Traditional Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
Traditional Fund Inc is a private foundation in Lyndhurst, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $569,313 in 68 grants; the typical grant was $2,636 and the largest $153,054. 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$569,313
- Number of grants68
- Typical grant$2,636
- Largest grant$153,054
- Assets$877,118
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was down from $686,265 the year before.
46% of its 2024 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 | $686,265 | 67 | $988,290 |
| 2024 | $569,313 | 68 | $877,118 |
How to apply
Traditional Fund 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 Traditional Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New Jersey. It also paid $3,264 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 18 | $235,898 |
| New York | 33 | $207,977 |
| Texas | 3 | $57,980 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $18,000 |
| Florida | 5 | $13,433 |
| Illinois | 2 | $12,500 |
| California | 2 | $11,150 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,311 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,800 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Israel Food Distribution Inc | To further charitable purposes | $153,054 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | To support charitable programs in israel | $60,000 |
| Yeshiva Torat Emet | To support jewish education | $36,000 |
| Gateways | To support adult jewish outreach programsto further adult jewish education programs | $35,750 |
| Zichron Tzvi Elimelech | To provide programs for the needy in israel | $23,600 |
| American Friends of Yeshivat D'mir | To support adult jewish education | $21,600 |
| Torch | To support adult jewish education programs | $20,000 |
| Ne'eman Foundation USA | To support needy families in israel | $18,000 |
| United Community Fund | To further charitable purposes | $11,800 |
| Yeshiva Arzei Levanon | To support jewish education in israel | $11,075 |
| Congregation Beth Abraham | To support synagogue | $10,554 |
| American Friends of the Jerusalem Kollel | Adult jewish education | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Yeshivat Haraayon | To support a yeshiva in jerusalem | $10,000 |
| Congregation Ayshel Avraham | To support jewish programs | $10,000 |
| Maayanot | To support jewish education | $10,000 |
| Alevy Family Foundation | To support programs for jews in israel | $7,650 |
| American Friends of Bnei Akiva | To support jewish programsto support jewish programs | $7,500 |
| Ohr Torah Inc | To support jewish education | $7,000 |
| Hakshiva Inc | To further charitable purposes | $6,800 |
| American Friends of Tsfat Inc | To further charitable causes | $5,400 |
| Epic Family Inc | To support programs for jewish youth | $5,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah Inc | To support emergency services in israel | $5,000 |
| Gye Corp | To further charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Sacred Space Congregation | To support jewish education | $5,000 |
| Yeshiva Ketana of Passaic | To support jewish education | $5,000 |
| Project Inspire | To support jewish programs | $3,790 |
| Chabad of University of Miami | To support chabad house | $3,708 |
| American Friends of Kupat Hair | To help the needy | $3,600 |
| American Yedidim | To support mentoring program for boys and girls living in israel | $3,600 |
| Passaic Torah Institue | To support jewish education | $3,600 |
| The Good People Fund | To support programs to ease human suffering. | $3,600 |
| Chayal El Chayal | To support families of israeli soldiers | $3,500 |
| Bialle Shtiebel Ramat Beit Shemesh | To further charitable purposes | $3,264 |
| Emunah of America Inc | To support jewish outreach programs | $2,772 |
| American Friends of Nesivos Hatorah | To support jewish education | $2,500 |
| Tomchei Yoef Tzvi | To further charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Trust of Aish Kodesh | To support jewish eductionn. | $2,311 |
| Amit | To further charitable purposes | $2,241 |
| The Chesed Fund | To support jewish programs | $2,020 |
| Chai Lifeline | To support programs for ill children. | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elliot Jacobs
Questions people ask
Does Traditional Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Traditional Fund Inc give?
$569,313 in tax year 2024, across 68 grants, with a typical grant of $2,636.
Who runs Traditional Fund Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Elliot Jacobs (President).
What does Traditional Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and human services.