Private foundation · EIN 22-6058586 · Hackensack, New Jersey

Juda Diener Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $120K total, median $12K. 67% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$120K
Median grant
$12K
Stays in NJ
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2025

3 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish Educational CenterElizabeth, NJReligious & Educational$103K
Hebrew Academy of MiamiMiami Beach, FLReligious & Educational$12K
Beth Medrash GehovaLakewood, NJReligious & Educational$4,800

By state: New Jersey 2 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Juda Diener Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Hackensack, New Jersey, administered in care of Lawrence Diener, tax-exempt since 1958. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Juda Diener Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Juda Diener Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $120K across 3 grants, a median of $12K.

Where does Juda Diener Foundation give?

New Jersey (2 grants), Florida (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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