L Z J Chesed Foundation
L Z J Chesed Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in New York and Maryland, with the listed grant purposes described as promoting the recipient organizations’ activities.
L Z J Chesed Foundation at a glance
In short: L Z J Chesed Foundation gave $323K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $323,000
- +728.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +550.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,846
- +27.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $662,172
- +27.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (92% 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 L Z J Chesed Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing lists letters and brochures as application materials, gives Leonard Janklowcicz as the contact, states that there are no deadlines, and restricts awards to religious organizations. The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Leonard Janklowcicz
Mailing address: 1431 57Nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Phone: (718) 438-1442
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who L Z J Chesed Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cong Toras Aish ($61K). Together the top 10 received $303K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 53 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 8% to recipients in Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How L Z J Chesed Foundation gives
- Giving grew 58% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2024) to $323K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $323K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cong Toras Aish Brooklyn, NY | to promote activites of orgainzation | $61,000 |
| Cong Zera Zisha Spring Valley, NY | to promote activites of orgainzation | $45,000 |
| Tomchei Torah Institute Brooklyn, NY | to promote activites of orgainzation | $40,000 |
| Cong Sdei Yakov Skvere Spring Valley, NY | to promote activites of orgainzation | $35,000 |
| Cong ML Brooklyn, NY | to promote activites of orgainzation | $30,000 |
| Yad Yehuda Silver Spring, MD | to promote activites of orgainzation | $27,000 |
| Cong Khal Chasidei Square Spring Valley, NY | to promote activites of orgainzation | $25,000 |
| Mifal Lman Yerushalayim Brooklyn, NY | to promote activites of orgainzation | $15,000 |
| Cong Gemilas Chesed of Minkacs Brooklyn, NY | to promote activites of orgainzation | $12,500 |
| Yeshiva Minchas Eluzar Brooklyn, NY | to promote activites of orgainzation | $12,500 |
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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 | $662,172 | $465,506 | $323,050 | $323,000 | 13 | $323,000 | $18,906 | $27,855 |
| 2024 | $519,767 | $66,265 | $39,000 | $39,000 | 2 | $39,000 | $6,265 | $23,886 |
| 2023 | $372,484 | $10,036 | $135,500 | $135,500 | 6 | $135,500 | $36 | $18,298 |
| 2022 | $497,948 | $518,522 | $204,242 | $204,100 | 9 | $204,100 | $22 | $22,238 |
| 2021 | $183,829 | $310,511 | $303,628 | $302,800 | 23 | — | $11 | $4,072 |
| 2020 | $177,026 | $257,533 | $236,350 | $233,000 | 1 | — | $23,033 | $3,678 |
| 2019 | $155,953 | $123,506 | $220,865 | $220,850 | 1 | — | $11,006 | $2,175 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, L Z J Chesed Foundation reported a distributable amount of $28K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $323,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $61,000, with a median of $25,000. Among the largest reported grants were $61,000 to Cong Toras Aish, $45,000 to Cong Zera Zisha, $40,000 to TOMCHEI TORAH INSTITUTE, and $35,000 to Cong Sdei Yakov Skvere. The stated purpose for these grants was “to promote activites of orgainzation.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Leonard Janklowicz and Zipora JanKlowicz as officers or directors, with the title “Pre” shown for each.
L Z J Chesed Foundation is led by Leonard Janklowicz, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Leonard Janklowicz
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Zipora JanKlowicz
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 L Z J Chesed Foundation
How much does L Z J Chesed Foundation give each year?
L Z J Chesed Foundation gave $323K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $39K across 2 grants.
What is L Z J Chesed Foundation's typical grant size?
L Z J Chesed Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $24,846, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does L Z J Chesed Foundation give grants?
L Z J Chesed Foundation gives mostly in New York: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (9 grants) and Spring Valley, NY (3 grants).
Does L Z J Chesed Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on L Z J Chesed Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Promote Activites of Orgainzation" (13 grants).
Who are L Z J Chesed Foundation's largest grantees?
L Z J Chesed Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cong Toras Aish ($61,000), Cong Zera Zisha ($45,000) and Tomchei Torah Institute ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is L Z J Chesed Foundation?
L Z J Chesed Foundation reported $662K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $323K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from L Z J Chesed Foundation?
The 2024 filing lists letters and brochures as application materials, gives Leonard Janklowcicz as the contact, states that there are no deadlines, and restricts awards to religious organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is L Z J Chesed Foundation's EIN?
L Z J Chesed Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3513005. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
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