Birkas Rosh Foundation Inc
Birkas Rosh Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. In 2025, it made 44 grants totaling $474,900, all to recipients in New York.
Birkas Rosh Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Birkas Rosh Foundation Inc gave $475K across 44 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $474,900
- -39.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 44
- -17.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,793
- -27.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,200
- Total assets
- $4,737,934
- -4.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Birkas Rosh Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing names Mr Usher Brecher as the contact and states that there are no special requirements for forms or materials. It lists the award restriction as “religious organization or letter of recommendation from religious organizati[on].” The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Mr Usher Brecher
Mailing address: 14 Maple Leaf Rd, Monsey, NY 10952
Phone: (845) 426-3147
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Birkas Rosh Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nachlat Yehoshua ($89K). Together the top 10 received $298K.
Grant Size Distribution
156 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 148 grants of 156 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Birkas Rosh Foundation Inc gives
- 55% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 118% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 202% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $107K (2021) to $785K (2024). In 2025 it made 44 grants totaling $475K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nachlat Yehoshua New York, NY | to promote activities of organization | $89,000 |
| Bnos Zion Of Bobov Brooklyn, NY | to promote activities of organization | $53,000 |
| Kollel Zichron Chaim D'Bobov Brooklyn, NY | to promote activities of organization | $40,000 |
| Cong Machne Chaim Inc Brooklyn, NY | to promote activities of organization | $20,600 |
| Mosdos Slonim Brooklyn, NY | to promote activities of organization | $20,000 |
| Congregation Dorog Brooklyn, NY | to promote activities of organization | $16,000 |
| U T A Of Monsey Spring Valley, NY | to promote activities of organization | $15,400 |
| Cong Noiam Mgodim New Square, NY | to promote activities of organization | $15,000 |
| Cong Tov Lkol Brooklyn, NY | to promote activities of organization | $15,000 |
| Cong Neir Burach Brooklyn, NY | to promote activities of organization | $13,800 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,737,934 | $260,726 | $476,730 | $474,900 | 44 | $474,900 | $260,726 | $235,674 |
| 2024 | $4,956,577 | $1,338,432 | $788,940 | $785,325 | 53 | $785,325 | $1,338,432 | $182,097 |
| 2023 | $4,409,207 | $172,264 | $216,483 | $216,183 | 26 | $216,183 | $172,264 | $190,886 |
| 2022 | $4,455,954 | $211,329 | $217,400 | $217,400 | 21 | $217,400 | $211,329 | $194,698 |
| 2021 | $4,462,989 | $181,891 | $109,893 | $106,600 | 12 | — | $181,891 | $215,282 |
| 2020 | $4,391,805 | $163,461 | $228,850 | $227,325 | 1 | — | $163,461 | $216,373 |
| 2019 | $4,459,522 | $573,630 | $229,882 | $228,300 | 1 | — | $116,880 | $210,604 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Birkas Rosh Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $236K for 2025 — 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. Among its 2025 grantees, Bonei Olam Inc describes its mission as providing financial assistance, guidance, and referrals related to assisted reproductive technology and related needs. Yeshivas Talmideini Inc describes its work as an after-school program for boys, with learning groups, special events, and activities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 44 grants totaling $474,900. Grant amounts ranged from $600 to $89,000, with a median grant of $7,200. Notable recipients included Nachlat Yehoshua ($89,000), Bnos Zion Of Bobov ($53,000), Kollel Zichron Chaim D'Bobov ($40,000), and Cong Machne Chaim Inc ($20,600). The stated purpose for each of these grants was to promote the organization’s activities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Usher Brecher as president, Helen Brecher as vice president, and Michael Steinmetz as secretary treasurer.
Birkas Rosh Foundation Inc is led by Usher Brecher, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Usher Brecher
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Helen brecher
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Michael Steinmetz
Secretary Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Birkas Rosh Foundation Inc
How much does Birkas Rosh Foundation Inc give each year?
Birkas Rosh Foundation Inc gave $475K across 44 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $785K across 53 grants.
What is Birkas Rosh Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Birkas Rosh Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $7,200, and its average grant was $10,793, across 44 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Birkas Rosh Foundation Inc give grants?
Birkas Rosh Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (37 grants), Spring Valley, NY (2 grants) and Monsey, NY (2 grants).
Does Birkas Rosh Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 44 grants with a stated purpose on Birkas Rosh Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Promote Activities of Organization" (44 grants).
Who are Birkas Rosh Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Birkas Rosh Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Nachlat Yehoshua ($89,000), Bnos Zion Of Bobov ($53,000) and Kollel Zichron Chaim D'Bobov ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Birkas Rosh Foundation Inc?
Birkas Rosh Foundation Inc reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $475K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $236K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Birkas Rosh Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Among its 2025 grantees, Bonei Olam Inc describes its mission as providing financial assistance, guidance, and referrals related to assisted reproductive technology and related needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Birkas Rosh Foundation Inc?
The filing names Mr Usher Brecher as the contact and states that there are no special requirements for forms or materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Birkas Rosh Foundation Inc's EIN?
Birkas Rosh Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1732874. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 16, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Birkas Rosh Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/birkas-rosh-foundation-inc-morg_74cf78442d294f91b9bd04b822f10d90
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