Harvey and Shelli Dachs Charitable
Harvey and Shelli Dachs Charitable is a private foundation based in Hewlett, New York. In 2024, it reported 44 grants totaling $372,647. Its listed grant purposes describe contributions responding to public fundraising drives for organized religious activities and other recognized charitable functions.
Harvey and Shelli Dachs Charitable at a glance
In short: Harvey and Shelli Dachs Charitable gave $373K across 44 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $372,647
- +81.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 44
- +25.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,469
- +44.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,800
- Total assets
- $1,914,250
- +8.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (13 of 44, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (89% 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 Harvey and Shelli Dachs Charitable
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing requests a formal letter with details of the request and states that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Harvey Shelli Dachs Charitable Foun
Mailing address: PO Box 338, Hewlett, NY 11557
Phone: (516) 374-1900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harvey and Shelli Dachs Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chai Lifeline ($41K). Together the top 10 received $274K.
Grant Size Distribution
189 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 187 grants of 189 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. The filing lists 7% for an unspecified state, 2% for Florida, 1% for Pennsylvania, and 0% for Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Harvey and Shelli Dachs Charitable open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 44 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 47% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 520% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $155K (2020) to $373K (2024). In 2024 it made 44 grants totaling $373K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chai Lifeline New York, NY | Contributions given in response to public fundraising drives for continuation of organized religious activities and misc recognized charity functions | $41,100 |
| American Friends of Keren Achim Monsey, NY | Contributions given in response to public fundraising drives for continuation of organized religious activities and misc recognized charity functions | $35,000 |
| Hebrew Academy of Long Beach Cedarhurst, NY | Contributions given in response to public fundraising drives for continuation of organized religious activities and misc recognized charity functions | $33,000 |
| Hebrew Academy of Five Towns and Rockaway Lawrence, NY | Contributions given in response to public fundraising drives for continuation of organized religious activities and misc recognized charity functions | $32,000 |
| Central Fund of Israel Cedarhurst, NY | Contributions given in response to public fundraising drives for continuation of organized religious activities and misc recognized charity functions | $25,000 |
| Friends of Israel Disabled Veterans New York, NY | Contributions given in response to public fundraising drives for continuation of organized religious activities and misc recognized charity functions | $25,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Contributions given in response to public fundraising drives for continuation of organized religious activities and misc recognized charity functions | $25,000 |
| Emunah of America New York, NY | Contributions given in response to public fundraising drives for continuation of organized religious activities and misc recognized charity functions | $20,460 |
| Young Israel of Woodmere Waltham, NY | Contributions given in response to public fundraising drives for continuation of organized religious activities and misc recognized charity functions | $19,595 |
| Mesivta Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Berlin Brooklyn, NY | Contributions given in response to public fundraising drives for continuation of organized religious activities and misc recognized charity functions | $18,000 |
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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 | $1,914,250 | $538,950 | $380,948 | $372,647 | 44 | $372,647 | $338,950 | $71,712 |
| 2023 | $1,765,248 | $800,087 | $206,068 | $205,817 | 35 | $205,817 | $87 | $71,867 |
| 2022 | $1,162,229 | $300,085 | $332,871 | $332,595 | 44 | $332,595 | $85 | $58,046 |
| 2021 | $1,195,015 | $300,087 | $258,464 | $253,188 | 31 | $253,188 | $87 | $57,829 |
| 2020 | $1,153,392 | $300,066 | $155,665 | $155,389 | 35 | — | $66 | $53,248 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harvey and Shelli Dachs Charitable reported a distributable amount of $72K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with a range of stated missions. For example, CHAI LIFELINE describes itself as an international health support network assisting children, families, and communities facing illness, crisis, or loss. Friends of Israel Disabled Veterans says it raises funds for rehabilitation services and facilities for disabled veterans. Congregation Ramapo Cheder describes its work as promoting Jewish religious principles through worship and study.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 44 grants totaling $372,647. Grant amounts ranged from $75 to $41,100, with a median of $1,800. Among its largest grants were $41,100 to CHAI LIFELINE; $35,000 to American Friends of Keren Achim; $33,000 to Hebrew Academy of Long Beach; and $32,000 to Hebrew Academy of Five Towns and Rockaway. It also awarded $25,000 each to Central Fund of Israel, Friends of Israel Disabled Veterans, and Jewish National Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Harvey Dachs and Shelli Dachs are listed as trustees.
Harvey and Shelli Dachs Charitable's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Harvey Dachs
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shelli Dachs
Trustee
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 Harvey and Shelli Dachs Charitable
How much does Harvey and Shelli Dachs Charitable give each year?
Harvey and Shelli Dachs Charitable gave $373K across 44 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $206K across 35 grants.
What is Harvey and Shelli Dachs Charitable's typical grant size?
Harvey and Shelli Dachs Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $1,800, and its average grant was $8,469, across 44 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Harvey and Shelli Dachs Charitable that year got $8K on average.
Where does Harvey and Shelli Dachs Charitable give grants?
Harvey and Shelli Dachs Charitable gives mostly in New York: 89% 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 (9 grants), Brooklyn, NY (7 grants), Cedarhurst, NY (4 grants) and Lawrence, NY (3 grants).
Does Harvey and Shelli Dachs Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 44 grants with a stated purpose on Harvey and Shelli Dachs Charitable's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Harvey and Shelli Dachs Charitable's largest grantees?
Harvey and Shelli Dachs Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Chai Lifeline ($41,100), American Friends of Keren Achim ($35,000) and Hebrew Academy of Long Beach ($33,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Harvey and Shelli Dachs Charitable?
Harvey and Shelli Dachs Charitable reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $373K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $72K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Harvey and Shelli Dachs Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with a range of stated missions. For example, CHAI LIFELINE describes itself as an international health support network assisting children, families, and communities facing illness, crisis, or loss. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harvey and Shelli Dachs Charitable?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Harvey and Shelli Dachs Charitable's EIN?
Harvey and Shelli Dachs Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6091781. 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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