Birchas Mordechai Charitable Foundation
Birchas Mordechai Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. In 2024, it reported 32 grants totaling $1,052,050, primarily to organizations in New York and New Jersey.
Birchas Mordechai Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Birchas Mordechai Charitable Foundation gave $1.1M across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in New York. 53% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,052,050
- +22.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- -13.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,877
- +42.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,750
- Total assets
- $3,062,420
- +4.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (17 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (93% 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 Birchas Mordechai Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 614 Avenue J, Brooklyn, NY 11230
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Birchas Mordechai Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends of Mosdot Goor ($370K). Together the top 10 received $969K.
Grant Size Distribution
152 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 152 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 5% to recipients in New Jersey. Virginia accounted for 1%; California accounted for less than 1%. The remaining 1% was listed with an unknown recipient state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Birchas Mordechai Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 32 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $47K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 161% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 717% of 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 $341K (2020) to $1.5M (2022). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Mosdot Goor Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $370,000 |
| Cong Talmud Torah Imrei Emes Keren Habinyan Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $200,000 |
| BM Center Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Ahavat Yisroel Humanity Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Kollel Bais Yisroel Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Asei TOV Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $34,000 |
| Ahavas Tzedokos Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Cong Bais Berliner Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Cong Zichron Shlomo Passaic, NJ | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Congregation Chasidei Gur of Midwood Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation files Form 990-PF. Its EIN is 262294829.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,062,420 | $1,188,767 | $1,068,876 | $1,052,050 | 32 | $1,052,050 | $172,191 | $146,665 |
| 2023 | $2,942,529 | $1,579,710 | $867,622 | $855,766 | 37 | $855,766 | $68,854 | $114,299 |
| 2022 | $2,230,441 | $1,553,778 | $1,513,249 | $1,506,700 | 33 | $1,507,450 | $49,589 | $72,356 |
| 2021 | $2,189,912 | $1,557,590 | $406,524 | $403,050 | 26 | $403,050 | $55,710 | $56,276 |
| 2020 | $1,038,846 | $342,293 | $341,988 | $340,560 | 24 | — | $41,918 | $44,904 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Birchas Mordechai Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $147K 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 own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for charitable and religious organizations, including organizations connected with Jewish Orthodox education and community needs. For example, Friends of Mosdot Goor describes its mission as advancing and supporting Jewish Orthodox educational institutions and assisting organizations that help people in need. Ahavat Yisroel Humanity says it awards grants or interest-free loans to religious Orthodox Jewish organizations and individuals in financial distress. Ahavas Tzedokos says it distributes funds to needy families for basic food and clothing needs, while Chaim Medical Resource describes providing medical referral and guidance services to individuals and families facing medical crises.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $1,052,050. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $370,000, with a median of $4,750. Its largest listed grants included $370,000 to Friends of Mosdot Goor, $200,000 to Cong Talmud Torah Imrei Emes Keren Habinyan, and $100,000 each to BM Center and Ahavat Yisroel Humanity.
Other listed recipients included Kollel Bais Yisroel ($60,000), Asei Tov ($34,000), Ahavas Tzedokos ($30,000), Cong Bais Berliner ($30,000), Cong Zichron Shlomo ($25,000), Congregation Chasidei Gur of Midwood ($20,000), Chaim Medical Resource ($18,000), and Kollel Chasidei Gur ($12,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bracha Weits and Mordechai Weits as trustees.
Birchas Mordechai Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bracha Weits
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mordechai Weits
Trustee
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 Birchas Mordechai Charitable Foundation
How much does Birchas Mordechai Charitable Foundation give each year?
Birchas Mordechai Charitable Foundation gave $1.1M across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $856K across 37 grants.
What is Birchas Mordechai Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Birchas Mordechai Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,750, and its average grant was $32,877, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Birchas Mordechai Charitable Foundation that year got $20K on average.
Where does Birchas Mordechai Charitable Foundation give grants?
Birchas Mordechai Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (21 grants), Lakewood, NJ (4 grants) and Monroe, NY (2 grants).
Does Birchas Mordechai Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on Birchas Mordechai Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (32 grants).
Who are Birchas Mordechai Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Birchas Mordechai Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Friends of Mosdot Goor ($370,000), Cong Talmud Torah Imrei Emes Keren Habinyan ($200,000) and BM Center ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Birchas Mordechai Charitable Foundation?
Birchas Mordechai Charitable Foundation reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $147K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Birchas Mordechai Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for charitable and religious organizations, including organizations connected with Jewish Orthodox education and community needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Birchas Mordechai Charitable Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and 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 Birchas Mordechai Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Birchas Mordechai Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2294829. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Birchas Mordechai Charitable 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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