Keren Yehuda V'lifsha Foundation
Keren Yehuda V'lifsha Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. In its 2025 filing, it reported grants to charitable organizations, with all reported grant dollars going to recipients listed in Brooklyn, New York.
Keren Yehuda V'lifsha Foundation at a glance
In short: Keren Yehuda V'lifsha Foundation gave $25K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,194
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- Average grant
- $2,100
- Median grant
- $1,230
- Total assets
- $176,268
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Keren Yehuda V'lifsha Foundation
- 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: Co Arye Ringel 1750 44Th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204-1015
Phone: (212) 779-4700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Keren Yehuda V'lifsha Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mosdos Belz USA ($6K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients listed in New York. The listed recipients were in Brooklyn.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Keren Yehuda V'lifsha Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 376% 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
In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mosdos Belz USA Brooklyn, NY | General | $5,750 |
| Kollel D'Chasidei Belz Brooklyn, NY | General | $4,500 |
| Bnos Belz Brooklyn, NY | General | $4,050 |
| Congregation Kehilas Belz USA Brooklyn, NY | General | $4,000 |
| Congregation Bais Mordechai Brooklyn, NY | General | $2,500 |
| Congregation Merkas Olumi Brooklyn, NY | General | $1,709 |
| Belz Institutions in Israel Brooklyn, NY | General | $750 |
| Congregation Chasedei Belz Brooklyn, NY | General | $740 |
| Rev Chesed Brooklyn, NY | General | $700 |
| Congregation Binas Yisochor Brooklyn, NY | General | $300 |
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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 | $176,268 | $203,062 | $26,794 | $25,194 | 12 | $26,794 | $11 | $7,122 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Keren Yehuda V'lifsha Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K 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 available. Its 2025 grants went to congregations, Belz institutions, and other charitable organizations. One recipient, KOLEL CHIBAS JERUSALEM, describes its own mission as providing food, shelter, medical and social services, and cash stipends to assist needy families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $25,194. Grant amounts ranged from $75 to $5,750, with a median grant of $1,230. Larger grants included $5,750 to MOSDOS BELZ USA, $4,500 to KOLLEL D'CHASIDEI BELZ, $4,050 to BNOS BELZ, $4,000 to CONGREGATION KEHILAS BELZ USA, and $2,500 to CONGREGATION BAIS MORDECHAI. Each was listed for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists DAVID SPIRA and DEVORAH SPIRA as trustees.
Keren Yehuda V'lifsha Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Spira
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Devorah Spira
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 Yehuda V'lifsha Foundation
How much does Keren Yehuda V'lifsha Foundation give each year?
Keren Yehuda V'lifsha Foundation gave $25K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Keren Yehuda V'lifsha Foundation's typical grant size?
Keren Yehuda V'lifsha Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,230, and its average grant was $2,100, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Keren Yehuda V'lifsha Foundation give grants?
Keren Yehuda V'lifsha Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (12 grants).
Does Keren Yehuda V'lifsha Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Keren Yehuda V'lifsha Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Keren Yehuda V'lifsha Foundation's largest grantees?
Keren Yehuda V'lifsha Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Mosdos Belz USA ($5,750), Kollel D'Chasidei Belz ($4,500) and Bnos Belz ($4,050), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Keren Yehuda V'lifsha Foundation?
Keren Yehuda V'lifsha Foundation reported $176K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Keren Yehuda V'lifsha Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is available. Its 2025 grants went to congregations, Belz institutions, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Keren Yehuda V'lifsha Foundation?
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 Yehuda V'lifsha Foundation's EIN?
Keren Yehuda V'lifsha Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-2252498. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Does Keren Yehuda V'lifsha 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2025
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