah Inc | General support | $18,000 |
| Cong Yeshiva Ohr Hameir | General support | $18,000 |
| Heichal Hatorah | General support | $18,000 |
| Kollel Chazon Ish | General support | $18,000 |
| Mesivta of Long Beach | General support | $18,000 |
| Mirrer Jerusalem | General support | $18,000 |
| Rabbi Jacob Joseph School | General support | $18,000 |
| Talmudic Yeshiva of Philadelphia | General support | $18,000 |
| Tifrach Torah Center | General support | $18,000 |
| Yeshiva Gedolah Neos Yaakov | General support | $18,000 |
| Yeshiva Gedolah of Paterson | General support | $18,000 |
| Yeshiva Gedolah Zichron Moshe | General support | $18,000 |
| Friends of Brisker Yeshiva | General support | $15,000 |
| Afo Ponevez Yeshiva | General support | $10,000 |
| Afo Yeshivas Hagramad | General support | $10,000 |
| Alumni of the Rabbinical College | General support | $10,000 |
| American Foundation for Rashbi | General support | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Daas Aharon Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Gaon Yakov | General support | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Meor Hatalmud | General support | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Tiferes Tzion | General support | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Yeshiva Kodshim | General support | $10,000 |
| Americn Friends of Yagdil Torah | General support | $10,000 |
| Bais Hatalmud | General support | $10,000 |
| Bais Medrash Elyon | General support | $10,000 |
| Bais Medrash of Rockland | General support | $10,000 |
| Bais Medrash Taharos | General support | $10,000 |
| Bais Medrash Zichron Meir | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Avi Schron
- Eli Schron
- Mark Schron
Questions people ask
Does SFF Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does SFF Foundation give?
$5.5 million in tax year 2024, across 130 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs SFF Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Avi Schron (Trustee), Eli Schron (Trustee) and Mark Schron (Trustee).
What does SFF Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and environment and conservation.