Keren ISH Foundation
Keren Ish Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including congregations, a yeshiva, and a charitable giving platform.
Keren ISH Foundation at a glance
In short: Keren ISH Foundation gave $764K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $763,652
- +81.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- +466.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,460
- -68.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,600
- Total assets
- $13,462,438
- +24.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Keren ISH Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its filing lists the form and materials as “PRIVATE GRANTMAKING FOUNDATION” and states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- No deadline.
- Deadline
- No deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Arnold Kohn
Mailing address: 31B Lynch Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Phone: (718) 417-1116
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Keren ISH Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pledger Charitable ($363K). Together the top 10 received $701K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 54 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Keren ISH Foundation gives
- Giving grew 344% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2020) to $764K (2024). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $764K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pledger Charitable Brooklyn, NY | Tax Exempt Purpose | $363,000 |
| Cong Toldos Yoel Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Cong Toldos Refuel Kasho Swan Lake, NY | Charitable | $51,000 |
| Yeshiva Machzikei Hadas Brooklyn, NY | Tax Exempt Purpose | $50,000 |
| Uta Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $27,000 |
| UTS Brooklyn, NY | Tax Exempt Purpose | $17,500 |
| Kollel Avreichim Drabeinu Yoel Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $12,800 |
| Zichron Avoseinei Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Hisachdus Avreichim of Vien Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Cong Bais Moshe of Koruv Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,462,438 | $1,981,869 | $793,810 | $763,652 | 34 | $763,652 | $35,738 | $613,681 |
| 2023 | $10,831,286 | $929,253 | $456,875 | $421,500 | 6 | $421,500 | $130,218 | $475,347 |
| 2022 | $9,085,906 | $1,208,362 | $276,684 | $240,000 | 7 | $240,000 | $53,612 | $358,034 |
| 2021 | $9,750,880 | $755,841 | $209,983 | $171,900 | 3 | $170,900 | $69,150 | $413,015 |
| 2020 | $8,806,200 | $2,361,127 | $59,468 | $27,700 | 4 | — | $27,884 | $405,485 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Keren ISH Foundation reported a distributable amount of $614K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. One recipient, Pledger Charitable Ltd, describes its own mission as creating a charitable platform that empowers donors to support causes they care about and provides a tax-advantaged way to give.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $763,652. Grants ranged from $72 to $363,000, with a median of $3,600. The largest awards included $363,000 to Pledger Charitable, $150,000 to Cong Toldos Yoel, $51,000 to Cong Toldos Refuel Kasho, and $50,000 to Yeshiva Machzikei Hadas.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Arnold Kohn as president and Sara Kohn as vice preside.
Keren ISH Foundation is led by Arnold Kohn, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arnold Kohn
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sara Kohn
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Keren ISH Foundation
How much does Keren ISH Foundation give each year?
Keren ISH Foundation gave $764K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $422K across 6 grants.
What is Keren ISH Foundation's typical grant size?
Keren ISH Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,600, and its average grant was $22,460, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Keren ISH Foundation give grants?
Keren ISH Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (26 grants) and Monsey, NY (3 grants).
Does Keren ISH Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on Keren ISH Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (28 grants).
Who are Keren ISH Foundation's largest grantees?
Keren ISH Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Pledger Charitable ($363,000), Cong Toldos Yoel ($150,000) and Cong Toldos Refuel Kasho ($51,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Keren ISH Foundation?
Keren ISH Foundation reported $13.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $764K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $614K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Keren ISH Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. One recipient, Pledger Charitable Ltd, describes its own mission as creating a charitable platform that empowers donors to support causes they care about and provides a tax-advantaged way to give. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Keren ISH Foundation?
The foundation 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 Keren ISH Foundation's EIN?
Keren ISH Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7171843. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Keren ISH 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Keren ISH Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/keren-ish-foundation-morg_82dffe6fa9e94d42b3542f8bf75944c4
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