Keren Hashviis Inc
To promote the observance of the jewish laws relating to the shmittah - sabbatical year,in which farming & agricultural activity is forbidden in the land of israel, through education and the providing of critical financial assistance.
Keren Hashviis Inc at a glance
In short: Keren Hashviis Inc gave $1.4M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $1.4M), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,432,753
- +1051.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,432,753
- +1051.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,432,753
- Total assets
- $3,797,350
- -31.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Keren Hashviis Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nsheiinc ($1.4M).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 6 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Keren Hashviis Inc gives
- Giving grew 352% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2021) to $1.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nsheiinc Lakewood, NJ | To support and promote the sabbatical - shmittah year in israel | $1,432,753 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,797,350 | $383,815 | $2,670,945 | $1,432,753 | 1 | $109,010 |
| 2024 | $5,563,708 | $2,146,583 | $1,930,551 | $124,482 | 1 | $212,021 |
| 2023 | $5,287,794 | $1,642,474 | $3,438,278 | $70,440 | 1 | $98,041 |
| 2022 | $7,104,574 | $8,486,117 | $11,358,308 | $317,012 | 2 | $155 |
| 2021 | $9,961,423 | $20,140,768 | $9,985,156 | $14,106 | 1 | $15 |
About Keren Hashviis Inc
Based on IRS filings
Keren Hashviis Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.4M. Net investment income was $109K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Keren Hashviis Inc is led by Eugene Markowitz, Trustee & CEO on every filing since 2024; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eugene Markowitz
Trustee & CEO
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abraham Einhorn
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ralph Rieder
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shmuel Lefkowitz
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shmuel Bloom
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$136K (2023) → $0 (2025)
David Yaniv
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Shia Markowitz (2021–2023) — Trustee & CEO
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $20K, to Shmuel Bloom (Vice President).
Frequently asked questions about Keren Hashviis Inc
How much does Keren Hashviis Inc give each year?
Keren Hashviis Inc gave $1.4M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $124K across 1 grant.
How large is Keren Hashviis Inc?
Keren Hashviis Inc reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $384K.
What is Keren Hashviis Inc?
Keren Hashviis Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in New York, NY. It holds $3.8M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Keren Hashviis Inc operate?
Keren Hashviis Inc has awarded grants in New Jersey, New York.
What is Keren Hashviis Inc's EIN?
Keren Hashviis Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4203790. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 15, 2026)
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