American Friends of Merkaz Chasidei Viznitz Inc
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MERKAZ CHASIDEI is a public charity based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2023 filing describes support for formal study at institutions such as yeshivas, kollels, and accredited university graduate programs, along with financial support and loans to eligible charitable and nonprofit organizations.
American Friends of Merkaz Chasidei Viznitz Inc at a glance
In short: American Friends of Merkaz Chasidei Viznitz Inc gave $683K across 13 grants in 2023 (avg $53K), mostly in New York. 58% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $683,073
- -2.4% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 13
- +30.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $52,544
- -24.9% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $39,943
- Total assets
- $500,641
- -8.5% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 58% first-time grantees (7 of 12, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (90% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to American Friends of Merkaz Chasidei Viznitz Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 285 Lee Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Phone: (718) 799-6703
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who American Friends of Merkaz Chasidei Viznitz Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Em Kol Chai DBA Merkaz Chasidei Wiz ($200K). Together the top 10 received $655K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 59 (61%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 10% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is American Friends of Merkaz Chasidei Viznitz Inc open to new grantees?
58%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 7 of 12 grantees (58%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $26K; repeat grants $101K. How we count
Medians: $17K first-time, $60K repeat.
- 33% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2018–2023). 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 2018 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $525K (2021) to $809K (2018). In 2023 it made 13 grants totaling $683K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Em Kol Chai DBA Merkaz Chasidei Wiz Brooklyn, NY | — | $200,000 |
| Yeshiva Yeshois Moishe Viznitz Suffern, NY | — | $134,350 |
| Cong Tzemach Tzadik Brooklyn, NY | Religious/Educatiuon | $60,000 |
| American Friends of Kollel D'Chasiz Brooklyn, NY | — | $56,000 |
| Em Kol Chai Brooklyn, NY | — | $50,000 |
| Tzur Foundation Lakewood, NJ | — | $50,000 |
| Kollel Ahavas Yisroel Spring Valley, NY | — | $39,943 |
| Cong Chasidei Viznitz Brooklyn, NY | Relig/Educational | $28,000 |
| Cong Chaim Bchesed Spring Valley, NY | Relig/Education/NFP | $20,000 |
| The Donors Fund Lakewood, NJ | — | $16,520 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $500,641 | $1,681,740 | $1,727,116 | $683,073 | 13 |
| 2022 | $547,192 | $2,268,515 | $2,027,565 | $699,753 | 10 |
| 2021 | $296,242 | $1,000,669 | $1,055,407 | $524,612 | 10 |
| 2019 | $803,982 | $877,711 | $943,451 | $573,950 | 13 |
| 2018 | $871,478 | $1,701,692 | $1,453,034 | $809,028 | 13 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that it promotes formal studies at academic institutions, provides financial support to charitable causes and other entities recognized under IRS Section 501(c)(3), and offers loans to other nonprofits to help them carry out their missions.
Its 2023 grants included religious and educational organizations. One recipient, Tzur Foundation Inc., received $50,000. Tzur Foundation describes its own mission as distributing funds to families of widows and orphans to help provide basic food and clothing, particularly around holidays and life-cycle events.
The organization says it researches whether funds are used for exempt purposes, based on inquiries from community members and the public.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2023, the organization reported 13 grants totaling $683,073. Grants ranged from $5,760 to $200,000, with a median of $39,943.
Among its largest reported grants were $200,000 to EM KOL CHAI DBA MERKAZ CHASIDEI WIZ in Brooklyn, New York; $134,350 to YESHIVA YESHOIS MOISHE VIZNITZ in Suffern, New York; $60,000 to CONG TZEMACH TZADIK in Brooklyn, New York; and $56,000 to AMERICAN FRIENDS OF KOLLEL D'CHASIZ in Brooklyn, New York. The filing lists the purpose of the grant to CONG TZEMACH TZADIK as “RELIGIOUS/EDUCATIUON.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Yehoshua Wertzberger as president, Benjamin Schwartz as vice president, and Chaim Meir Adler as treasurer.
American Friends of Merkaz Chasidei Viznitz Inc is led by Yehoshua Wertzberger, President on every filing since 2018; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Yehoshua Wertzberger
President
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Benjamin Schwartz
Vice President
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Chaim Meir Adler
Treasurer
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2023. "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 American Friends of Merkaz Chasidei Viznitz Inc
How much does American Friends of Merkaz Chasidei Viznitz Inc give each year?
American Friends of Merkaz Chasidei Viznitz Inc gave $683K across 13 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $700K across 10 grants.
What is American Friends of Merkaz Chasidei Viznitz Inc's typical grant size?
American Friends of Merkaz Chasidei Viznitz Inc's median grant in 2023 was $39,943, and its average grant was $52,544, across 13 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from American Friends of Merkaz Chasidei Viznitz Inc that year got $26K on average.
Where does American Friends of Merkaz Chasidei Viznitz Inc give grants?
American Friends of Merkaz Chasidei Viznitz Inc gives mostly in New York: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (8 grants), Lakewood, NJ (2 grants) and Spring Valley, NY (2 grants).
Who are American Friends of Merkaz Chasidei Viznitz Inc's largest grantees?
American Friends of Merkaz Chasidei Viznitz Inc's largest 2023 grantees include Em Kol Chai DBA Merkaz Chasidei Wiz ($200,000), Yeshiva Yeshois Moishe Viznitz ($134,350) and Cong Tzemach Tzadik ($60,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is American Friends of Merkaz Chasidei Viznitz Inc?
American Friends of Merkaz Chasidei Viznitz Inc reported $501K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What does American Friends of Merkaz Chasidei Viznitz Inc fund?
The organization states that it promotes formal studies at academic institutions, provides financial support to charitable causes and other entities recognized under IRS Section 501(c)(3), and offers loans to other nonprofits to help them carry out their missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from American Friends of Merkaz Chasidei Viznitz Inc?
American Friends of Merkaz Chasidei Viznitz Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is American Friends of Merkaz Chasidei Viznitz Inc's EIN?
American Friends of Merkaz Chasidei Viznitz Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0328382. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS January 9, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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