Private foundation · Lakewood, NJ

Sam & Michelle Barski Foundation

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Typical grant size
$800 $3K $9K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
18
Repeat grantees
5
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesAPPLICATIONS MAY BE SUBMITTED AT ANY TIME DURING THE YEAR.
ContactSAM MICHELLE BARSKI FOUNDATION · 7329875959
MaterialsNO FORMAL SUBMISSION FORMAT IS REQUIRED.
RestrictionsTHERE ARE NO LIMITATIONS OR RESTRICTIONS. ALL AWARDS ARE CONSIDERED BASED ON THEIR OWN MERITS AND THE RECIPIENTS' NEEDS.

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Schmuel Barski
TRUSTEE
Michal Shechter
TRUSTEE

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
21236.2%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
81
Total grants awarded
$1.9M
Total amount
$24K
Average grant
$290K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$72K
1 grants
2023
$214K
1 grants
2022
$182K
1 grants
2021
$76K
1 grants
2020
$101K
1 grants
2019
$174K
1 grants
2018
$290K
1 grants
2017
$277K
1 grants
2016
$212K
35 grants
2015
$230K
19 grants
2014
$31K
8 grants
2013
$57K
11 grants

Top recipients

See Attached Schedule
8 grants · NJ
$1.4M
Various
4 grants · NJ
$143K
1 grant · NJ · ✓ Exact match
$70K
3 grants · NY
$62K
3 grants · NJ · ✓ Exact match
$29K
Moshe Barski
1 grant · NY
$25K
Yeshiva Masoras Avos
1 grant · NJ
$22K
Chabad House of Flatbush
1 grant · NY
$20K
Yeshiva Beth Joseph Zvi Dushinsky
2 grants · NY
$20K
3 grants · NY · ✓ Exact match
$17K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

See Attached Schedule
CHARITABLE GRANTS
NJ · TY 2024
$72K
See Attached Schedule
CHARITABLE GRANTS
NJ · TY 2023
$214K
See Attached Schedule
CHARITABLE GRANTS
NJ · TY 2022
$182K
See Attached Schedule
CHARITABLE GRANTS
NJ · TY 2021
$76K
See Attached Schedule
CHARITABLE GRANTS
NJ · TY 2020
$101K
See Attached Schedule
CHARITABLE GRANTS
NJ · TY 2019
$174K
See Attached Schedule
CHARITABLE GRANTS
NJ · TY 2018
$290K
See Attached Schedule
CHARITABLE GRANTS
NJ · TY 2017
$277K
GRANT FOR INDIGENT FAMILIES
NY · TY 2016
$58K
Various
CHARITABLE
NJ · TY 2016
$30K
Yeshiva Masoras Avos
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GRANT
NJ · TY 2016
$22K
Yeshiva Beth Joseph Zvi Dushinsky
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GRANT
NY · TY 2016
$18K
Yeshiva Toras Emes
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GRANT
NJ · TY 2016
$13K
Sudos Erev
CHARITABLE GRANT
NY · TY 2016
$12K
Rjj of Edison
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GRANT
NJ · TY 2016
$7K
Schi
ASSISTANCE TO SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN
NJ · TY 2016
$6K
Machon Bais Yaakov
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GRANT
NY · TY 2016
$5K
Chabad
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GRANT
NY · TY 2016
$5K
Yeshiva Keser Torah Radomsk
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GRANT
NY · TY 2016
$5K
Bais Rochel
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GRANT
NJ · TY 2016
$4K
Bnos Penina
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GRANT
NJ · TY 2016
$4K
A Time USA
ASSISTANCE FOR INFERTILITY TREATMENT
NY · TY 2016
$4K
American Friends of Tiferet Moshe B
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GRANT
NY · TY 2016
$3K
Zichron Menachem
SUPPORT TO CHILDREN WITH CANCER
NY · TY 2016
$3K
GRANT TO INDIGENT FAMILY
NJ · TY 2016
$2K
GRANT TO INDIGENT FAMILY
TY 2016
$2K
Nefesh
ASSISTANCE TO THE MENTALLY ILL
NY · TY 2016
$2K
Mifal Chesed Inc
GRANT TO INDIGENT FAMILIES
NY · TY 2016
$2K
Congregation Khal Kodesh
DONATION TO SYNAGOGUE
NJ · TY 2016
$2K
Mesivta Ohr Chaim Meir
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GRANT
NJ · TY 2016
$1K
Ahavas Tzedaka
GRANTS TO INDIGENT FAMILIES
NJ · TY 2016
$1K
Yeshiva Ohr Yehuda
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GRANT
NJ · TY 2016
$800
Zichron Yoel
DONATION TO SYNAGOGUE
NJ · TY 2016
$500
Stam Gemach
GRANTS TO INDIGENT FAMILIES
NJ · TY 2016
$500
Mosad Keren Hatzoleh
GRANT TO MEDICAL FIRST RESPONDERS
NY · TY 2016
$360
Cong Rachmistrivka of Lakewood
DONATION TO SYNAGOGUE
NJ · TY 2016
$360
Kolel Polen
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GRANT
NY · TY 2016
$360
Cong Tiferes Avrom
DONATION TO SYNAGOGUE
NJ · TY 2016
$330
Yeshiva Gedolah of Mill Basin
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GRANT
NY · TY 2016
$180
Yeshiva Gedolah of Woodlake Yeshiva
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GRANT
NJ · TY 2016
$100
Yeshiva Mesivta Nachlas Yisroel
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GRANT
NJ · TY 2016
$100
Chaveirim of Lakewood
ASSISTANCE TO VOLUNTEER SERVICES ORG
NJ · TY 2016
$100
Freehold Kollel
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GRANT
NJ · TY 2016
$72
Various
CHARITABLE
NJ · TY 2015
$101K
Yeshiva Chemdas Hatorah
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GRANT
NJ · TY 2015
$70K
Moshe Barski
GRANT FOR INDIGENT FAMILIES
NY · TY 2015
$25K
Yeshiva Orchos Chaim
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GRANT
NJ · TY 2015
$7K
Yeshiva Masores Avos
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GRANT
NJ · TY 2015
$5K
Sudos Erev
CHARITABLE GRANT
NY · TY 2015
$5K
The Lakewood Cheder
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GRANT
NJ · TY 2015
$3K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.