JL Charitable Foundation
JL Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Monroe, New York. Its 2023 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including organizations supporting community needs and religious or cultural work.
JL Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: JL Charitable Foundation gave $109K across 42 grants in 2023 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $108,566
- +179.2% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 42
- -47.5% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $2,585
- +431.8% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,124
- Total assets
- $1,757,956
- +68.1% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 42, 2023)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to JL Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2 Prag Blvd 304, Monroe, NY 10950
Phone: (845) 537-6252
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JL Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was The OJC Fund ($28K). Together the top 10 received $74K.
Grant Size Distribution
162 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 162 grants of 162 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2023 grant dollars went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is JL Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 0 of 42 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 165% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2023). 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 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2021) to $109K (2023). In 2023 it made 42 grants totaling $109K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The OJC Fund Brooklyn, NY | Charity | $27,500 |
| Kollel Vyoel Moshe Dsatmar Brooklyn, NY | Charity | $9,450 |
| Cong Khal Milval - Serpi Highland Mils, NY | Charity | $6,300 |
| Achiezer Lawrence, NY | Charity | $5,363 |
| Mosdos Ramou Brooklyn, NY | Charity | $5,252 |
| Cong Olem Chesed Highland Mills, NY | Charity | $5,000 |
| Cong Yetev Lev Vyoel Moshe of KJ Monroe, NY | Charity | $4,900 |
| Hisachdus Avreichem Brooklyn, NY | Charity | $3,910 |
| Hatzolas Yehudy Taimon Monroe, NY | Charity | $3,156 |
| Cong Bnai Yoel Inc Monroe, NY | Charity | $3,072 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,757,956 | $820,888 | $108,566 | $108,566 | 42 | $108,566 | $65,993 |
| 2022 | $1,045,634 | $591,078 | $38,883 | $38,883 | 80 | $38,883 | $51,488 |
| 2021 | $493,439 | $36,800 | $34,221 | $34,196 | 40 | — | $24,230 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JL Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $66K for 2023 — 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 own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2023 grantees describe a range of activities: Rofeh Cholim Cancer Society says it assists cancer patients and their families; Tzedukas Huir says it helps people in its community with food, rent, and clothing; and Bayis Lepleitos - Ateres Bonos says it assists needy individuals and organizations. Bais Vaad Lechachomim Yerishulayim describes promoting Hasidic religious teachings and providing financial assistance to a nonprofit in Israel. These are grantees’ descriptions, not the foundation’s stated mission.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 42 grants totaling $108,566. Grants ranged from $36 to $27,500, with a median of $1,124. Its largest listed awards included $27,500 to The OJC Fund, $9,450 to Kollel Vyoel Moshe Dsatmar, $6,300 to Cong Khal Milval - Serpi, $5,363 to Achiezer, and $5,252 to Mosdos Ramou. The listed purposes for the largest grants were “charity.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Joel Markowitz and Lea Markowitz as trustees.
JL Charitable Foundation's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Joel Markowitz
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Lea Markowitz
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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 JL Charitable Foundation
How much does JL Charitable Foundation give each year?
JL Charitable Foundation gave $109K across 42 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $39K across 80 grants.
What is JL Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
JL Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $1,124, and its average grant was $2,585, across 42 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does JL Charitable Foundation give grants?
JL Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (18 grants) and Monroe, NY (17 grants).
Does JL Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 42 grants with a stated purpose on JL Charitable Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (42 grants).
Who are JL Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
JL Charitable Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include The OJC Fund ($27,500), Kollel Vyoel Moshe Dsatmar ($9,450) and Cong Khal Milval - Serpi ($6,300), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is JL Charitable Foundation?
JL Charitable Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $109K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $66K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does JL Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JL Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that 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 JL Charitable Foundation's EIN?
JL Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2397358. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Does JL Charitable Foundation 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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