Fund for Life Foundation Inc
Fund for Life Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2024 grants largely supported organizations whose stated purposes were to further Jewish causes, with grant dollars going to recipients in New Jersey and New York.
Fund for Life Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Fund for Life Foundation Inc gave $1.5M across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $45K), mostly in New Jersey. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,537,760
- -4.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- -19.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $45,228
- +17.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,125
- Total assets
- $46,866,185
- +12.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (12 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Fund for Life Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1428 36Th Street 200, Brooklyn, NY 11218
Phone: (718) 480-7485
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fund for Life Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Donors Fund ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
228 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 201 grants of 228 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey and 17% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Fund for Life Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 34 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $65K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $5K repeat.
- 41% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 71% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.5M (2024) to $3.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Donors Fund Lakewood, NJ | To Further Jewish Causes | $1,125,000 |
| Khal Chasidei Viznitz Lakewood, NJ | To Further Jewish Causes | $82,000 |
| Binyan Yerushlaim Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $75,000 |
| Emunas Yisroel Lakewood Lakewood, NJ | To Further Jewish Causes | $55,000 |
| Congregation Tiferes Yaakov Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $50,000 |
| Cong & Kolel Ohel Yesochor Dchasedi Belz Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $25,000 |
| Congregation Shefa Chaim Sanz Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $25,000 |
| Cong Yesode Hatorah Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $20,000 |
| Yeshiva L Tzeerim Sanz Klausenburg Inc Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $15,800 |
| Cong Kollel Sanz Klausenburg Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Causes | $13,800 |
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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 | $46,866,185 | $2,435,429 | $2,833,489 | $1,537,760 | 34 | $1,537,760 | $1,379,212 | $2,178,271 |
| 2023 | $41,728,837 | $1,671,323 | $2,755,863 | $1,617,819 | 42 | $1,617,819 | $652,586 | $1,920,736 |
| 2022 | $38,131,967 | $3,553,976 | $3,862,529 | $3,139,578 | 25 | $3,139,578 | $2,881,031 | $1,764,802 |
| 2021 | $49,797,649 | $3,376,183 | $2,422,456 | $1,866,131 | 42 | $1,866,131 | $2,890,625 | $2,324,509 |
| 2020 | $41,149,257 | $1,026,606 | $2,412,558 | $1,859,573 | 85 | — | $567,464 | $2,000,561 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fund for Life Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grant descriptions repeatedly state that grants are “to further Jewish causes.” The recipients’ own descriptions show support for a range of organizations: for example, Yeshiva Ohr Yehuda Inc says it provides religious and secular education for elementary-school-aged children; Rofeh Cholim Cancer Society Inc says it assists cancer patients and their families; and Mikvah USA Inc says it promotes traditional Jewish ritual baths through facilities and public awareness.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 34 grants totaling $1,537,760. Grants ranged from $18 to $1,125,000, with a median of $1,125. The largest grant was $1,125,000 to The Donors Fund in Lakewood, New Jersey. Other large grants included $82,000 to Khal Chasidei Viznitz, $75,000 to Binyan Yerushlaim, $55,000 to Emunas Yisroel Lakewood, and $50,000 to Congregation Tiferes Yaakov.
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Harry Reichman as president, Chaya Reichman as treasurer, and Simon Reichman as director.
Fund for Life Foundation Inc is led by Harry Reichman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Harry Reichman
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Simon Reichman
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chaya Reichman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 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 Fund for Life Foundation Inc
How much does Fund for Life Foundation Inc give each year?
Fund for Life Foundation Inc gave $1.5M across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 42 grants.
What is Fund for Life Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Fund for Life Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,125, and its average grant was $45,228, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fund for Life Foundation Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does Fund for Life Foundation Inc give grants?
Fund for Life Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (22 grants), Lakewood, NJ (6 grants), Spring Valley, NY (2 grants) and Monsey, NY (2 grants).
Does Fund for Life Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on Fund for Life Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further Jewish Causes" (34 grants).
Who are Fund for Life Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Fund for Life Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Donors Fund ($1,125,000), Khal Chasidei Viznitz ($82,000) and Binyan Yerushlaim ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Fund for Life Foundation Inc?
Fund for Life Foundation Inc reported $46.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Fund for Life Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grant descriptions repeatedly state that grants are “to further Jewish causes.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fund for Life Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Fund for Life Foundation Inc's EIN?
Fund for Life Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3239215. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Fund for Life 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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