Keren Yaakov Ben Menachen TZVI
Keren Yaakov Ben Menachen TZVI is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including congregations and other organizations in New York and New Jersey.
Keren Yaakov Ben Menachen TZVI at a glance
In short: Keren Yaakov Ben Menachen TZVI gave $2.2M across 89 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in New York. 44% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,182,986
- +382.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 89
- +27.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,528
- +279.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,600
- Total assets
- $4,639,581
- +25.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (39 of 89, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Keren Yaakov Ben Menachen TZVI
- 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: A Ringel 307 5Th Ave 8Th Fl, New York, NY 10016-6517
Phone: (212) 779-4700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Keren Yaakov Ben Menachen TZVI funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Congregation Keren Kedushas Levi ($1.2M). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
341 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 325 grants of 341 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 3% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 89 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Keren Yaakov Ben Menachen TZVI open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 39 of 89 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $36K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 47% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 197% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 919% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $452K (2024) to $2.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 89 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Keren Kedushas Levi Brooklyn, NY | General | $1,200,000 |
| Keren Menachem Brooklyn, NY | General | $243,200 |
| Keren Mugein Imoisheya-KMI Monroe, NY | General | $115,400 |
| Khal Adas Yeshurim Toms River, NJ | General | $53,286 |
| Mosdos Adas Yereim Brooklyn, NY | General | $49,500 |
| Congregation Lemanov Brooklyn, NY | General | $36,900 |
| Congregation Adas Yereim Brooklyn, NY | General | $29,900 |
| Congregation Kinyan Torah Monroe, NY | General | $29,000 |
| Viznitz Institutions Kiamesha Lake, NY | General | $28,640 |
| Mesifta Nachlas Yakov Brooklyn, NY | General | $28,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,639,581 | $3,138,820 | $2,186,049 | $2,182,986 | 89 | $2,183,264 | $138,820 | $237,675 |
| 2024 | $3,686,810 | $1,114,014 | $453,156 | $452,138 | 70 | $452,388 | $114,014 | $177,434 |
| 2023 | $3,025,952 | $2,019,265 | $726,305 | $725,956 | 64 | $726,295 | $26,465 | $118,819 |
| 2022 | $1,732,992 | $1,055,737 | $736,377 | $736,080 | 61 | $736,330 | $737 | $83,165 |
| 2021 | $1,413,632 | $648,372 | $635,541 | $635,127 | 57 | — | $3,372 | $73,232 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Keren Yaakov Ben Menachen TZVI reported a distributable amount of $238K for 2025 — 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. Its listed grants include support for congregations and other organizations. Among the 2025 recipients, Mikvah USA Inc. describes its mission as promoting traditional Jewish ritual baths through developing ritual bath facilities and public awareness; Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas Inc. describes itself as a five-year post-high-school Judaic studies program. These are the grantees’ descriptions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 89 grants totaling $2,182,986. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $1,200,000, with a median of $2,600. The largest listed grants were $1,200,000 to Congregation Keren Kedushas Levi in Brooklyn, NY; $243,200 to Keren Menachem in Brooklyn; and $115,400 to Keren Mugein Imoisheya-KMI in Monroe, NY. Other listed recipients include Khal Adas Yeshurim in Toms River, NJ ($53,286), Mosdos Adas Yereim in Brooklyn ($49,500), and Congregation Lemanov in Brooklyn ($36,900). Mikvah USA Inc. and Yeshiva of Machzikai Hadas Inc., both in Brooklyn, each received $25,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Aaron Klein and Surie Klein as trustees.
Keren Yaakov Ben Menachen TZVI's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Aaron Klein
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Surie Klein
Trustee
On filings since 2021
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.
Frequently asked questions about Keren Yaakov Ben Menachen TZVI
How much does Keren Yaakov Ben Menachen TZVI give each year?
Keren Yaakov Ben Menachen TZVI gave $2.2M across 89 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $452K across 70 grants.
What is Keren Yaakov Ben Menachen TZVI's typical grant size?
Keren Yaakov Ben Menachen TZVI's median grant in 2025 was $2,600, and its average grant was $24,528, across 89 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Keren Yaakov Ben Menachen TZVI that year got $36K on average.
Where does Keren Yaakov Ben Menachen TZVI give grants?
Keren Yaakov Ben Menachen TZVI gives mostly in New York: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (54 grants), Monsey, NY (15 grants), Lakewood, NJ (4 grants) and Kiamesha Lake, NY (3 grants).
Does Keren Yaakov Ben Menachen TZVI give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Keren Yaakov Ben Menachen TZVI's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (89 of 89) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Keren Yaakov Ben Menachen TZVI's largest grantees?
Keren Yaakov Ben Menachen TZVI's largest 2025 grantees include Congregation Keren Kedushas Levi ($1,200,000), Keren Menachem ($243,200) and Keren Mugein Imoisheya-KMI ($115,400), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Keren Yaakov Ben Menachen TZVI?
Keren Yaakov Ben Menachen TZVI reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $238K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Keren Yaakov Ben Menachen TZVI fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed grants include support for congregations and other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Keren Yaakov Ben Menachen TZVI?
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 Keren Yaakov Ben Menachen TZVI's EIN?
Keren Yaakov Ben Menachen TZVI's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8027048. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Keren Yaakov Ben Menachen TZVI 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Keren Yaakov Ben Menachen TZVI funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/keren-yaakov-ben-menachen-tzvi-morg_732ac198a4b7426fa908f5b6df99819c
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