Chaim Maleh Foundation
The Chaim Maleh Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2024 grants supported Jewish causes and Jewish education, with all listed grant dollars going to recipients in New York.
Chaim Maleh Foundation at a glance
In short: Chaim Maleh Foundation gave $205K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $205,036
- -23.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -85.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,504
- +443.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,002
- Total assets
- $625,165
- -19.3% 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 Chaim Maleh Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1728 57Th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204
Phone: (718) 207-0397
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Chaim Maleh Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Af of Sfath Emeth Ye ($39K). Together the top 9 received $109K.
Grant Size Distribution
271 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 266 grants of 271 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York. The listed 2024 recipients were in Brooklyn.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Chaim Maleh Foundation gives
- Giving fell 36% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $205K (2024) to $318K (2021). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $205K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $95,663 |
| Af of Sfath Emeth Ye Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Education | $39,100 |
| Mosdos Pnei Menachem Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Education | $14,750 |
| Likras Shabbos Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $10,520 |
| Cong Toldos Yehuda Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Education | $10,003 |
| Ahavat Yisroel Humanity Inc Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Education | $10,000 |
| Kolel Pnei Menachem Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Education | $9,000 |
| Cong Darkei Chaim Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Education | $6,000 |
| Kolel Mateh Efraim Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Education | $5,000 |
| Nachzik Chazak Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $5,000 |
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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 | $625,165 | $100,777 | $205,902 | $205,036 | 10 | $205,036 | $65,786 | $4,924 |
| 2023 | $774,893 | $134,855 | $271,788 | $268,100 | 71 | $268,100 | $16,666 | $27,473 |
| 2022 | $872,668 | $702,838 | $209,133 | $208,204 | 61 | $208,204 | $1,849 | $38,390 |
| 2021 | $377,822 | $25 | $319,247 | $318,006 | 74 | $318,006 | $25 | $27,226 |
| 2020 | $677,937 | $310,753 | $206,036 | $205,745 | 55 | — | $10,462 | $5,839 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chaim Maleh 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
The 2024 grant purposes included furthering Jewish causes and Jewish education. Among the grantees, Likras Shabbos described its mission as bringing people closer to G-D through the principles of Chasidic Judaism. Ahavat Yisroel Humanity said it provides grants or interest-free loans to Orthodox Jewish organizations and individuals in financial distress. Nachzik Chazak described its work as assisting underprivileged widows, orphans, needy individuals, single parents, the elderly, and survivors of terror.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $205,036. Awards ranged from $5,000 to $95,663, with a median of $10,002. The largest listed grants included $95,663 to Various for Jewish causes, $39,100 to AF of Sfath Emeth Ye for Jewish education, and $14,750 to Mosdos Pnei Menachem for Jewish education. Other recipients included Likras Shabbos ($10,520), Ahavat Yisroel Humanity ($10,000), and Nachzik Chazak ($5,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Chaim Justman as president and Mali Justman as treasurer.
Chaim Maleh Foundation is led by Chaim Justman, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chaim Justman
President
Trustee → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mali Justman
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/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 Chaim Maleh Foundation
How much does Chaim Maleh Foundation give each year?
Chaim Maleh Foundation gave $205K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $268K across 71 grants.
What is Chaim Maleh Foundation's typical grant size?
Chaim Maleh Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,002, and its average grant was $20,504, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Chaim Maleh Foundation give grants?
Chaim Maleh 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 Brooklyn, NY (10 grants).
Does Chaim Maleh Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Chaim Maleh Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further Jewish Education" (7 grants) and "To Further Jewish Causes" (3 grants).
Who are Chaim Maleh Foundation's largest grantees?
Chaim Maleh Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Af of Sfath Emeth Ye ($39,100), Mosdos Pnei Menachem ($14,750) and Likras Shabbos ($10,520), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Chaim Maleh Foundation?
Chaim Maleh Foundation reported $625K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $205K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Chaim Maleh Foundation fund?
The 2024 grant purposes included furthering Jewish causes and Jewish education. Among the grantees, Likras Shabbos described its mission as bringing people closer to G-D through the principles of Chasidic Judaism. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Chaim Maleh Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Chaim Maleh Foundation's EIN?
Chaim Maleh Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-6707355. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Chaim Maleh 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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