Lev Vchesed Inc
Lev Vchesed Inc is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. In 2024, it reported 24 grants totaling $380,110, all to recipients in New York.
Lev Vchesed Inc at a glance
In short: Lev Vchesed Inc gave $380K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $380,110
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- Average grant
- $15,838
- Median grant
- $6,100
- Total assets
- $52,304
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 Lev Vchesed Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1036 East 3Rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lev Vchesed Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The OJC Fund ($152K). Together the top 10 received $326K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 24 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 24 listed grants in 2024 went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lev Vchesed Inc gives
- In 2024 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
In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $380K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The OJC Fund Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $152,000 |
| PRI Eitz Chaim Brooklyn, NY | Religious | $36,200 |
| Cong Wasikin Brooklyn, NY | Religious | $30,000 |
| Kolel Zicron Menacham Monsey, NY | Religious | $26,200 |
| Af of Yeshiva of Kodshim Brooklyn, NY | Educational | $25,400 |
| PK Torah Center Brooklyn, NY | Educational | $12,200 |
| Cong D'Chasidei Breslov Brooklyn, NY | Religious | $12,000 |
| Khal Jesode Torah Brooklyn, NY | Educational | $11,800 |
| Zichron Moshe Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Yeshiva Casan Sofer Brooklyn, NY | Educational | $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 | $52,304 | $431,862 | $380,261 | $380,110 | 24 | $380,110 | $1,455 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lev Vchesed Inc reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included awards designated for charitable, religious, and educational purposes.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Lev Vchesed Inc gave 24 grants totaling $380,110. Grant amounts ranged from $180 to $152,000, with a median grant of $6,100. Notable awards included $152,000 to THE OJC FUND, $36,200 to PRI EITZ CHAIM, $30,000 to CONG WASIKIN, $26,200 to KOLEL ZICRON MENACHAM, and $25,400 to AF OF YESHIVA OF KODSHIM.
THE OJC FUND describes its mission as maintaining a donor-advised fund and providing fundholders with services to make charitable giving administratively efficient and personally rewarding. YESHIVA SHAAREI ARAZIM, which received $180, describes its mission as establishing a religious preparatory academy for teenagers and fostering students’ personal confidence and religious connection.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists MOSES KUPFERSTEIN as an officer, LEA KUPFERTEIN as treasurer, and BENZION KUPFERSTEIN as secretary.
Lev Vchesed Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Benzion Kupferstein
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lea Kupfertein
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Moses Kupferstein
Officer
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 Lev Vchesed Inc
How much does Lev Vchesed Inc give each year?
Lev Vchesed Inc gave $380K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Lev Vchesed Inc's typical grant size?
Lev Vchesed Inc's median grant in 2024 was $6,100, and its average grant was $15,838, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lev Vchesed Inc give grants?
Lev Vchesed Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (17 grants), Spring Valley, NY (3 grants) and Monsey, NY (2 grants).
Does Lev Vchesed Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Lev Vchesed Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (9 grants), "Charitable" (8 grants) and "Educational" (5 grants).
Who are Lev Vchesed Inc's largest grantees?
Lev Vchesed Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The OJC Fund ($152,000), PRI Eitz Chaim ($36,200) and Cong Wasikin ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lev Vchesed Inc?
Lev Vchesed Inc reported $52K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $380K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lev Vchesed Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included awards designated for charitable, religious, and educational purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lev Vchesed Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lev Vchesed Inc's EIN?
Lev Vchesed Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0503085. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024.
Does Lev Vchesed 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 September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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Grantable. (2026). Lev Vchesed Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lev-vchesed-inc-morg_4636a1c3416043a3b7a888c2676fef6d
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