Bnei Rachmonim Foundation
Bnei Rachmonim Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including congregations, educational institutions, and other organizations.
Bnei Rachmonim Foundation at a glance
In short: Bnei Rachmonim Foundation gave $34K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $34,100
- -33.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -34.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,006
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $600
- Total assets
- $650,251
- +11.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (84% 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 Bnei Rachmonim 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: 1705 45Th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204
Phone: (929) 275-5345
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bnei Rachmonim Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cong Chochmas Eliezer ($10K). Together the top 10 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 46 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 16% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Bnei Rachmonim Foundation gives
- 31% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 54% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% of 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2020) to $51K (2023). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cong Chochmas Eliezer Brooklyn, NY | Charity | $10,000 |
| Cong Ahavas Tzdokah V'Chesed Brooklyn, NY | Charity | $7,500 |
| The Donors Fund Lakewood, NJ | Charity | $5,000 |
| Kolel Chibas Jerusalem Brooklyn, NY | Charity | $4,080 |
| CONGCHASIDEI BOBOV of MONSEY Monsey, NY | Charity | $2,000 |
| Yeshivah Ohr Yosef Brooklyn, NY | Charity | $1,500 |
| SLABODKA Yeshiva Brooklyn, NY | Charity | $679 |
| CONG KHAL SHAAREI ZON of BOBOV Brooklyn, NY | Charity | $660 |
| Vaad Harabbanim Lakewood Lakewood, NJ | Charity | $600 |
| Chaveirim makshivim Brooklyn, NY | Charity | $540 |
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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 | $650,251 | $100,500 | $35,737 | $34,100 | 17 | $34,100 | $37,405 | $32,215 |
| 2023 | $584,945 | $150,608 | $52,740 | $51,440 | 26 | $51,440 | $21,524 | $19,085 |
| 2022 | $321,721 | $27,278 | $30,943 | $29,558 | 1 | $29,558 | — | $19,551 |
| 2021 | $308,769 | $32,495 | $23,079 | $22,168 | 1 | $22,168 | $19,887 | $17,744 |
| 2020 | $302,512 | $23,008 | $22,318 | $21,600 | 1 | — | $15,210 | $18,042 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bnei Rachmonim Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32K 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 went to organizations including congregations, yeshivas, and a kolel. KOLEL CHIBAS JERUSALEM describes its own mission as providing food, shelter, medical and social services, and cash stipends to assist needy families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $34,100. Grant amounts ranged from $75 to $10,000, with a median of $600.
Among its largest reported grants were $10,000 to Cong Chochmas Eliezer, $7,500 to Cong Ahavas Tzdokah V'Chesed, $5,000 to The Donors Fund, and $4,080 to KOLEL CHIBAS JERUSALEM. The stated purpose for each was charity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists LEON REICH, ESTHER REICH, and YOSEF REICH as trustees.
Bnei Rachmonim Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Esther Reich
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Leon Reich
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Yosef Reich
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 Bnei Rachmonim Foundation
How much does Bnei Rachmonim Foundation give each year?
Bnei Rachmonim Foundation gave $34K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $51K across 26 grants.
What is Bnei Rachmonim Foundation's typical grant size?
Bnei Rachmonim Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $600, and its average grant was $2,006, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bnei Rachmonim Foundation give grants?
Bnei Rachmonim Foundation gives mostly in New York: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (11 grants), Lakewood, NJ (2 grants), Monsey, NY (2 grants) and Suffern, NY (2 grants).
Does Bnei Rachmonim Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Bnei Rachmonim Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (17 grants).
Who are Bnei Rachmonim Foundation's largest grantees?
Bnei Rachmonim Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cong Chochmas Eliezer ($10,000), Cong Ahavas Tzdokah V'Chesed ($7,500) and The Donors Fund ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bnei Rachmonim Foundation?
Bnei Rachmonim Foundation reported $650K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bnei Rachmonim Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including congregations, yeshivas, and a kolel. KOLEL CHIBAS JERUSALEM describes its own mission as providing food, shelter, medical and social services, and cash stipends to assist needy families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bnei Rachmonim 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 Bnei Rachmonim Foundation's EIN?
Bnei Rachmonim Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-3172425. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bnei Rachmonim 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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