Keren Yehudah and Pearl Foundation Inc
Keren Yehudah and Pearl Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to religious and educational institutions and other charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in New York.
Keren Yehudah and Pearl Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Keren Yehudah and Pearl Foundation Inc gave $172K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $171,924
- +255.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +78.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,877
- +99.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,030
- Total assets
- $160,992
- -51.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Keren Yehudah and Pearl Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1865 62Nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204
Phone: (718) 290-4384
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Keren Yehudah and Pearl Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Congregation Chonen Vnosen ($10K). Together the top 6 received $15K.
Organizations only. It also paid 19 grants to individuals ($156,846), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 60 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 9% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Keren Yehudah and Pearl Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 254% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2023) to $172K (2024). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $172K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 19 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $156,846 |
| Congregation Chonen Vnosen Brooklyn, NY | Religious Institution | $9,900 |
| Yeshiva Cheshkas Hatorah Lakewood, NJ | Educational Assistance | $3,000 |
| Keren Yagdil Torah Brooklyn, NY | Educational Assistance | $1,080 |
| Darkei Chaim Brooklyn, NY | Educational Assistance | $1,030 |
| Mesilas Bais Yaakov Brooklyn, NY | Educational Assistance | $50 |
| Cong Noam Elimelech Inc Brooklyn, NY | Religious Institution | $18 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $160,992 | — | $171,924 | $171,924 | 25 | $171,924 | $2,278 |
| 2023 | $332,916 | $100,000 | $48,303 | $48,303 | 14 | $48,303 | $3,254 |
| 2022 | $281,219 | $16,000 | $61,081 | $61,081 | 9 | $61,081 | $1,080 |
| 2021 | $326,300 | $175,000 | $48,700 | $48,618 | 12 | $48,618 | $2,320 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Keren Yehudah and Pearl Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K 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 is provided. The 2024 grants include support identified for religious institutions, educational assistance, educational institutions, a donor-advised fund, and distribution of religious books.
Some grantees describe their own work as follows: American Friends of Zera Shimshon says it furthers Jewish education through distributing religious books authored by Zera Shimshon. Menucha Chesed Services Corp says it provides support services for people with mental or physical disabilities and respite for their caregivers and families. Hashem’s Children Inc says it works to prevent at-risk teenage girls in Orthodox Jewish communities from dropping out of school or engaging in destructive behaviors, including by assisting with therapy costs and training educators. YazoIry says it helps Jewish people living in Israel become stronger in different aspects of their lives.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $171,924. Grant amounts ranged from $18 to $86,750, with a median of $1,030. Its largest reported grants included:
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joseph Gluck as President and Pearl Gluck as Treasurer.
Keren Yehudah and Pearl Foundation Inc is led by Joseph Gluck, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph Gluck
President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pearl Gluck
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Yehudah and Pearl Foundation Inc
How much does Keren Yehudah and Pearl Foundation Inc give each year?
Keren Yehudah and Pearl Foundation Inc gave $172K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $48K across 14 grants.
What is Keren Yehudah and Pearl Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Keren Yehudah and Pearl Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,030, and its average grant was $6,877, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Keren Yehudah and Pearl Foundation Inc give grants?
Keren Yehudah and Pearl Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (5 grants).
Does Keren Yehudah and Pearl Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Keren Yehudah and Pearl Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious Institution" (9 grants) and "Educational Assistance" (5 grants).
Who are Keren Yehudah and Pearl Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Keren Yehudah and Pearl Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Congregation Chonen Vnosen ($9,900), Yeshiva Cheshkas Hatorah ($3,000) and Keren Yagdil Torah ($1,080), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 19 grants to individuals ($156,846), which are not listed by name. Together they received 8% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Keren Yehudah and Pearl Foundation Inc?
Keren Yehudah and Pearl Foundation Inc reported $161K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $172K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Keren Yehudah and Pearl Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants include support identified for religious institutions, educational assistance, educational institutions, a donor-advised fund, and distribution of religious books. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Keren Yehudah and Pearl Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Keren Yehudah and Pearl Foundation Inc's EIN?
Keren Yehudah and Pearl Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1438933. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Keren Yehudah and Pearl Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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