Charles K & Esther Krieger Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing financial support primarily to Jewish organizations and initiatives. Its mission appears to focus on enhancing community welfare, health, and education through general support grants. The foundation serves a variety of causes, including medical relief, educational institutions, and community development, reflecting a commitment to both cultural and humanitarian efforts. It actively funds organizations that address food insecurity and cancer research, among other areas. While it primarily operates within New Jersey, its funding extends to various states, indicating a broader commitment to supporting Jewish and community-focused initiatives across the country.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established nonprofits, often with a Jewish-community, health, college, or community-service focus, with ties to New Jersey or connections to the foundation’s networks and a need for general operating support or large one-time awards.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in or has a strong programmatic presence in New Jersey.
- • Mission aligns with Jewish community institutions, medical/health, higher education, or community-service activity.
- • Has an existing relationship, introduction, or endorsement from board members or current grantees.
- • Capacity to absorb general operating support or sizable single-year grants.
Geography
Grants in the latest year reached organizations in 12 states, demonstrating multi-state activity, but 67% of dollars were concentrated in New Jersey, so the portfolio is multi-state yet strongly NJ-focused.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 31 distinct recipients with 13 new grantees and 18 returning grantees, indicating a broad and varied recipient set; however, dollars are highly concentrated among a few large beneficiaries.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new recipients (13 new grantees in the latest year) shows the foundation does add unfamiliar organizations, but the stated 'preselected only' policy and absence of a public application process imply entry is likely nomination- or relationship-driven rather than open to unsolicited applicants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
