Birkat Esther Inc
Birkat Esther Inc is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Highland Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $55K.
Birkat Esther Inc at a glance
In short: Birkat Esther Inc gave $55K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $55,280
- -77.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,213
- -77.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,810
- Total assets
- $5,079
- +97.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (10% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Birkat Esther Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Darchan Ben Zion ($27K). Together the top 6 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 33 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Birkat Esther Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $55K (2024) to $275K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Darchan Ben Zion | General Support | $26,810 |
| Keren Yad Shmuel Ve Tamar | General Support | $12,600 |
| Beit Chabad Abu Tur | General Support | $6,120 |
| Chabad of West Boca Raton Synagogue Inc Boca Raton, FL | General Support | $5,500 |
| Agudat Refuah V'chaim Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $4,000 |
| Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (University of Miami) Miami, FL | General Support | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,079 | $57,970 | $55,460 | $55,280 | 6 | $55,280 | $241 |
| 2023 | $2,569 | $245,520 | $243,082 | $242,910 | 6 | $242,910 | $145 |
| 2022 | $131 | $273,266 | $275,378 | $275,378 | 6 | $275,378 | $112 |
| 2021 | $2,243 | $58,160 | $60,740 | $60,740 | 5 | $60,740 | $337 |
| 2020 | $4,823 | $97,035 | $167,290 | $166,645 | 10 | — | $1,077 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Birkat Esther Inc reported a distributable amount of $241 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Birkat Esther Inc is led by Edmund I. Shamsi, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edmund I. Shamsi
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helene Shamsi
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pnina Shamsi
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Birkat Esther Inc
How much does Birkat Esther Inc give each year?
Birkat Esther Inc gave $55K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $243K across 6 grants.
What is Birkat Esther Inc's typical grant size?
Birkat Esther Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,810, and its average grant was $9,213, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Birkat Esther Inc give grants?
Birkat Esther Inc's top state is Florida, with 10% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was New York (7%).
Does Birkat Esther Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Birkat Esther Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Birkat Esther Inc's largest grantees?
Birkat Esther Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Darchan Ben Zion ($26,810), Keren Yad Shmuel Ve Tamar ($12,600) and Beit Chabad Abu Tur ($6,120), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Birkat Esther Inc?
Birkat Esther Inc reported $5K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $241 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Birkat Esther Inc?
Birkat Esther Inc is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Highland Beach, FL. It holds $5K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Birkat Esther Inc's EIN?
Birkat Esther Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3565658. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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