Keren YUD Mem Inc
Keren Yud Mem Inc. is a private foundation located in Cedarhurst, New York. Its 2025 filing reports 65 grants totaling $258,250 to charitable organizations, with the largest shares of grant dollars going to recipients in New Jersey and New York.
Keren YUD Mem Inc at a glance
In short: Keren YUD Mem Inc gave $258K across 65 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in New Jersey. 22% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $258,250
- +33.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 65
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,973
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,416,472
- -19.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (14 of 65, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (55% 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 YUD Mem Inc
- 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: PO Box 192, Cedarhurst, NY 11516
Phone: (212) 725-9300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Keren YUD Mem Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Khal Zichron Pinchas ($53K). Together the top 10 received $158K.
Grant Size Distribution
491 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 487 grants of 491 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 44% to recipients in New York, and 1% to recipients in Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 65 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Keren YUD Mem Inc open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 14 of 65 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 42% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 64% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 423% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $193K (2024) to $726K (2022). In 2025 it made 65 grants totaling $258K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Khal Zichron Pinchas Lakewood, NJ | N/a Unrestricted | $53,000 |
| Davis Memorial Fund Lawrence, NY | N/a Unrestricted | $23,000 |
| Bais Medrash of East End Lakewood, NJ | N/a Unrestricted | $14,000 |
| Lakewood Cheder Lakewood, NJ | N/a Unrestricted | $12,100 |
| Bais Yaakov of Queens KEW Gardens, NY | N/a Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Congregation Meor Hatefilah Brooklyn, NY | N/a Unrestricted | $11,200 |
| EIN Od Milvado Lakewood, NJ | N/a Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Aniyei Yerushalayim Lakewood, NJ | N/a Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Keren Even Habochen Passaic, NJ | N/a Unrestricted | $7,200 |
| Bais Medrash of Rockland Spring Valley, NY | N/a Unrestricted | $7,000 |
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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 | $1,416,472 | $54,061 | $364,774 | $258,250 | 65 | $268,068 | — | $63,439 |
| 2024 | $1,766,838 | $123,431 | $275,345 | $192,880 | 52 | $196,855 | $23,357 | $97,762 |
| 2023 | $2,612,209 | $1,110,108 | $1,506,029 | $638,460 | 135 | $640,742 | $15,973 | $117,600 |
| 2022 | $2,580,335 | $2,290 | $732,473 | $725,710 | 129 | $728,891 | — | $130,475 |
| 2021 | $3,073,532 | $6,380 | $637,116 | $631,300 | 110 | — | $4,113 | $145,772 |
| 2020 | $3,517,657 | $74,454 | $721,459 | $641,460 | 113 | — | $32,079 | $175,517 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Keren YUD Mem Inc reported a distributable amount of $63K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own stated missions involve education, religious studies and activities, and assistance to people and families in need. For example, Davis Memorial Fund Inc. says it supports charitable activities through financial assistance to needy families and disadvantaged children. Keren Even Habochen Inc. describes its work as advancing education and religion through scholarships based on academic evaluations. Aniyei Yerushalayim Inc. says it supports advanced Talmudic scholarship and provides assistance to impoverished individuals and families.
Other 2025 recipients describe their work as supporting education and the wellbeing of children with special needs (American Friends of Emanuel Inc.), distributing food and clothing to families of widows and orphans (Tzur Foundation Inc.), and conducting Judaic studies programs and religious events (Rutgers Learning Network Inc.). Bais Yaakov High School of Lakewood Inc. says it provides religious and secular education to high school students.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 65 grants totaling $258,250. Grants ranged from $500 to $53,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest awards included $53,000 to Khal Zichron Pinchas, $23,000 to Davis Memorial Fund, $14,000 to Bais Medrash of East End, $12,100 to Lakewood Cheder, and $12,000 to Bais Yaakov of Queens. The listed purposes for these grants were unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Judith Sukenik, c/o RBS Bus Man LLC, as president and secretary; Yechiel Sukenik, c/o RBS Bus Man LLC, as vice-president; and Steven Schlachter as treasurer.
Keren YUD Mem Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Judith Sukenik CO RBS BUS MAN LLC
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Schlachter
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yechiel Sukenik CO RBS BUS MAN LLC
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 YUD Mem Inc
How much does Keren YUD Mem Inc give each year?
Keren YUD Mem Inc gave $258K across 65 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $193K across 52 grants.
What is Keren YUD Mem Inc's typical grant size?
Keren YUD Mem Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,973, across 65 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Keren YUD Mem Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Keren YUD Mem Inc give grants?
Keren YUD Mem Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (44%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lakewood, NJ (23 grants), Brooklyn, NY (17 grants), KEW Gardens, NY (6 grants) and Passaic, NJ (2 grants).
Does Keren YUD Mem Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Keren YUD Mem Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (65 of 65) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Keren YUD Mem Inc's largest grantees?
Keren YUD Mem Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Khal Zichron Pinchas ($53,000), Davis Memorial Fund ($23,000) and Bais Medrash of East End ($14,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Keren YUD Mem Inc?
Keren YUD Mem Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $268K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $63K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Keren YUD Mem Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own stated missions involve education, religious studies and activities, and assistance to people and families in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Keren YUD Mem Inc?
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 YUD Mem Inc's EIN?
Keren YUD Mem Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3978009. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Keren YUD Mem Inc 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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