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The David and Mary Krassenstein Foundation

Preselected recipients only Margate, New Jersey · EIN 542124868

The David and Mary Krassenstein Foundation is a private foundation in Margate, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $75,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $10,714 and the largest $21,430. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $69,651 the year before.

0% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$67,1036$1.3 million
2024$69,6516$1.4 million
2025$75,0006$1.5 million

How to apply

The David and Mary Krassenstein 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The David and Mary Krassenstein Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in New Jersey.

StateGrantsAmount
New Jersey6$75,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Shirat Hayam
Ventnor, NJ
Charitable purposes$21,430
Congregation Beth Judah
Ventnor, NJ
Charitable purposes$10,714
Jewish Community Center
Margate, NJ
Charitable purposes$10,714
Jewish Family Service
Margate, NJ
Charitable purposes$10,714
Seashore Gardens Living Center
Galloway, NJ
Charitable purposes$10,714
Temple Beth Shalom
Brigantine, NJ
Charitable purposes$10,714

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The David and Mary Krassenstein Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The David and Mary Krassenstein Foundation give?

$75,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $10,714.

Who runs The David and Mary Krassenstein Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists William E Margolis (President/Trustee) and Ruth K Niesen (Treasurer/Trustee).

What does The David and Mary Krassenstein Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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