Lefkowitz Family Charity Fund Inc
Lefkowitz Family Charity Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2020 filing shows charitable grants to organizations, primarily in New York. The most recent filing on record is for 2020, with nothing filed since; the fund appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Lefkowitz Family Charity Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Lefkowitz Family Charity Fund Inc gave $75K across 64 grants in 2020 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $75,401
- Grants made (2020)
- 64
- Average grant
- $1,178
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $7,552
- Primary geography
- New York (98% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Lefkowitz Family Charity Fund 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: 1334 40Th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218
Phone: (347) 956-0197
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lefkowitz Family Charity Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Congregation Chonen Vnoson ($10K). Together the top 10 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 64 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 1% to recipients in New Jersey, and less than 1% to recipients in Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 64 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 64 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Chonen Vnoson Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $10,230 |
| Mifal Ezra Zichron Yehide Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $6,500 |
| Cong Toldos Moshe Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $6,143 |
| Chaim Vchesed Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $5,400 |
| Cong Shaarei Chesed Monsey, NY | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Tzedoka Vchesed Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Cong Adas Yeraim Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Yeshiva Farm Settlement Mount Kisco, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Cong Sanz Klausenburg Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $2,060 |
| Tzemach Tzadik Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $2,040 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $7,552 | $75,900 | $75,779 | $75,401 | 64 | $567 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lefkowitz Family Charity Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $567 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the fund made 64 grants totaling $75,401. Grants ranged from $36 to $10,230, with a median of $500. Its largest grants included $10,230 to Congregation Chonen Vnoson, $6,500 to Mifal Ezra Zichron Yehide, $6,143 to Cong Toldos Moshe, and $5,400 to Chaim Vchesed, all in Brooklyn, New York. Each was listed for a charitable purpose.
The fund also gave $500 to Bonei Olam Inc. The organization describes its work as providing financial assistance, guidance, and referrals related to assisted reproductive technology, along with services including adoption assistance and education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing lists Yaakov Lefkowitz as president, Hessie Lefkowitz as treasurer, and Perela Mayer as secretary.
Lefkowitz Family Charity Fund Inc is led by Yaakov Lefkowitz, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Yaakov Lefkowitz
President
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hessie Lefkowitz
Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Perela Mayer
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Lefkowitz Family Charity Fund Inc
How much does Lefkowitz Family Charity Fund Inc give each year?
Lefkowitz Family Charity Fund Inc gave $75K across 64 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Lefkowitz Family Charity Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Lefkowitz Family Charity Fund Inc's median grant in 2020 was $500, and its average grant was $1,178, across 64 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lefkowitz Family Charity Fund Inc give grants?
Lefkowitz Family Charity Fund Inc gives mostly in New York: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (46 grants), Monsey, NY (6 grants), Spring Valley, NY (4 grants) and Lakewood, NJ (2 grants).
Does Lefkowitz Family Charity Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 64 grants with a stated purpose on Lefkowitz Family Charity Fund Inc's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (64 grants).
Who are Lefkowitz Family Charity Fund Inc's largest grantees?
Lefkowitz Family Charity Fund Inc's largest 2020 grantees include Congregation Chonen Vnoson ($10,230), Mifal Ezra Zichron Yehide ($6,500) and Cong Toldos Moshe ($6,143), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How large is Lefkowitz Family Charity Fund Inc?
Lefkowitz Family Charity Fund Inc reported $8K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $76K.
How do I apply for a grant from Lefkowitz Family Charity Fund 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 ↑
How much is Lefkowitz Family Charity Fund Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Lefkowitz Family Charity Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $567 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Lefkowitz Family Charity Fund Inc's EIN?
Lefkowitz Family Charity Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4669569. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does Lefkowitz Family Charity Fund 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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