Lchayim Foundation Inc
Lchayim Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Toms River, New Jersey. It supports organizations engaged in religious, educational, and other charitable purposes.
Lchayim Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Lchayim Foundation Inc gave $125K across 58 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 48% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $124,755
- +456.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 58
- -6.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,151
- +495.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $6,914,913
- +22.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (28 of 58, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (73% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lchayim Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its filing says to submit a letter stating the purpose of the solicitation and any applicable brochures. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations, and it lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Aaron Kirzner
Mailing address: 460 Faraday Avebldg Bsuite 109, Jackson, NJ 08527
Phone: (973) 277-8870
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lchayim Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bais Yakov D'Rav Meir ($14K). Together the top 10 received $77K.
Grant Size Distribution
304 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 304 grants of 304 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 22% to recipients in New Jersey. Florida received 4%, Maryland 1%, and Connecticut 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 58 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Lchayim Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 28 of 58 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $490 repeat.
- 34% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 46% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2023) to $125K (2024). In 2024 it made 58 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bais Yakov D'Rav Meir Brooklyn, NY | Religious & Educational | $13,600 |
| Shiras Bais Yaakov Lakewood, NJ | Religious & Educational | $10,180 |
| Bais Binyomin Monsey, NY | Religious | $10,000 |
| Cong Sasregen Brooklyn, NY | Religious & Educational | $9,480 |
| Congregation Zichron Menachem Brooklyn, NY | Religious | $7,500 |
| The Donors Fund Lakewood, NJ | Social Services | $6,250 |
| Agudas Yisroel Liberty, NY | Religious | $5,000 |
| Bais Yaakov Academy Brooklyn, NY | Religious & Educational | $5,000 |
| Chabad of Bal Harbor Surfside, FL | Religious | $5,000 |
| Lev Bais Yaakov Brooklyn, NY | Religious & Educational | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,914,913 | $1,397,973 | $145,051 | $124,755 | 58 | $124,755 | $1,378,640 | — |
| 2023 | $5,659,647 | $23,486 | $62,553 | $22,412 | 62 | $22,412 | $32,055 | $2,017 |
| 2022 | $5,716,688 | $622,907 | $87,364 | $63,649 | 54 | $63,649 | $620,392 | $18,465 |
| 2021 | $5,162,465 | $-100,635 | $135,385 | $85,391 | 88 | $85,391 | — | $6,156 |
| 2020 | $5,398,265 | $1,542,010 | $107,915 | $99,408 | 42 | — | $1,320,434 | $6,517 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation describes its charitable activity as supporting organizations engaged in religious, educational, and other charitable purposes. Its 2024 grants included religious and educational institutions, as well as organizations with social-services purposes.
Among its grantees, Tashbar of Lakewood describes itself as a religious elementary school providing education for grades K–8. Vyazreim says it provides financial assistance to charitable, religious, and educational organizations and needy individuals. Always Our Kids says it helps young men build happier, healthier, and more productive lives.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 58 grants totaling $124,755. Grants ranged from $5 to $13,600, with a median of $500. Larger awards included Bais Yakov D'Rav Meir ($13,600), Shiras Bais Yaakov ($10,180), Bais Binyomin ($10,000), Cong Sasregen ($9,480), and Congregation Zichron Menachem ($7,500). The Donors Fund received $6,250.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Aaron Kirzner as president and Rita Kirner as secretary.
Lchayim Foundation Inc is led by Aaron Kirzner, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Aaron Kirzner
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rita Kirner
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Lchayim Foundation Inc
How much does Lchayim Foundation Inc give each year?
Lchayim Foundation Inc gave $125K across 58 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $22K across 62 grants.
What is Lchayim Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Lchayim Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $2,151, across 58 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lchayim Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Lchayim Foundation Inc give grants?
Lchayim Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (29 grants), Lakewood, NJ (6 grants), Monsey, NY (6 grants) and Liberty, NY (2 grants).
Does Lchayim Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 58 grants with a stated purpose on Lchayim Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social Services" (20 grants), "Religious" (18 grants) and "Religious & Educational" (18 grants).
Who are Lchayim Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Lchayim Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Bais Yakov D'Rav Meir ($13,600), Shiras Bais Yaakov ($10,180) and Bais Binyomin ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lchayim Foundation Inc?
Lchayim Foundation Inc reported $6.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What does Lchayim Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation describes its charitable activity as supporting organizations engaged in religious, educational, and other charitable purposes. Its 2024 grants included religious and educational institutions, as well as organizations with social-services purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lchayim Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lchayim Foundation Inc's EIN?
Lchayim Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3551010. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lchayim Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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