Cherna Moskowitz Foundation
The Cherna Moskowitz Foundation is a private foundation based in Hallandale Beach, Florida. Its 2024 grants supported organizations engaged in charitable activities in Israel, medical services in Jerusalem, Jewish education and Torah study, and related work.
Cherna Moskowitz Foundation at a glance
In short: Cherna Moskowitz Foundation gave $6.4M across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $914K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,397,000
- +69.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -53.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $913,857
- +262.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $600,000
- Total assets
- $61,251,810
- +2.3% 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 Cherna Moskowitz Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing lists a written request as the application material and names Laurie Hirsch as the contact. It reports no restrictions on awards and says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Laurie Hirsch
Mailing address: 215 North Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
Phone: (954) 454-6640
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cherna Moskowitz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Central Fund of Israel ($3.4M). Together the top 7 received $6.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 63 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in New York State. The listed grant purposes include support for activities and organizations in Israel and Jerusalem.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Cherna Moskowitz Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 254% of 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 $3.8M (2023) to $6.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $6.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Fund of Israel Cedarhurst, NY | Promoting Charitable Activities in Israel. | $3,447,000 |
| American Committee for Shaare Zedek New York, NY | To Support Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem | $1,000,000 |
| Friends of Ir David New York, NY | To provide assistance to organizations in the old city of jerusalem & the ancient city of david | $1,000,000 |
| American Friends of Beit El Yeshiva Center Forest Hills, NY | Aids the students, faculty and administration of bet el yeshiva | $600,000 |
| American Friends of Ateret Cohanim Inc Woodmere, NY | To promote & publicize, in the U.S., the existence & acvities of the ateret cohanim | $200,000 |
| Friends of Yeshivat NIR Kiryat Arba New York, NY | To Promote the Study of Torah | $100,000 |
| Beis Midrash of Queens New York, NY | To promote charitable & educational work in the U.S., lithuania & israel | $50,000 |
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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 | $61,251,810 | $7,102,653 | $6,649,487 | $6,397,000 | 7 | $6,397,000 | $1,013,484 | $2,520,752 |
| 2023 | $59,878,678 | $11,875,704 | $3,942,672 | $3,784,000 | 15 | $3,784,000 | $796,069 | $2,336,796 |
| 2022 | $50,728,264 | $10,539,171 | $4,025,709 | $3,786,000 | 12 | $3,786,000 | $454,189 | $1,811,673 |
| 2021 | $46,925,126 | $8,500,910 | $5,625,208 | $5,449,000 | 14 | $5,449,000 | $435,773 | $1,700,563 |
| 2020 | $44,883,705 | $3,637,891 | $6,402,098 | $6,180,500 | 15 | — | $580,876 | $1,678,509 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cherna Moskowitz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.5M 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include supporting charitable activities in Israel, a Jerusalem medical center, organizations in the Old City of Jerusalem and the ancient City of David, a yeshiva, and charitable and educational work.
For example, Central Fund of Israel describes itself as a volunteer charity designed to direct donations to charities in Israel. The American Committee for Shaare Zedek says it raises funds in the United States to support Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem. Beis Midrash of Queens says it promotes charitable and educational work in the United States, Lithuania, and Israel.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 7 grants totaling $6,397,000. Grants ranged from $50,000 to $3,447,000, with a median of $600,000. Recipients included Central Fund of Israel ($3,447,000), American Committee for Shaare Zedek ($1,000,000), Friends of Ir David ($1,000,000), American Friends of Beit El Yeshiva Center ($600,000), American Friends of Ateret Cohanim ($200,000), Friends of Yeshivat Nir Kiryat Arba ($100,000), and Beis Midrash of Queens ($50,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Laurie Hirsch as president, secretary, and director; David Moskowitz, Oren Ben Ezra, and Daniel Moskowitz as directors.
Cherna Moskowitz Foundation is led by Laurie Hirsch, President, Secretary & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laurie Hirsch
President, Secretary & Director
Director → President, Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Moskowitz
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Moskowitz
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Oren Ben Ezra
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Cherna Moskowitz (2020–2023) — President, Secretary & Treasurer
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 Cherna Moskowitz Foundation
How much does Cherna Moskowitz Foundation give each year?
Cherna Moskowitz Foundation gave $6.4M across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.8M across 15 grants.
What is Cherna Moskowitz Foundation's typical grant size?
Cherna Moskowitz Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $600,000, and its average grant was $913,857, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Cherna Moskowitz Foundation give grants?
Cherna Moskowitz 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 New York, NY (4 grants).
Does Cherna Moskowitz Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Cherna Moskowitz Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Cherna Moskowitz Foundation's largest grantees?
Cherna Moskowitz Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Central Fund of Israel ($3,447,000), American Committee for Shaare Zedek ($1,000,000) and Friends of Ir David ($1,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cherna Moskowitz Foundation?
Cherna Moskowitz Foundation reported $61.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Cherna Moskowitz Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cherna Moskowitz Foundation?
The foundation’s filing lists a written request as the application material and names Laurie Hirsch as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cherna Moskowitz Foundation's EIN?
Cherna Moskowitz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2547583. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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