David & Chaya Zahler Foundation Inc
David & Chaya Zahler Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Monsey, New York. Its 2024 filing reports charitable grants to organizations identified collectively as “VARIOUS CHARITIES (SEE ATTACHED).”
David & Chaya Zahler Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: David & Chaya Zahler Foundation Inc gave $3.4M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $3.4M), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,353,431
- -27.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -97.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,353,431
- +3380.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,353,431
- Total assets
- $306,966
- -28.3% 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 David & Chaya Zahler Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2 Bedford Road, Monsey, NY 10952
Phone: (908) 912-2700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David & Chaya Zahler Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
245 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 192 grants of 245 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 were attributed to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How David & Chaya Zahler Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). 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 $2.1M (2020) to $4.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $3.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Charities (See Attached) Monsey, NY | Charitable | $3,353,431 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $306,966 | $3,874,267 | $3,353,564 | $3,353,431 | 1 | $3,353,431 | $17 |
| 2023 | $427,948 | $3,974,685 | $4,625,486 | $4,625,466 | 48 | $4,625,466 | $105 |
| 2022 | $747,661 | $2,275,000 | $3,221,212 | $3,221,212 | 78 | $3,221,212 | — |
| 2021 | $947,599 | $3,668,808 | $3,642,840 | $3,642,602 | 51 | $3,642,602 | $58 |
| 2020 | $747,546 | $2,294,015 | $2,135,604 | $2,127,804 | 67 | — | $15 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported one grant totaling $3,353,431. That was also the smallest, largest, and median grant reported for the year. The listed recipient was “VARIOUS CHARITIES (SEE ATTACHED),” in Monsey, New York, with the purpose stated as charitable.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Zahler as president and Chaya Cahler as vice president.
David & Chaya Zahler Foundation Inc is led by David Zahler, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Zahler
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Chaya Cahler
Vice President
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 David & Chaya Zahler Foundation Inc
How much does David & Chaya Zahler Foundation Inc give each year?
David & Chaya Zahler Foundation Inc gave $3.4M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.6M across 48 grants.
How large is David & Chaya Zahler Foundation Inc?
David & Chaya Zahler Foundation Inc reported $307K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $3.9M.
How do I apply for a grant from David & Chaya Zahler Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does David & Chaya Zahler Foundation Inc make grants?
All grant dollars reported for 2024 were attributed to recipients in New York.
What is David & Chaya Zahler Foundation Inc's EIN?
David & Chaya Zahler Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3215108. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does David & Chaya Zahler Foundation Inc 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 2020–2024
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