Li Hakesef Foundation
Li Hakesef Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2021 filing reports 70 grants totaling $100,785, primarily for general support. The most recent filing on record is for 2021, with no filings since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Li Hakesef Foundation at a glance
In short: Li Hakesef Foundation gave $101K across 70 grants in 2021 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $100,785
- +89.7% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 70
- +16.7% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $1,440
- +62.6% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $203
- Total assets
- $26,062
- -9.6% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- New York (55% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Li Hakesef Foundation
- 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: 1486 Carroll Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213
Phone: (718) 782-1419
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Li Hakesef Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was 566 Maple Realty llc ($40K). Together the top 10 received $87K.
Grant Size Distribution
130 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 130 grants of 130 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 40% to recipients in Minnesota. Florida, Pennsylvania, and Texas each received 3%, 1%, and 1%, respectively.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 70 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Li Hakesef Foundation gives
- 10% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $53K (2020) to $101K (2021). In 2021 it made 70 grants totaling $101K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 566 Maple Realty llc Maple Lake, MN | General Support | $40,000 |
| Cha bad of the Nyacks Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $13,000 |
| Chabad of the Nyacs Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Jewish Curacio INC Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $3,600 |
| Cha bad Jewish Center Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $3,500 |
| Hillel Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $3,000 |
| Mesivta Ohr Temimim Lubavitch Lawrence, NY | General Support | $2,700 |
| Mesivta Ohr Temimim Lubavitch Monsey, NY | General Support | $2,700 |
| Tzivos Hashem Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $2,500 |
| Tzivos Hashem Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $26,062 | $50,000 | $100,785 | $100,785 | 70 | $100,785 |
| 2020 | $28,814 | — | $58,160 | $53,120 | 60 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants included support for Jewish organizations and activities. For example, grantees described their own work as bringing people closer to G-D through Chasidic Judaism (Likras Shabbos Inc.), and facilitating Jewish community activities, prayer meetings, spiritual events, social services, and charity (Keren Uforatzto Inc.). Bonei Olam Inc. described its mission as providing assistance, guidance, and referrals related to assisted reproductive technology and related needs.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation made 70 grants totaling $100,785. Grants ranged from $30 to $40,000, with a median grant of $202. The largest grants included $40,000 to 566 Maple Realty llc in Maple Lake, Minnesota, for general support; $13,000 and $10,000 to Cha bad of the Nyacks and Chabad of the Nyacs in Brooklyn, respectively, both for general support; and $3,600 to Jewish Curacio INC in Brooklyn for general support. Other listed grants included $3,000 to Hillel and $2,700 each to Mesivta Ohr Temimim Lubavitch in Lawrence and Monsey, all for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Abraham Silber is listed as a trustee on the 2021 filing.
Li Hakesef Foundation is led by Abraham Silber, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Abraham Silber
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Li Hakesef Foundation
How much does Li Hakesef Foundation give each year?
Li Hakesef Foundation gave $101K across 70 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $53K across 60 grants.
What is Li Hakesef Foundation's typical grant size?
Li Hakesef Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $203, and its average grant was $1,440, across 70 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Li Hakesef Foundation give grants?
Li Hakesef Foundation gives mostly in New York: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (40%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (39 grants), Monsey, NY (4 grants), Hallandale Beach, FL (4 grants) and State College, PA (2 grants).
Does Li Hakesef Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Li Hakesef Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (70 of 70) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Li Hakesef Foundation's largest grantees?
Li Hakesef Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include 566 Maple Realty llc ($40,000), Cha bad of the Nyacks ($13,000) and Chabad of the Nyacs ($10,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is Li Hakesef Foundation?
Li Hakesef Foundation reported $26K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $50K.
What does Li Hakesef Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants included support for Jewish organizations and activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Li Hakesef Foundation?
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 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.
Does Li Hakesef Foundation 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 2020–2021
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