Keren Otzar Hachaim Inc is a public charity based in Woodmere, New York. Formed in 2011, it states that it supports religious Jewish education for children and young adults in Israel, including teacher education and training, and provides interest-free loans to needy individuals.
Key facts about Keren Otzar Hachaim Inc
In short: Keren Otzar Hachaim Inc gave $418K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in New York. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 27-4529652
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $417,810
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- Average grant
- $26,113
- Median grant
- $16,700
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (4 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Total assets
- $113,600
- Primary geography
- New York (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- No application process or policy on unsolicited requests is stated. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$114K
-58.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$418K
+25.0% YoY
Grant Count
16
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$26K
+25.0% YoY
Is Keren Otzar Hachaim Inc open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 16 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $22K first-time, $12K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to further religious Jewish education for children and young adults in Israel, directly through advanced education methods and indirectly by subsidizing education and training for future teachers. It also states that it provides interest-free loans to needy individuals.
Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own stated missions include assisting needy families and supporting education and Judaism. For example, Tomchei Tzedaka Corp says it provides financial assistance to qualifying needy families globally. Iyun Haparsah Inc says it supports cultural and educational activities related to education and Judaism, Torah research and writing, support for the needy, and emergency funds in Israel and worldwide. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the organization reported 16 grants totaling $417,810. Grant amounts ranged from $5,400 to $87,500, with a median of $16,700.
Among its largest reported grants were $87,500 to Yeshiva Toras Yisrael in Brooklyn, New York; $67,962 to American Freinds of Sfath Emeth Yes in Brooklyn; $49,060 to Various - Less Then 5K in Spring Valley, New York; and $40,674 to Keren Zichron Gedalyahu in Brooklyn. Other grants included $27,050 to Congregation Yagdil Torah in Woodmere, New York; $24,400 to Beais Hatzedaka and $23,150 to Oizer Dalim of Lakewood, both in Lakewood, New Jersey; and $20,900 to Tomchei Tzedaka in Lakewood.
How to Apply
No application process or policy on unsolicited requests is stated.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated education mission concerns children and young adults in Israel. Its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York (84%) and New Jersey (16%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $334K (2023) to $418K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $418K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Yeshiva Toras Yisrael ($88K). Together the top 10 received $364K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 55 (91%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva Toras Yisrael Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $87,500 |
| American Freinds of Sfath Emeth Yes Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $67,962 |
| Various - Less Then 5K Spring Valley, NY | Charitable | $49,060 |
| Keren Zichron Gedalyahu Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $40,674 |
| Congregation Yagdil Torah Woodmere, NY | Charitable | $27,050 |
| Beais Hatzedaka Lakewood, NJ | — | $24,400 |
| Oizer Dalim of Lakewood Lakewood, NJ | — | $23,150 |
| Tomchei Tzedaka Lakewood, NJ | — | $20,900 |
| Cong Kinyan Torah Monroe, NY | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Eizer L'shabbos Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $11,300 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $113,600 | $508,733 | $671,806 | $417,810 (16 grants) |
| 2023 | $276,673 | $691,908 | $696,526 | $334,173 (16 grants) |
| 2022 | $281,291 | $655,852 | $532,436 | $368,384 (13 grants) |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $113,600 | $276,673 | $281,291 |
| Revenue | $508,733 | $691,908 | $655,852 |
| Expenses | $671,806 | $696,526 | $532,436 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ariel Edelstein as president, Evan Gervis as vice president, and Mark Nakash as secretary.
Keren Otzar Hachaim Inc is led by Ariel Edelstein, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ariel Edelstein
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Evan Gervis
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark Nakash
Secretary
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.
Contact
Mailing address: 393 Eastwood Road, Woodmere, NY 11598
Phone: (917) 685-7315
Frequently asked questions about Keren Otzar Hachaim Inc
How much does Keren Otzar Hachaim Inc give each year?
Keren Otzar Hachaim Inc gave $418K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $334K across 16 grants.
What is Keren Otzar Hachaim Inc's typical grant size?
Keren Otzar Hachaim Inc's median grant in 2024 was $16,700, and its average grant was $26,113, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Keren Otzar Hachaim Inc that year got $20K on average.
Where does Keren Otzar Hachaim Inc give grants?
Keren Otzar Hachaim Inc gives mostly in New York: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (8 grants) and Lakewood, NJ (3 grants).
Does Keren Otzar Hachaim Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Keren Otzar Hachaim Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (12 grants).
Who are Keren Otzar Hachaim Inc's largest grantees?
Keren Otzar Hachaim Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Yeshiva Toras Yisrael ($87,500), American Freinds of Sfath Emeth Yes ($67,962) and Various - Less Then 5K ($49,060), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Keren Otzar Hachaim Inc?
Keren Otzar Hachaim Inc reported $114K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $509K.
What does Keren Otzar Hachaim Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to further religious Jewish education for children and young adults in Israel, directly through advanced education methods and indirectly by subsidizing education and training for future teachers. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Keren Otzar Hachaim Inc?
No application process or policy on unsolicited requests is stated. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Keren Otzar Hachaim Inc's EIN?
Keren Otzar Hachaim Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4529652. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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