I&S Foundation

The Ojc Fund

Brooklyn, NY

The OJC Fund is a Brooklyn-based donor-advised fund that distributes over $386 million annually to support Jewish causes, heritage preservation, education, and community services, with grants typically ranging from $5,000 to $7.6 million. While the fund does not accept direct grant applications, qualified organizations can register through the OJC Charity Portal to receive donations from individual OJC donors. The fund's giving is concentrated primarily in New York, New Jersey, Florida, and Israel, with the majority of support directed toward organizations serving the Jewish community in the New York City metropolitan area.

The Lexicon Foundation Inc

Monroe, NY

The Lexicon Foundation Inc is a New York-based private foundation established in 2018 that prioritizes assistance for indigent families through grants in human services, education, and philanthropic initiatives. The foundation typically awards grants ranging from $5 to $63,700, with an average grant size of approximately $10, and distributes funding across multiple states with particular concentration in New York and New Jersey. Led by three volunteer directors, the foundation made 143 grants in its most recent fiscal year while maintaining a lean operational structure.

CTE Foundation

Brooklyn, NY

Zichron Chaim Charity Fund

Brooklyn, NY

The fund primarily supports religious causes and organizations, with 2024 grants ranging from $18 to $10,135 and a median of $161. Most funding went to New York recipients, with smaller amounts in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Massachusetts. It gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

S&E Foundation

Brooklyn, NY

S&E Foundation supports charitable organizations, including congregations and other groups, with most 2025 funding going to recipients in New York and the remainder in New Jersey. It made 159 grants in 2025, with a median award of $200 and grants ranging from $5 to $53,036. The filing says there is no special application form and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations; it does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Zichron BTZ Tzedakah Foundation

Lakewood, NJ

Zichron BTZ Tzedakah Foundation is a New Jersey-based private foundation dedicated to advancing Jewish causes, with a particular focus on Jewish education, religious services, and community development. The foundation distributes grants ranging from approximately $4,600 to $36,000 on average, having awarded nearly $62,000 across 29 grants in 2024. Its geographic focus spans the Northeast and beyond, with primary concentration in New Jersey and New York, though it supports Jewish organizations across at least 15 states nationally.

Jack Adjmi Family Foundation Inc

New York, NY

The Jack Adjmi Family Foundation is a New York-based private foundation established in 1983 that focuses exclusively on Jewish causes, including educational institutions, religious organizations, medical and human services, and Israel-related work, with particular emphasis on supporting the Orthodox Sephardic Jewish community. The foundation makes approximately 975 grants annually, with typical awards ranging from $50 to over $1 million, and primarily funds organizations in New York, New Jersey, and Florida, as well as Israel. Prospective applicants should note that the foundation does not maintain a public website or published application guidelines, making direct outreach necessary to explore funding opportunities.

JL Charitable Foundation

Monroe, NY

JL Charitable Foundation is a private operating foundation based in Monroe, NY that supports education, human services, and faith-based organizations, with particular interest in after-school programs, mentoring, tutoring, and academic enrichment. Grants typically range from $10 to $27,500, with recent annual giving around $108,000. The foundation primarily funds nonprofits in New York, including both Jewish and Christian organizations.

Zelig and Rifky Weiss Family

Brooklyn, NY

The Zelig and Rifky Weiss Family funds congregations, yeshivas, and organizations helping people facing financial or medical hardship. In 2024, it made 64 grants totaling about $1.1 million, ranging from $100 to $308,400, with a median grant of $3,800; all reported grants went to New York organizations, many in Brooklyn. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The R & S Family Foundation Inc

Brooklyn, NY

The R & S Family Foundation supports charitable organizations, including religious and educational groups and organizations serving families, immigrants, and people with special education needs. In 2024, it awarded 114 grants ranging from $86 to $30,000, with a median of $300; most grant dollars went to New York, followed by New Jersey. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Jpmorgan Chase Foundation

New York, NY

The JPMorgan Chase Foundation is one of the largest corporate foundations in the United States, distributing over $200 million annually to advance economic opportunity in underserved communities through four core focus areas: jobs and skills training, small business expansion, financial health, and neighborhood revitalization. Grants typically range from $5,000 to $5 million, with a median award of approximately $339,000, though most funding is by invitation only. The foundation prioritizes neighborhoods in JPMorgan Chase's major operating regions—including New York, Illinois, Texas, Florida, California, and Ohio—while also funding internationally across 40+ countries.

The Pfizer Foundation Inc

New York, NY

The Pfizer Foundation funds locally led health programs that improve access to care and strengthen health systems, as well as health-crisis and disaster responses, worldwide. In 2024, grants ranged from $2 to $4 million, with a median of $200. It supports only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.