Lechaim Incorporated
Lechaim Incorporated is a private foundation based in Monroe, New York. Its 2023 filing is marked as its final return, and its 2024 filing reports no grants and no assets; it therefore appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Lechaim Incorporated at a glance
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,537
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Lechaim Incorporated
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. No application process or materials are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4 Sasev Court Suite 111, Monroe, NY 10950
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lechaim Incorporated funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
No geographic focus is stated. The listed 2021 grant went to an organization in Brooklyn, New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 10 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uta of Lakewood Lakewood, NJ | General Contribution | $15,500 |
| Mosdos Rodshitz Brooklyn, NY | General Contribution | $14,000 |
| Yetev Lev De Satamar Brooklyn, NY | General Contribution | $10,000 |
| Cong Divrei Simche of Monroe, NY | General Contribution | $3,600 |
| Kollel Mitzuyonim Brooklyn, NY | General Contribution | $2,400 |
| Bais Lepleitos Ateres Brooklyn, NY | General Contribution | $1,000 |
| Cong Vyoel Moshe Monroe, NY | General Contribution | $700 |
| Mosdos Satmar Brooklyn, NY | General Contribution | $600 |
| Cong Soro Bohel Brooklyn, NY | General Contribution | $200 |
| Talmud Torah Breslov Brooklyn, NY | General Contribution | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | — | $1,537 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $1,537 | $2 | — | — | — | $2 | — |
| 2022 | $1,535 | $106 | $121 | — | — | $6 | $76 |
| 2021 | $1,546 | $43,128 | $48,190 | $48,100 | 10 | $7 | $266 |
| 2020 | $6,608 | $5,107 | $15 | — | — | $5 | $96 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2021 grant went to Talmud Torah Breslov Inc. The grantee describes its mission as promoting the study and teaching of the Bible, Talmud, and writings of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov and his disciples, and providing financial assistance to people in need and to other religious, educational, and charitable organizations.
Grantmaking
The filings report no grants in 2022, 2023, or 2024. A listed grant from 2021 was $100 to Talmud Torah Breslov Inc. The available information does not provide a recent total or typical grant size.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists:
- Chaim Werczberger — President
- Rivky Werczberger — Treasurer
- Chaya Bochner — Secretary
Lechaim Incorporated is led by Chaim Werczberger, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chaim Werczberger
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chaya Bochner
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rivky Werczberger
Treasurer
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 Lechaim Incorporated
What does Lechaim Incorporated fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2021 grant went to Talmud Torah Breslov Inc. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lechaim Incorporated?
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Lechaim Incorporated make grants?
No geographic focus is stated. The listed 2021 grant went to an organization in Brooklyn, New York.
What is Lechaim Incorporated's EIN?
Lechaim Incorporated's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3282390. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Lechaim Incorporated funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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