BLI Metzurim JBB Family Foundation
BLI Metzurim JBB Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Monroe, New York. Its 2024 filing lists 16 grants, all to recipients in New York, with purposes reported as general support.
BLI Metzurim JBB Family Foundation at a glance
In short: BLI Metzurim JBB Family Foundation gave $1.8M across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $113K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,810,340
- -49.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -63.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $113,146
- +39.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,094
- Total assets
- $60,528
- -71.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to BLI Metzurim JBB Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11 Eahal Ct 304, Monroe, NY 10950
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who BLI Metzurim JBB Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Yiddish Nachas ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 111 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How BLI Metzurim JBB Family Foundation gives
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 4788% 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 (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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2021) to $3.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yiddish Nachas Monroe, NY | General Support | $1,119,500 |
| The OJC Fund Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $346,700 |
| Cong Kyl Island View Monroe, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| Pledger Charitable Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $96,550 |
| Miscellaneous Charity Less Than 5000 Monroe, NY | General Support | $59,698 |
| Cong Sheri Torah Monroe, NY | General Support | $21,700 |
| Merkaz Toldos a Y Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $12,000 |
| Achiezer Lawrence, NY | General Support | $10,174 |
| Bais Hamedresh Hagadol Kiryas Joel, NY | General Support | $6,013 |
| Ezras Alta Feiga Monroe, NY | General Support | $6,000 |
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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 | $60,528 | $1,777,213 | $1,810,365 | $1,810,340 | 16 | $1,810,340 | $3 | $4,856 |
| 2023 | $213,680 | $3,209,694 | $3,575,266 | $3,573,704 | 44 | $3,573,704 | $7 | $7,209 |
| 2022 | $254,252 | $400,000 | $170,911 | $170,002 | 3 | $170,002 | — | $12,833 |
| 2021 | $25,163 | $62,200 | $37,037 | $37,040 | 48 | $36,920 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, BLI Metzurim JBB Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K 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 include support for organizations whose stated missions encompass assistance to families, charitable-giving services, and religious and community welfare. Yiddish Nachas says its mission is to support families requiring assistance. The OJC Fund describes its work as maintaining a donor-advised fund and providing administrative services to fundholders. Pledger Charitable says it provides a platform for donors to support causes they care about. Ohr Chodosh says it promotes religious, intellectual, moral, physical, developmental, and social welfare in accordance with Jewish faith and traditions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $1,810,340. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $1,119,500, with a median of $8,094. The largest awards were $1,119,500 to Yiddish Nachas in Monroe, $346,700 to The OJC Fund in Brooklyn, $100,000 to Cong Kyl Island View in Monroe, and $96,550 to Pledger Charitable in Brooklyn. Each was listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Joel Berkowitz is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
BLI Metzurim JBB Family Foundation is led by Joel Berkowitz, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joel Berkowitz
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Baila Berkowitz (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 BLI Metzurim JBB Family Foundation
How much does BLI Metzurim JBB Family Foundation give each year?
BLI Metzurim JBB Family Foundation gave $1.8M across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.6M across 44 grants.
What is BLI Metzurim JBB Family Foundation's typical grant size?
BLI Metzurim JBB Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $8,094, and its average grant was $113,146, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does BLI Metzurim JBB Family Foundation give grants?
BLI Metzurim JBB Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Monroe, NY (8 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (4 grants).
Does BLI Metzurim JBB Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of BLI Metzurim JBB Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are BLI Metzurim JBB Family Foundation's largest grantees?
BLI Metzurim JBB Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Yiddish Nachas ($1,119,500), The OJC Fund ($346,700) and Cong Kyl Island View ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is BLI Metzurim JBB Family Foundation?
BLI Metzurim JBB Family Foundation reported $61K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does BLI Metzurim JBB Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose stated missions encompass assistance to families, charitable-giving services, and religious and community welfare. Yiddish Nachas says its mission is to support families requiring assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from BLI Metzurim JBB Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is BLI Metzurim JBB Family Foundation's EIN?
BLI Metzurim JBB Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1736664. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does BLI Metzurim JBB Family 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). BLI Metzurim JBB Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/bli-metzurim-jbb-family-foundation-morg_cbc66cec4e89481b8a28d329d578aced
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