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Also known as: A NEW JERSEY NONPROFIT CORPORATION
A signature program of the Russell Berrie Foundation that recognizes unsung heroes and changemakers in New Jersey. For 2026, the award focuses exclusively on Gen Z leaders who demonstrate exceptional commitment to creating positive change in their communities.
Russell Berrie Foundation is a private corporation based in TEANECK, NJ. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1986. It holds total assets of $157.5M. Annual income is reported at $26.4M. THE FOUNDATION GRANTED FUNDS TO RBF PHILANTHROPIC SERVICES LTD., A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY. RBF PHILANTHROPIC SERVICES, LTD. PROVIDES CERTAIN SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOUNDATION'S GRANTMAKING ACTIVITIES IN ISRAEL. According to available records, Russell Berrie Foundation has made 176 grants totaling $28.2M, with a median grant of $38K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $2.2M, with an average award of $160K. The foundation has supported 88 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, which account for 73% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
THE FOUNDATION GRANTED FUNDS TO RBF PHILANTHROPIC SERVICES LTD., A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY. RBF PHILANTHROPIC SERVICES, LTD. PROVIDES CERTAIN SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOUNDATION'S GRANTMAKING ACTIVITIES IN ISRAEL.
Expenses: $1M
THE FOUNDATION GRANTED FUNDS TO RBF PHILANTHROPIC SERVICES LTD., A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY. RBF PHILANTHROPIC SERVICES, LTD. PROVIDES CERTAIN SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOUNDATION'S GRANTMAKING ACTIVITIES IN ISRAEL. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 176 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, NJ, PA.
Russell Berrie Foundation has distributed a total of $28.2M across 176 grants. The median grant size is $38K, with an average of $160K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $2.2M.
Russell Berrie Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Russell Berrie Foundation is headquartered in TEANECK, NJ. While based in NJ, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idana Goldberg | CEO | $445K | $15K | $470K |
| Adam Hirsch | COO & CFO | $393K | $15K | $437K |
| Scott Berrie | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephen Seiden | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Angelica Berrie | PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$24.9M
Total Assets
$165M
Fair Market Value
$165M
Net Worth
$130.7M
Grants Paid
$18.3M
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$1.1M
Distribution Amount
$8M
Total Grants
176
Total Giving
$28.2M
Average Grant
$160K
Median Grant
$38K
Unique Recipients
88
Most Common Grant
$5K
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia UniversityTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | New York, NY | $2.2M | 2022 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds IncTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | New York, NY | $1.5M | 2022 |
| Jewish Home Foundation Of North Jersey IncTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | Rockleigh, NJ | $1.1M | 2022 |
| Bezalel Academy Of Arts And Design JerusalemTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | — | $1M | 2022 |
| Maoz-SealTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE |
SIOUX FALLS, SD
NEW YORK, NY
BROOKLYN, NY
PHILADELPHIA, PA
NEW YORK, NY
| David Rosenblatt |
| TRUSTEE |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Myron Rosner | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ilan Kaufthal | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | 990PF | View |
| — |
| $850K |
| 2022 |
| Shalom Hartman Institute Of North AmericaTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | New York, NY | $660K | 2022 |
| Institute Of International Education IncTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | New York, NY | $612K | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Of Northern New JerseyTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | Paramus, NJ | $585K | 2022 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee IncTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | New York, NY | $515K | 2022 |
| Ramapo College FoundationTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | Mahwah, NJ | $489K | 2022 |
| Shalom Hartman InstituteTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | — | $465K | 2022 |
| Jdrf InternationalTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | New York, NY | $375K | 2022 |
| Caucus Educational Corporation IncTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | Montclair, NJ | $253K | 2022 |
| Jerusalem Foundation IncTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | New York, NY | $250K | 2022 |
| American Society For Technion-Israel Institute Of TechnologyTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | New York, NY | $180K | 2022 |
| Edmond De Rothschild PartnershipsTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | Caesarea | $165K | 2022 |
| Nefesh B'Nefesh Jewish Souls United IncTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | Paramus, NJ | $150K | 2022 |
| The Sheba Fund For Health Services And ResearchTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | — | $150K | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Center Of Metrowest IncTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | West Orange, NJ | $147K | 2022 |
| City Green IncTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | Clifton, NJ | $105K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Ofanim IncTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | Wayne, PA | $100K | 2022 |
| Table To TableTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | Hasbrouck Heights, NJ | $100K | 2022 |
| American Friends Of ItimTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | New York, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| American Friends Of The Israel Democracy Institute IncTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | Atlanta, GA | $100K | 2022 |
| Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount SinaiTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | New York, NY | $96K | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Center Of Greater PittsburghTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | Pittsburgh, PA | $90K | 2022 |
| Drew UniversityTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | Madison, NJ | $90K | 2022 |
| American Jewish CommitteeTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | New York, NY | $80K | 2022 |
| American Friends Of The Hebrew University IncTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | New York, NY | $75K | 2022 |
| Jewish Funders NetworkTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | New York, NY | $70K | 2022 |
| Bergen Volunteer Medical InitiativeTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | Hackensack, NJ | $70K | 2022 |
| Columbia University Irving Medical CenterTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | New York, NY | $65K | 2022 |
| Impact CubedTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | Encinitas, CA | $65K | 2022 |
| New Israel FundTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | New York, NY | $60K | 2022 |
| M2-The Institute For Experiential Jewish EducationTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | Brooklyn, NY | $55K | 2022 |
| Center For Interreligious Understanding IncTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | Teaneck, NJ | $55K | 2022 |
| Moishe HouseTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | Encinitas, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Nli Usa IncTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Jewish Women InternationalTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $50K | 2022 |
| The Olga Lengyel Institute For Holocaust Studies And Human RightsTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Sisterhood Of Salaam ShalomTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | North Brunswick, NJ | $50K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Jcc KrakowTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | Suffern, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Glynwood Center IncTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | Cold Spring, NY | $40K | 2022 |
| Moving TraditionsTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | Elkins Park, PA | $40K | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Centers Association Of North AmericaTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | New York, NY | $36K | 2022 |
| Nyc Muslim-Jewish Solidarity Committee IncTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | Newburgh, NY | $35K | 2022 |
| Masjid Waarith Ud DeenTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | Irvington, NJ | $35K | 2022 |
| Better Future For IsraelTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | Teaneck, NJ | $30K | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Project Of Lower ManhattanTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | New York, NY | $30K | 2022 |
| Diabetes Foundation IncTO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE | Hackensack, NJ | $30K | 2022 |
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