Lets Make It Happen NY Inc
Lets Make It Happen NY Inc is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2024 filing reports 92 grants totaling $295,159 to charitable organizations, including organizations providing emergency medical care, cancer-patient support, community services, and Jewish education and activities.
Lets Make It Happen NY Inc at a glance
In short: Lets Make It Happen NY Inc gave $295K across 92 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $295,159
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 92
- -11.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,208
- +22.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $410
- Total assets
- $227,030
- -29.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Lets Make It Happen NY 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: 1579 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213
Phone: (516) 345-1244
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lets Make It Happen NY Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chabad of S Clemente ($80K). Together the top 10 received $222K.
Grant Size Distribution
292 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 291 grants of 292 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in New York (56%), California (32%), Florida (11%), North Carolina (1%), and Maryland (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 92 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lets Make It Happen NY Inc gives
- 29% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 92% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $153K (2021) to $295K (2024). In 2024 it made 92 grants totaling $295K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chabad of S Clemente S Clemente, CA | General Support | $79,725 |
| Chabad of Clay Fleming Island, FL | General Support | $31,005 |
| Catskills Hatzalah Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $19,000 |
| Chevra Simchas Shabbos V'yom TOV Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $16,000 |
| Rofeh Cholim Cancer Society Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $15,050 |
| Torah on Demand New York, NY | General Support | $15,000 |
| Oholei Torah Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $14,500 |
| Chabad of Downtown Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $11,800 |
| Bikur Cholim of Crown Heights Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Bonei Olam Chabad Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $227,030 | $200,000 | $295,991 | $295,159 | 92 | $295,159 | $6,273 |
| 2023 | $322,269 | $367,025 | $277,032 | $272,438 | 104 | $272,438 | $4,736 |
| 2022 | $210,298 | $240,000 | $221,953 | $221,060 | 74 | $221,060 | $5,196 |
| 2021 | $211,601 | $245,000 | $154,249 | $153,358 | 22 | $153,358 | $3,614 |
| 2020 | $100,000 | $100,000 | — | — | — | — | $410 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lets Make It Happen NY Inc reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Catskills Hatzalah describes its mission as providing no-cost pre-hospital emergency medical treatment and transportation, while Rofeh Cholim Cancer Society describes services for cancer patients and their families, including financial subsidies, advocacy, and emotional support. Friendship Circle of Brooklyn says it supports people with special needs and their families through financial, recreational, social, educational, and vocational programming. Other recipients describe work in Jewish education, community activities, and assistance with basic necessities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 92 grants totaling $295,159. Grants ranged from $4 to $79,725, with a median grant of $410. The largest listed grants included $79,725 to Chabad of S Clemente and $31,005 to Chabad of Clay, both for general support. New York recipients included Catskills Hatzalah ($19,000), Chevra Simchas Shabbos V'Yom Tov ($16,000), and Rofeh Cholim Cancer Society ($15,050), each for general support. Other 2024 recipients included Torah on Demand ($15,000) and Friendship Circle of Brooklyn ($6,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ahron Greenwald as president and Chana Greenwald as treasurer.
Lets Make It Happen NY Inc is led by Ahron Greenwald, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ahron Greenwald
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chana Greenwald
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Lets Make It Happen NY Inc
How much does Lets Make It Happen NY Inc give each year?
Lets Make It Happen NY Inc gave $295K across 92 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $272K across 104 grants.
What is Lets Make It Happen NY Inc's typical grant size?
Lets Make It Happen NY Inc's median grant in 2024 was $410, and its average grant was $3,208, across 92 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lets Make It Happen NY Inc give grants?
Lets Make It Happen NY Inc gives mostly in New York: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (32%) and Florida (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (47 grants), New York, NY (7 grants), Los Angeles, CA (5 grants) and Spring Valley, NY (2 grants).
Does Lets Make It Happen NY Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lets Make It Happen NY Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (92 of 92) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lets Make It Happen NY Inc's largest grantees?
Lets Make It Happen NY Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Chabad of S Clemente ($79,725), Chabad of Clay ($31,005) and Catskills Hatzalah ($19,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lets Make It Happen NY Inc?
Lets Make It Happen NY Inc reported $227K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $295K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lets Make It Happen NY Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lets Make It Happen NY 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 Lets Make It Happen NY Inc's EIN?
Lets Make It Happen NY Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4140122. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lets Make It Happen NY 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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