Binyan Yosef Moshe Foundation
Binyan Yosef Moshe Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2021 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, all of them in New York; the most recent filing on record is for 2021, with nothing filed since, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Binyan Yosef Moshe Foundation at a glance
In short: Binyan Yosef Moshe Foundation gave $35K across 37 grants in 2021 (avg $944.541), mostly in New York. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $34,948
- +370.7% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 37
- +19.4% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $945
- +294.4% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $97,998
- -13.2% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Binyan Yosef Moshe Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2021 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. This is a statement from that filing and is not presented as current application guidance.
- Contact
Mailing address: 555 Flushing Ave Apt 6L, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Phone: (917) 620-3251
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Binyan Yosef Moshe Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Tov Vchesed ($6K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 68 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2021 went to recipients in New York. Listed recipients were in Brooklyn and Spring Valley, among other New York locations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Binyan Yosef Moshe Foundation gives
- 16% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2020) to $35K (2021). In 2021 it made 37 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $4,352 |
| Various Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $4,324 |
| Charity Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $4,000 |
| Cong Binyan Zev Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $3,700 |
| Tov Vchesed Spring Valley, NY | General Support | $3,000 |
| Tov Vchesed Spring Valley, NY | General Support | $3,000 |
| Tov Vaheshem Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $3,000 |
| Various Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $2,171 |
| Cong Mesoi Tov Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $1,500 |
| Cong Binyan Zvi Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $97,998 | $40,000 | $34,948 | $34,948 | 37 | $34,948 |
| 2020 | $112,946 | $26,263 | $7,725 | $7,425 | 31 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants include general support for congregations and other charitable recipients. One recipient, Bikur Cholim Inc., described its own work as providing social, medical, and support services, including visitation, transportation to medical facilities, medical-supply loans, patient advocacy, and family counseling.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation made 37 grants totaling $34,948. Grants ranged from $10 to $4,352, with a median of $250. Larger awards included $4,352 and $4,324 to recipients identified as “Various,” $4,000 to “Charity,” $3,700 to Cong Binyan Zev, and two grants of $3,000 each to Tov Vchesed. The listed purposes were general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Chaim Eliezer Meisels was listed as trustee on the 2021 filing.
Binyan Yosef Moshe Foundation is led by Chaim Eliezer Meisels, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Chaim Eliezer Meisels
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Binyan Yosef Moshe Foundation
How much does Binyan Yosef Moshe Foundation give each year?
Binyan Yosef Moshe Foundation gave $35K across 37 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $7K across 31 grants.
What is Binyan Yosef Moshe Foundation's typical grant size?
Binyan Yosef Moshe Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $250, and its average grant was $945, across 37 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Binyan Yosef Moshe Foundation give grants?
Binyan Yosef Moshe Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (34 grants) and Spring Valley, NY (3 grants).
Does Binyan Yosef Moshe Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Binyan Yosef Moshe Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (37 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Binyan Yosef Moshe Foundation's largest grantees?
Binyan Yosef Moshe Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Tov Vchesed ($6,018 across 3 grants), Cong Binyan Zev ($4,200 across 2 grants) and Charity ($4,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is Binyan Yosef Moshe Foundation?
Binyan Yosef Moshe Foundation reported $98K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $40K.
What does Binyan Yosef Moshe Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants include general support for congregations and other charitable recipients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Binyan Yosef Moshe Foundation?
The foundation stated on its 2021 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Binyan Yosef Moshe Foundation's EIN?
Binyan Yosef Moshe Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4740752. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Binyan Yosef Moshe Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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 October 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 2020–2021
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