Edeed & Lidia Ben-Josef Charitable
Edeed & Lidia Ben-Josef Charitable is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $37K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $998K. Net investment income was $17K.
Edeed & Lidia Ben-Josef Charitable at a glance
In short: Edeed & Lidia Ben-Josef Charitable gave $998K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $166K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $998,015
- +307.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $166,336
- +171.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $62,730
- Total assets
- $36,989
- -84.6% 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 September 2026.
Who Edeed & Lidia Ben-Josef Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends of Barzilai ($700K). Together the top 6 received $998K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 10 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Edeed & Lidia Ben-Josef Charitable gives
- 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $245K (2023) to $998K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $998K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Barzilai New York, NY | Donation | $700,000 |
| Friends of the IDF New York, NY | Donation | $120,000 |
| Other Various Donations Various, NY | Donation | $87,460 |
| Wizo New York, NY | Donation | $38,000 |
| Babylonian Jewish Center Great Neck, NY | Donation | $32,555 |
| Fund for Armenian Relief New York, NY | Donation | $20,000 |
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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 | $36,989 | $794,794 | $1,008,490 | $998,015 | 6 | $998,015 | $17,279 | $27,330 |
| 2023 | $240,210 | $485,000 | $244,790 | $244,740 | 4 | $244,790 | — | $493 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edeed & Lidia Ben-Josef Charitable reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Edeed & Lidia Ben-Josef Charitable's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Roni Ben Josef
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronit Neuman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lidia Ben Josef
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lidia Ben-Josef (2020–2022) — Director
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 Edeed & Lidia Ben-Josef Charitable
How much does Edeed & Lidia Ben-Josef Charitable give each year?
Edeed & Lidia Ben-Josef Charitable gave $998K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $245K across 4 grants.
What is Edeed & Lidia Ben-Josef Charitable's typical grant size?
Edeed & Lidia Ben-Josef Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $62,730, and its average grant was $166,336, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Edeed & Lidia Ben-Josef Charitable give grants?
Edeed & Lidia Ben-Josef Charitable 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 Edeed & Lidia Ben-Josef Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Edeed & Lidia Ben-Josef Charitable's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (6 grants).
Who are Edeed & Lidia Ben-Josef Charitable's largest grantees?
Edeed & Lidia Ben-Josef Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Friends of Barzilai ($700,000), Friends of the IDF ($120,000) and Other Various Donations ($87,460), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Edeed & Lidia Ben-Josef Charitable?
Edeed & Lidia Ben-Josef Charitable reported $37K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $998K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Edeed & Lidia Ben-Josef Charitable?
Edeed & Lidia Ben-Josef Charitable is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in New York, NY. It holds $37K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Edeed & Lidia Ben-Josef Charitable's EIN?
Edeed & Lidia Ben-Josef Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2548769. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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