M Eichorn Family Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Lakewood, NJ EIN: 27-4405559

M Eichorn Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lakewood, New Jersey. It makes grants to public charities for assistance to the indigent, religious Jewish education, or Jewish congregational services.

Key facts about M Eichorn Family Foundation Inc

In short: M Eichorn Family Foundation Inc gave $99K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
27-4405559
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$98,710
Grants made (2024)
24
Average grant
$4,113
Median grant
$1,000
Total assets
$234,605
Primary geography
New Jersey (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$235K

-29.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$99K

+20.9% YoY

Grant Count

24

+26.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

-4.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, M Eichorn Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How M Eichorn Family Foundation Inc gives

  • 25% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving grew 887% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 668% of 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.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation’s filing describes its grantmaking as supporting public charities that assist the indigent, provide religious Jewish education, or offer Jewish congregational services.

Its 2024 grantees include organizations with educational and religious missions. Pirchei Shoshanim says it teaches Torah and encourages practice of Orthodox Judaism through courses, group study, and conferences. Yeshiva Ruach Chaim says it promotes advanced Talmud study and ethical and spiritual growth. Bais Tova describes its work as operating a parochial elementary and high school, while Bais Medrash L’Torah describes operating a postsecondary school offering advanced Talmudic law. American Friends of Daas Aharon says it supports Jewish religious education in Israel and organizes Torah-focused gatherings in the United States.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation awarded 24 grants totaling $98,710. Grant amounts ranged from $180 to $36,000, with a median grant of $1,000.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey and 19% to recipients in New York.

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.

Cities

LakewoodBrooklynAirmontLakewooodHowellJacksonChicagoLos AngelesManchesterPassaic

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$25K$50K$75K$100K1 grant2019 0 grants2020 2 grants2021 7 grants2022 19 grants2023 24 grants2024

From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $99K (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $99K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Pirchei Shoshanim: $36KPirchei Shoshanim$36KCong Zichron Chazon Ish: $23KCong Zichron Chazon Ish$23KKeren Orah: $11KKeren Orah$11KCong Yeshiva Bais Milel: $5KCong Yeshiva Bais Milel$5KYeshiva Ruach Chaim: $5KYeshiva Ruach Chaim$5KBeth Medrash Govoha: $4KBeth Medrash Govoha$4KKhal Ohr Yoel Meir: $4KKhal Ohr Yoel Meir$4KKhal Talmidei Hayeshivos Inc: $2KKhal Talmidei Hayeshivos Inc$2KYeshiva Emek Hatorah: $2KYeshiva Emek Hatorah$2KKOYM Gemach Fund: $1KKOYM Gemach Fund$1K

The largest 2024 recipient was Pirchei Shoshanim ($36K). Together the top 10 received $92K.

Grant Size Distribution

52 grants across all recorded years

52<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Pirchei Shoshanim Lakewood, NJCharity$36,000
Cong Zichron Chazon Ish Lakewood, NJCharity$22,800
Keren Orah Brooklyn, NYCharity$11,000
Cong Yeshiva Bais Milel Lakewood, NJCharity$5,000
Yeshiva Ruach Chaim Airmont, NYCharity$5,000
Beth Medrash Govoha Lakewood, NJCharity$4,000
Khal Ohr Yoel Meir Lakewood, NJCharity$3,610
Khal Talmidei Hayeshivos Inc Brooklyn, NYCharity$2,000
Yeshiva Emek Hatorah Howell, NJCharity$1,500
KOYM Gemach Fund Lakewood, NJCharity$1,200

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $234,605 — $98,770 $98,710
2023 $333,375 $5,000 $81,736 $81,642
2022 $410,111 −$15,000 $32,950 $32,950
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
$0$100K$200K$300K$400K2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$234,605$333,375$410,111
Revenue—$5,000$-15,000
Expenses$98,770$81,736$32,950
Qualifying Distributions$98,710$81,642$32,950
Distributable Amount$14,784$18,887$21,302

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 11, 2020)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Mordechai Eichorn is listed as president on the 2024 filing.

M Eichorn Family Foundation Inc is led by Mordechai Eichorn, President on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Mordechai Eichorn

    President

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: 305 Main Street, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Phone: (732) 901-0701

Frequently asked questions about M Eichorn Family Foundation Inc

How much does M Eichorn Family Foundation Inc give each year?

M Eichorn Family Foundation Inc gave $99K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $82K across 19 grants.

What is M Eichorn Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

M Eichorn Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,113, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does M Eichorn Family Foundation Inc give grants?

M Eichorn Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lakewood, NJ (15 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (4 grants).

Does M Eichorn Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on M Eichorn Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (24 grants).

Who are M Eichorn Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

M Eichorn Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Pirchei Shoshanim ($36,000), Cong Zichron Chazon Ish ($22,800) and Keren Orah ($11,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is M Eichorn Family Foundation Inc?

M Eichorn Family Foundation Inc reported $235K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $99K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does M Eichorn Family Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation’s filing describes its grantmaking as supporting public charities that assist the indigent, provide religious Jewish education, or offer Jewish congregational services. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from M Eichorn Family Foundation Inc?

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is M Eichorn Family Foundation Inc's EIN?

M Eichorn Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4405559. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.

Does M Eichorn Family Foundation 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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