AYS Tzedakah Foundation
AYS Tzedakah Foundation is a private foundation based in Greenwood Village, Colorado. Its 2024 filing reports one charitable grant of $2,250 to SECJ in Greenwood Village.
AYS Tzedakah Foundation at a glance
In short: AYS Tzedakah Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,250
- -99.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -97.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,250
- -85.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $2,032,527
- -4.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% 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 AYS Tzedakah Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its filing states that applicants should contact Jakob Meyer with a written request. There are no stated deadlines or restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Jakob Meyer
Mailing address: 9550 E Belleview Ave, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Phone: (720) 560-0290
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who AYS Tzedakah Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Secj ($2K).
Grant Size Distribution
228 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 211 grants of 228 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s one reported 2024 grant went to a recipient in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How AYS Tzedakah Foundation gives
- Giving fell 100% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 10% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2024) to $2.9M (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Secj Greenwood Village, CO | Charitable | $2,250 |
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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 | $2,032,527 | $78,157 | $80,089 | $2,250 | 1 | $2,250 | $3,673 | $21,725 |
| 2023 | $2,121,834 | $82,209 | $619,759 | $533,655 | 34 | $533,655 | $7,139 | $44,439 |
| 2022 | $2,679,097 | $71,401 | $684,852 | $594,058 | 40 | $603,729 | $37,463 | $54,992 |
| 2021 | $3,566,929 | $595,374 | $685,462 | $538,527 | 53 | $557,286 | $455,750 | — |
| 2020 | $5,647,477 | $-4,471,809 | $3,180,629 | $2,874,686 | 100 | — | $32,127 | $151,991 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, AYS Tzedakah Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported one grant totaling $2,250. The grant was to SECJ in Greenwood Village, Colorado, for a charitable purpose. The grant’s smallest, largest, and median amount was $2,250.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jakob Meyer is listed as secretary/treasurer on the 2024 filing.
AYS Tzedakah Foundation's only listed officer is Jakob Meyer, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jakob Meyer
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
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 AYS Tzedakah Foundation
How much does AYS Tzedakah Foundation give each year?
AYS Tzedakah Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $534K across 34 grants.
How large is AYS Tzedakah Foundation?
AYS Tzedakah Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
How do I apply for a grant from AYS Tzedakah Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does AYS Tzedakah Foundation make grants?
The foundation’s one reported 2024 grant went to a recipient in Colorado.
What is AYS Tzedakah Foundation's EIN?
AYS Tzedakah Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1290297. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does AYS Tzedakah Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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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