M F K Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Monsey, NY EIN: 20-8118161

M F K Foundation Inc is a family foundation based in Monsey, New York, established in 2006. The foundation is a domestic not-for-profit corporation registered in Rockland County, New York. It operates as a private foundation with a focus on charitable giving, primarily to Jewish agencies, temples, and schools.

Key facts about M F K Foundation Inc

EIN: 20-8118161
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $555,214
Grants made (2024): 20
Average grant: $27,761
Median grant: $9,168
New grantees (estimate): 16% first-time grantees (3 of 19, 2024)
Total assets: $98,213
Primary geography: New York (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who M F K Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for M F K Foundation Inc's 20 itemized 2024 grants were New York (94%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (17 grants). None of its 20 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (20 grants).

Is M F K Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

16%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 3 of 19 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $65K; repeat grants $20K. How we count

Medians: $25K first-time, $7K repeat.

79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving grew 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$98K

+116.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$555K

-1.2% YoY

Grant Count

-33.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$28K

+48.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, M F K Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary mission is giving to Jewish agencies, temples, and schools. The foundation supports charitable initiatives aligned with these priorities.

Grantmaking

The foundation awarded nine grants in 2023. Recent grantees include:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation operates primarily in the Monsey, New York area and supports organizations within New York State.

Grant Distribution by State

New York $521K (94%)

Maryland $25K (4%)

New Jersey $10K (2%)

Share of all 20 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Maryland New Jersey New York

Cities

BrooklynLakewoodMonroeMonseySpring ValleyUnion CityAirmontBaltimoreFlushingNew SquareNew York

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Fiscal Year 2023:

Total revenues: $586,944
Total expenses: $565,646
Total assets: $45,459
Number of employees: 0

Fiscal Year 2022:

Total revenues: $524,101

The foundation experienced 12% revenue growth from 2022 to 2023. All revenues come from grants and contributions, with no investment income or other revenue sources reported.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$98,213	$45,459	$24,161
Revenue	$623,611	$586,944	$524,101
Expenses	$570,857	$565,646	$518,388
Qualifying Distributions	$555,214	$561,851	$513,633
Net Investment Income	—	—	—
Distributable Amount	$4,361	$3,743	$1,049

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

113 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Binyan Yerushlaim ($168,500), Congyetev Lev Satmar ($90,000), Malbishei Chovod ($78,180).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Binyan Yerushlaim Brooklyn, NY	CHARITABLE	$168,500
CONGYETEV LEV SATMAR Brooklyn, NY	CHARITABLE	$90,000
MALBISHEI CHOVOD Brooklyn, NY	Charitable	$78,180
CONG BOBOV 45 Brooklyn, NY	CHARITABLE	$47,260
VARIOUS CHARITIES Brooklyn, NY	CHARITABLE	$32,669
CONG LOMDEI TORAH INC Brooklyn, NY	CHARITABLE	$25,900
Heim Chayeinu Baltimore, MD	CHARITABLE	$24,560
CONG MACHNE SHALVA Brooklyn, NY	CHARITABLE	$17,914
YESHIVA AMOD HATORAH INC Brooklyn, NY	CHARITABLE	$13,445
TOV LKOL Brooklyn, NY	CHARITABLE	$10,836

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

M F K Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

Chaim S. Klein

Trustee

On filings since 2020

5 hrs/week

No compensation reported
Feige Klein

Trustee

On filings since 2020

5 hrs/week

No compensation reported
Mendel Klein

Trustee

On filings since 2020

5 hrs/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.

Contact Information

Address: 25 Locust Hollow Drive, Monsey, NY 10952-2410
Telephone: 718-853-0906
EIN: 20-8118161
Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3), tax-exempt since August 2009

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does M F K Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's primary mission is giving to Jewish agencies, temples, and schools. The foundation supports charitable initiatives aligned with these priorities.

How do I apply for a grant from M F K Foundation Inc?

The foundation awarded nine grants in 2023. Recent grantees include: • Broadway Community and Activity Center ($25,000) • Ki Haim Chayenu ($21,712) • Tzidkas Eretz Hakodesh ($16,292) The foundation made an additional 12 grants beyond those listed above in 2023, indicating consistent annual grantmaking activity.

Where does M F K Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation operates primarily in the Monsey, New York area and supports organizations within New York State.

What size grants does M F K Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, M F K Foundation Inc awarded 20 grants totaling $555K — an average of about $28K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is M F K Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, M F K Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.