Li Hakesef Foundation

BROOKLYN, NY EIN: 81-3455208

Li Hakesef Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BROOKLYN, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $26K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 70 grants totaling $101K.

Financial Overview

From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$26K

-9.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$101K

+89.7% YoY

Grant Count

70

+16.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$1K

+62.6% YoY

About Li Hakesef Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Li Hakesef Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BROOKLYN, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $26K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 70 grants totaling $101K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

11states
+3 more states

Cities

BethlehemBrooklynCambriaChicagoColumbiaHallandale BeachHillsideHollywoodHolmdelLakewoodLas VagasLawrenceLos AngelesMaple LakeMattituckMonseyNew YorkNorthridgePasadenaPlano

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$28K$55K$83K$111K20202021
Metric20212020
Total Assets$26,062$28,814
Revenue$50,000
Expenses$100,785$58,160
Qualifying Distributions$100,785
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$25K$50K$76K$101K60 grants202070 grants2021

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2021

Cha bad of the Nyacks$13KJewish Curacio INC$4KCha bad Jewish Center$4KHillel$3KMesivta Ohr Temimim Luba…$3KMesivta Ohr Temimim Luba…$3KCha bad of Ocean$2Ktzivos hashem$1KCha bad of the Oceans$1KChabad of Golden Beach$850

Grant Size Distribution

100 grants across all recorded years

100<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2021 grants, the largest include Cha bad of the Nyacks ($13,000), Jewish Curacio INC ($3,600), Cha bad Jewish Center ($3,500).

RecipientPurposeAmount
GCCS New York, NYGeneral Support$250
Chabaf of Penn wynne state college, PAGeneral Support$250
Yadeli Shluchei Harebbe Brooklyn, NYGeneral Support$180
Cha bad Of Lehigh Bethlehem, PAGeneral Support$180
tzivos hashem Brooklyn, NYGeneral Support$1,000
Cha bad Jewish Center Brooklyn, NYGeneral Support$3,500
Chabad UIC Chicago, ILGeneral Support$100
Chbad of S Broward Hallandale Beach, FLGeneral Support$100
Cha bad Lubavitch Hospitalty Brooklyn, NYGeneral Support$50
Lubavitch Girls High School Chicago, ILGeneral Support$180

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2021 IRS filing

From 2021 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Abraham SilberTrustee

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Li Hakesef Foundation?

Li Hakesef Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BROOKLYN, NY. It holds $26K in total assets as of 2021.

How large is Li Hakesef Foundation?

As of 2021, Li Hakesef Foundation holds $26K in total assets with $50K in annual revenue. It awarded 70 grants totaling $101K in 2021.

Where does Li Hakesef Foundation operate?

Li Hakesef Foundation has awarded grants in California, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas.

What size grants does Li Hakesef Foundation award?

In 2021, Li Hakesef Foundation awarded 70 grants totaling $101K — an average of about $1K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Li Hakesef Foundation's EIN?

Li Hakesef Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3455208. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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