Bais Vaad Lchachomim Foundation
Bais Vaad Lchachomim Foundation is a private foundation based in Lakewood, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing reports 20 grants totaling $167,469, primarily to organizations in New Jersey and New York.
Bais Vaad Lchachomim Foundation at a glance
In short: Bais Vaad Lchachomim Foundation gave $167K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in New Jersey. 80% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $167,469
- -8.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +233.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,373
- -72.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,321
- Total assets
- $1,035
- -97.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 80% first-time grantees (16 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bais Vaad Lchachomim Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. The filing lists Joseph Schonberger as the contact and calls for a letter from an ordained minister attesting to need. There is no deadline listed. The maximum award to indigent individuals is $1,000.
- Contact
Application contact: Joseph Schonberger
Mailing address: 936 West Kennedy Blvd, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Phone: (732) 363-7770
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bais Vaad Lchachomim Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bais Vaad Lchachomim Yerushalayim ($26K). Together the top 10 received $84K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 44 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey and 30% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bais Vaad Lchachomim Foundation open to new grantees?
80%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 20 grantees (80%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $34K. How we count
Medians: $850 first-time, $20K repeat.
- 20% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $167K (2024) to $361K (2020). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $167K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Charitable Organizations Lakewood, NJ | For General Operating Needs of Recipient Organization | $81,108 |
| Bais Vaad Lchachomim Yerushalayim Brooklyn, NY | For General Operating Needs of Recipient Organization | $25,750 |
| Cong Toldos Yehuda Brooklyn, NY | For General Operating Needs of Recipient Organization | $13,950 |
| Congregation Tiferes Mordechai Lakewood, NJ | For General Operating Needs of Recipient Organization | $13,250 |
| Mesivta of Lakewood Lakewood, NJ | For General Operating Needs of Recipient Organization | $11,150 |
| United Talmudic Academy Spring Valley, NY | For General Operating Needs of Recipient Organization | $4,100 |
| Emunas Yisroel Lakewood, NJ | For General Operating Needs of Recipient Organization | $4,000 |
| Kahal Skulen of Lakewood Lakewood, NJ | For General Operating Needs of Recipient Organization | $3,450 |
| Yeshiva Masoros Avos Lakewood, NJ | For General Operating Needs of Recipient Organization | $3,450 |
| Cong Oz Nidberi Brooklyn, NY | For General Operating Needs of Recipient Organization | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,035 | $135,397 | $169,918 | $167,469 | 20 | $167,469 | — | $901 |
| 2023 | $35,556 | $199,129 | $183,573 | $182,803 | 6 | $182,803 | $1 | — |
| 2022 | $20,000 | $197,656 | $217,527 | $215,295 | 5 | $215,295 | $1 | — |
| 2021 | $39,871 | $249,888 | $217,957 | $214,824 | 5 | $214,824 | — | — |
| 2020 | $7,940 | $303,478 | $368,225 | $360,509 | 8 | — | $1 | $1,985 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bais Vaad Lchachomim Foundation reported a distributable amount of $901 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for religious and educational organizations, as well as other charitable organizations. For example, Bais Medrash Mayan Hatorah describes its mission as providing religious education and services to students in the Orthodox Jewish tradition. Belev Echad describes its work as supporting wounded IDF personnel and their families through physical, medical, legal, emotional, and financial assistance. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $167,469. Grants ranged from $100 to $81,108, with a median of $2,320. The largest listed award was $81,108 to Various Charitable Organizations in Lakewood, New Jersey, for general operating needs. Other notable grants included $25,750 to Bais Vaad Lchachomim Yerushalayim, $13,950 to Cong Toldos Yehuda, $13,250 to Congregation Tiferes Mordechai, and $11,150 to Mesivta of Lakewood, each for the recipient’s general operating needs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joseph Schonberger as trustee, Moshe Segal as secretary, and Moshe Eckstein as an officer.
Bais Vaad Lchachomim Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph Schonberger
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Moshe Eckstein
Officer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Moshe Segal
Secretary
On filings since 2023
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 Bais Vaad Lchachomim Foundation
How much does Bais Vaad Lchachomim Foundation give each year?
Bais Vaad Lchachomim Foundation gave $167K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $183K across 6 grants.
What is Bais Vaad Lchachomim Foundation's typical grant size?
Bais Vaad Lchachomim Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,321, and its average grant was $8,373, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bais Vaad Lchachomim Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Bais Vaad Lchachomim Foundation give grants?
Bais Vaad Lchachomim Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lakewood, NJ (12 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (5 grants).
Does Bais Vaad Lchachomim Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bais Vaad Lchachomim Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bais Vaad Lchachomim Foundation's largest grantees?
Bais Vaad Lchachomim Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bais Vaad Lchachomim Yerushalayim ($25,750), Cong Toldos Yehuda ($13,950) and Congregation Tiferes Mordechai ($13,250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bais Vaad Lchachomim Foundation?
Bais Vaad Lchachomim Foundation reported $1K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $167K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $901 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bais Vaad Lchachomim Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for religious and educational organizations, as well as other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bais Vaad Lchachomim Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bais Vaad Lchachomim Foundation's EIN?
Bais Vaad Lchachomim Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0299337. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bais Vaad Lchachomim 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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