Ek Charitable Foundation Inc
EK Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. It makes distributions to charitable organizations and institutions that qualify for exemption under Section 501(c)(3).
Ek Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Ek Charitable Foundation Inc gave $436K across 174 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $435,501
- +28.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 174
- +500.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,503
- -78.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $179,806
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (47% 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 Ek Charitable Foundation Inc
- 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: 106 S Poinsettia Place, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone: (310) 308-4215
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ek Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kollel Los Angeles ($53K). Together the top 10 received $225K.
Grant Size Distribution
245 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 240 grants of 245 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California received 47% of grant dollars, New York 24%, and New Jersey 22%. Iowa and Texas each received 2%. The largest listed 2024 grants included recipients in Los Angeles, Brooklyn, Lakewood, and other locations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 174 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ek Charitable Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 155% 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 $125K (2020) to $436K (2024). In 2024 it made 174 grants totaling $436K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kollel Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | To Promote Exempt Purpose | $53,000 |
| Congregation Kehilas Yaakov Los Angeles, CA | To Promote Exempt Purpose | $37,300 |
| Chosen Yehoshuah Lakewood, NJ | To Promote Exempt Purpose | $31,000 |
| Yeshivas Mir Brooklyn, NY | To Promote Exempt Purpose | $30,360 |
| Miscellaneous Small Public Charities Los Angeles, CA | To promote religous education, health care, and various charitable organizations | $25,485 |
| Tehila Foundation Lathrop, CA | To promote religous education, health care, and various charitable organizations | $15,000 |
| Aidrei Hatorah Lakewood, NJ | To Promote Exempt Purpose | $12,000 |
| Kollel International Lakewood, NJ | To promote religous education, health care, and various charitable organizations | $11,080 |
| Yeshiva Gedola of Patterson Patterson, NJ | To Promote Exempt Purpose | $10,005 |
| Bayis Lepleitos Brooklyn, NY | To Promote Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
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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 | $179,806 | $451,014 | $440,351 | $435,501 | 174 | $435,701 | $1,014 | $3,926 |
| 2023 | $157,323 | $356,006 | $341,882 | $340,107 | 29 | $340,107 | $6 | $3,940 |
| 2022 | $143,199 | $410,011 | $349,641 | $349,641 | 15 | $349,641 | $11 | $3,940 |
| 2021 | $82,829 | $174,505 | $171,095 | $171,029 | 14 | $171,029 | $5 | $4,079 |
| 2020 | $79,419 | $203,501 | $125,436 | $125,436 | 13 | — | $1 | $543 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ek Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4K 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 foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as distributions to exempt charitable organizations and institutions qualifying under Section 501(c)(3). It does not state a separate mission.
Among its grantees, West Coast Vaad Hachesed says its primary purpose is providing direct financial assistance to indigent people by collecting funds from the greater Los Angeles community. Zichron Eliyahu Inc describes helping families who cannot make ends meet, including with tuition and related expenses, on a nonsectarian basis.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 174 grants totaling $435,501. Grant amounts ranged from $10 to $53,000, with a median of $500. It reported 29 grants totaling $340,107 in 2023 and 15 grants totaling $349,641 in 2022.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $53,000 to Kollel Los Angeles, $37,300 to Congregation Kehilas Yaakov, $31,000 to Chosen Yehoshuah, and $30,360 to Yeshivas Mir. Other grants included $15,000 to Tehila Foundation, $12,000 to Aidrei Hatorah, and $10,000 each to Bayis Lepleitos, Dor Yesharim, and Tahareinu. West Coast Vaad Hachesed received $10,000, and Zichron Eliyahu Inc received $2,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Seth Bienstock as president and Sheri Bienstock and Michael Yakov Bienstock as directors.
Ek Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Seth Bienstock, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Seth Bienstock
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Yakov Bienstock
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sheri Bienstock
Director
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 Ek Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Ek Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Ek Charitable Foundation Inc gave $436K across 174 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $340K across 29 grants.
What is Ek Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Ek Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $2,503, across 174 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ek Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Ek Charitable Foundation Inc's top state is California, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (24%) and New Jersey (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (43 grants), Los Angeles, CA (32 grants), Lakewood, NJ (27 grants) and New York, NY (6 grants).
Who are Ek Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Ek Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Kollel Los Angeles ($53,000), Congregation Kehilas Yaakov ($37,300) and Chosen Yehoshuah ($31,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ek Charitable Foundation Inc?
Ek Charitable Foundation Inc reported $180K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $436K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ek Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as distributions to exempt charitable organizations and institutions qualifying under Section 501(c)(3). It does not state a separate mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ek Charitable Foundation Inc?
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 Ek Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Ek Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2608792. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ek Charitable 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 17, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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