Jolyn Foundation Inc
Historical FunderWatchung, New Jersey · EIN 22-2758230 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,500 and $14,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | LYNDA GOLDSCHEIN |
|---|---|
| Address | 70 SHERWOOD DR, WATCHUNG NJ 07069 |
| Phone | 9087577058 |
| Form and materials | LETTER CONTAINING STATEMENT OF PROGRAM, AMOUNT REQUESTED, AND BRIEF ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NO GRANTS WILL BE GIVEN TO INDIVIDUALS OR PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
65% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Food Bank | Hillside, NJ | General charity | $30,000 |
| Homes for Our Troops | Tauton, MA | General charity | $25,000 |
| Community Hope Veterans Program | Parsippany, NJ | General charity | $20,000 |
| Jdrf | Woodbridge, NJ | General charity | $16,000 |
| Nature Conservancy of Nj | Chester, NJ | General charity | $15,000 |
| Visions & Pathways | Bridgewater, NJ | General charity | $15,000 |
| Jdc | New York, NY | General charity | $14,000 |
| American Red Cross | Princeton, NJ | General charity | $10,000 |
| Birthright Israel Fund | New York, NY | General charity | $10,000 |
| Earthjustice | New York, NY | General charity | $10,000 |
| Neads | Morristown, NJ | General charity | $10,000 |
| Pbs Foundation | Arlington, VA | General charity | $10,000 |
| Jewish National Fund (Jnf) | New York, NY | General charity | $8,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Rocky Mountain | Denver, CO | General charity | $6,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Oakland, NJ | General charity | $5,000 |
| Some Others Might Eat (Some) | Washington, DC | General charity | $5,000 |
| Stand With US | Los Angeles, CA | General charity | $5,000 |
| The Anti-Defamation League (Adl) | New York, NY | General charity | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Ncsnj | Morristown, NJ | General charity | $4,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Virginia | Virginia Beach, VA | General charity | $4,500 |
| Va- Md College of Vet Medicine (Student Support) | Blacksburg, VA | General charity | $3,000 |
| New River Land Trust | Blacksburg, VA | General charity | $2,500 |
| Interfaith Food Pantry (New River Comm Action) | Blacksburg, VA | General charity | $2,000 |
| Va- Md College of Vet Medicine (Compassion Care) | Blacksburg, VA | General charity | $2,000 |
| Dakin Humane Society | Springfield, MA | General charity | $1,000 |
| Team Leo Animal Rescue | Avon, CO | General charity | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $239,500 | 26 |
| 2024 | $210,000 | 25 |
| 2023 | $235,750 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611259349102506
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-2758230
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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