Keren Esther Malka Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Brooklyn, NY EIN: 20-4853390

Keren Esther Malka Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Brooklyn, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $634K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $17K. Net investment income was $27K.

Key facts about Keren Esther Malka Foundation

EIN: 20-4853390
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $17,150
Grants made (2025): 6
Average grant: $2,858
Median grant: $1,400
Total assets: $634,194
Primary geography: New Jersey (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who Keren Esther Malka Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Keren Esther Malka Foundation's 6 itemized 2025 grants were New Jersey (64%) and New York (36%). The most frequent recipient cities were Toms River, NJ (3 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (3 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How Keren Esther Malka Foundation gives

Giving grew 88% from 2022 to 2025. Method
In 2025 it paid out 59% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$634K

+10.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$17K

+51.9% YoY

Grant Count

+50.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

+1.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Keren Esther Malka Foundation reported a distributable amount of $29K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Keren Esther Malka Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

New Jersey $11K (64%)

New York $6K (36%)

Share of all 6 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Florida New Jersey New York

Cities

BrooklynToms RiverMiami

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$634,194	$575,601	$558,588
Revenue	$76,526	$28,528	$21,062
Expenses	$17,933	$11,515	$55,850
Qualifying Distributions	$17,250	$11,390	$55,850
Net Investment Income	$26,560	$28,528	$21,062
Distributable Amount	$29,301	$27,655	$27,849

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

25 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Khal Bnei Yissachar ($9,000), Bnos Zion of Bobov ($3,600), Congregation Sheim Mishimon ($1,800).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
KHAL BNEI YISSACHAR Toms River, NJ	GENERAL	$9,000
BNOS ZION OF BOBOV Brooklyn, NY	GENERAL	$3,600
CONGREGATION SHEIM MISHIMON Brooklyn, NY	GENERAL	$1,800
KHAL OF SOUTH WHILESVILLE Toms River, NJ	GENERAL	$1,000
NEVONIM Toms River, NJ	GENERAL	$1,000
YESHIVA OF MACHZEKAI HADAS Brooklyn, NY	GENERAL	$750

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Keren Esther Malka Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

Abe Lemmer

Trustee

On filings since 2021

0.5 hrs/week

No compensation reported
Rebecca Lemmer

Trustee

On filings since 2021

0.5 hrs/week

No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Keren Esther Malka Foundation?

Keren Esther Malka Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Brooklyn, NY. It holds $634K in total assets as of 2025.

How large is Keren Esther Malka Foundation?

As of 2025, Keren Esther Malka Foundation holds $634K in total assets with $77K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $17K in 2025.

Where does Keren Esther Malka Foundation operate?

Keren Esther Malka Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, New Jersey, New York.

What size grants does Keren Esther Malka Foundation award?

In 2025, Keren Esther Malka Foundation awarded 6 grants totaling $17K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Keren Esther Malka Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Keren Esther Malka Foundation reported a distributable amount of $29K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.