Kerem Foundation
Kerem Foundation is a private foundation based in Monsey, New York. Its 2023 filing reports grants to New York recipients for scholarships, building, religious, charitable, and operating purposes.
Kerem Foundation at a glance
In short: Kerem Foundation gave $382K across 15 grants in 2023 (avg $25K), mostly in New York. 50% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $382,145
- +20.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 15
- +15.4% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $25,476
- +4.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Total assets
- $276,199
- +40.2% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (7 of 14, 2023; small sample)
- 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 Kerem Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9 Anjou Lane, Monsey, NY 10952
Phone: (845) 323-5909
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kerem Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Talmud Torah Imrei Bineh ($35K). Together the top 10 received $77K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($301,835), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 41 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2023 went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kerem Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 7 of 14 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $47K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 50% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 179% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $137K (2020) to $382K (2023). In 2023 it made 15 grants totaling $382K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $301,835 |
| Talmud Torah Imrei Bineh Monsey, NY | Building Fund | $35,000 |
| Cong Yesheos Yakov of Tertzal Monsey, NY | Prayer Books | $7,810 |
| Oseh Tzedokah Vchesed Monsey, NY | For the Needy | $6,750 |
| Uta Airmont, NY | Charity | $6,000 |
| Ahavas Yerushelayim Monsey, NY | Operation | $5,000 |
| Binyan Yerushulaim Brooklyn, NY | Operation | $5,000 |
| Khal Zichron Menachem Monsey, NY | Prayer Clothing | $3,750 |
| Shiniver Congregation Monsey, NY | Charity | $3,150 |
| Khal Adas Yereim Spring Valley, NY | Holidays | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $276,199 | $467,603 | $388,374 | $382,145 | 15 | $382,145 | — | $10,399 |
| 2022 | $196,970 | $395,450 | $322,756 | $318,120 | 13 | $318,120 | — | $7,878 |
| 2021 | $124,276 | $209,723 | $169,500 | $166,785 | 5 | — | — | $10 |
| 2020 | $84,053 | $122,944 | $136,875 | $136,815 | 8 | — | $150 | $379 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kerem Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2023, the foundation gave 15 grants totaling $382,145. Grant amounts ranged from $750 to $299,335, with a median grant of $3,750. The largest listed grants were $299,335 to an individual recipient for a scholarship and $35,000 to Talmud Torah Imrei Bineh for a building fund. Other listed grants included $7,810 to an individual recipient for prayer books, $6,750 to Oseh Tzedokah Vchesed for the needy, and $6,000 to UTA for charity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists David Weingarten and Blima Weingarten as trustees.
Kerem Foundation's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Blima Weingarten
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Weingarten
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Kerem Foundation
How much does Kerem Foundation give each year?
Kerem Foundation gave $382K across 15 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $318K across 13 grants.
What is Kerem Foundation's typical grant size?
Kerem Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $3,750, and its average grant was $25,476, across 15 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kerem Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Kerem Foundation give grants?
Kerem 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 Monsey, NY (8 grants), Brooklyn, NY (2 grants) and Spring Valley, NY (2 grants).
Does Kerem Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Kerem Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operation" (3 grants).
Who are Kerem Foundation's largest grantees?
Kerem Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Talmud Torah Imrei Bineh ($35,000), Cong Yesheos Yakov of Tertzal ($7,810) and Oseh Tzedokah Vchesed ($6,750), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($301,835), which are not listed by name. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Kerem Foundation?
Kerem Foundation reported $276K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $382K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Kerem Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Kerem Foundation's EIN?
Kerem Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3058352. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Kerem 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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