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JAFIS FOUNDATION

Teaneck, NJ Tax ID: 13-7113206

The JAFIS Foundation is a small, education-focused foundation based in Teaneck, NJ, with limited financial resources, supporting initiatives in NJ and NY, led by uncompensated leaders Jack and Elliot Forgash.

About JAFIS FOUNDATION

Comprehensive foundation profile based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing

The JAFIS Foundation, based in Teaneck, New Jersey, is a small foundation with assets totaling $8,034 and expenses of $4,000. Despite its limited revenue of $3, the foundation focuses on supporting educational initiatives. It provides funding primarily in the states of New Jersey and New York, specifically in the cities of Brooklyn, New York, and Paramus. The foundation is led by President Jack Forgash and Treasurer Elliot Forgash, both of whom serve without compensation. The foundation's activities are centered around enhancing educational opportunities in its funded regions.

Focus Areas

Education

Geographic Focus

NJNY

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Key Statistics
Total Assets $8K
Total Awarded This Year $4K
Average Grant Size $18
Total Grants (Previous Year) 219
Open to New Applicants
% New Applicants Funded
Contact Information
Teaneck, NJ
Geographic Funding Distribution

Financials

Total Assets
$8K

+2.6% from previous year

Annual Grants
$4K

1 grants awarded in 2024

Expense Ratio
133333.3%

Of total revenue spent on programs

Annual Grant Distribution
Revenue vs Expenses
Assets Over Time

Grants

Grant Awards
PurposeLocation
$7,000SINAI SCHOOLS PARAMUS NJEDUCATIONALParamus, NJ, US2023
$4,000YESHIVA UNIVERSITYEDUCATIONALNew york, NY, US2024
$3,000OHR TORAH INSTITUTEEDUCATIONALNew york, NY, US2022
$1,800MESIFTA CHAIM BERLINEDUCATIONALBrooklyn, NY, US2022

People

Leadership & Staff

Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms

JF

JACK FORGASH

PRESIDENT

$0 2024
EF

ELLIOT FORGASH

TREASURER

$0 2024
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Last updated on August 25, 2025

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