ABC Charitable Foundation
ABC Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing describes direct charitable activity involving religious, educational, and other charitable purposes; its reported grants include support for social-service and religious and educational organizations.
ABC Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: ABC Charitable Foundation gave $16K across 43 grants in 2024 (avg $365.674), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,724
- -24.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 43
- -12.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $366
- -13.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $1,215,382
- +7.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to ABC Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Chava Bistritzky as the contact and requests a letter stating the purpose of the solicitation, with any applicable brochures. The filing states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations and that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Chava Bistrizky
Mailing address: 845 West End Ave Apt 4D, New York, NY 10025
Phone: (212) 864-6501
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who ABC Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chaverim Israel Family Services ($3K). Together the top 10 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
179 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 179 grants of 179 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 21% to recipients in New Jersey. The remaining shares went to Illinois (2%), Maryland (1%), and Washington, DC (0%, as reported).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
Cities
How ABC Charitable Foundation gives
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1724% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 237% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $862 (2021) to $40K (2020). In 2024 it made 43 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chaverim Israel Family Services Clifton, NJ | Social Services | $2,500 |
| Tomchei Shabos of Rockland Spring Valley, NY | Social Service | $2,500 |
| Mikvah USA Brooklyn, NY | Social Services | $2,400 |
| Bikur Cholim of Manhattan New York, NY | Social Service | $1,000 |
| Mesilas Bais Yaakov Brooklyn, NY | Religious & Educational | $1,000 |
| Cong Minchas Chinuch of the West Side New York, NY | Social Service | $950 |
| Cong Ohab Zedek New York, NY | Social Service | $950 |
| Kolel Rachmistrivka Monsey Monsey, NY | Religious & Educational | $360 |
| Torah in Motion USA Inc Bergenfield, NJ | Religious & Educational | $360 |
| Jewish Renaissance Center New York, NY | Social Services | $350 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,215,382 | $116,403 | $32,542 | $15,724 | 43 | $15,724 | $51,326 | $6,625 |
| 2023 | $1,131,521 | $54,753 | $32,073 | $20,820 | 49 | $20,820 | $34,753 | $5,427 |
| 2022 | $1,108,841 | $59,998 | $47,729 | $30,520 | 45 | $30,520 | $34,998 | $4,932 |
| 2021 | $1,096,572 | $94,141 | $4,510 | $862 | 8 | $862 | $49,141 | — |
| 2020 | $827,496 | $30,203 | $50,212 | $39,517 | 34 | — | $22,703 | $7,580 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, ABC Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as “religious, educational and other charitable purposes.” Its grants include organizations whose own stated missions address a range of community needs. For example, Chaverim Israel Family Services says it provides medical support to families in need, while Bikur Cholim of Manhattan says it assists sick and elderly people with services that include medical-expense support, meals, and patient advocacy. Mikvah USA says it promotes traditional Jewish ritual baths through facility development and public awareness.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 43 grants totaling $15,724. Grant amounts ranged from $16 to $2,500, with a median of $100. Among the largest were $2,500 to Chaverim Israel Family Services and $2,500 to Tomchei Shabos of Rockland; $2,400 to Mikvah USA; and $1,000 each to Bikur Cholim of Manhattan and Mesilas Bais Yaakov.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Chava Bistritzky as president, Issachar Bistritzky as vice president, and Isaac Bistritzky as secretary.
ABC Charitable Foundation is led by Chava Bistritzky, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chava Bistritzky
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Isaac Bistritzky
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Issachar Bistritzky
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about ABC Charitable Foundation
How much does ABC Charitable Foundation give each year?
ABC Charitable Foundation gave $16K across 43 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $21K across 49 grants.
What is ABC Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
ABC Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100, and its average grant was $366, across 43 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does ABC Charitable Foundation give grants?
ABC Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (16 grants), New York, NY (13 grants) and Spring Valley, NY (3 grants).
Does ABC Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 43 grants with a stated purpose on ABC Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social Service" (15 grants), "Religious & Educational" (11 grants) and "Social Services" (9 grants).
Who are ABC Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
ABC Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Chaverim Israel Family Services ($2,500), Tomchei Shabos of Rockland ($2,500) and Mikvah USA ($2,400), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is ABC Charitable Foundation?
ABC Charitable Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does ABC Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as “religious, educational and other charitable purposes.” Its grants include organizations whose own stated missions address a range of community needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from ABC Charitable Foundation?
The filing lists Chava Bistritzky as the contact and requests a letter stating the purpose of the solicitation, with any applicable brochures. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is ABC Charitable Foundation's EIN?
ABC Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4092579. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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