Maalot
Maalot is a public charity based in Lawrence, New York. Formed in 2014, it maintains a donor-advised fund through which fundholders can recommend charitable grants. Its filing describes its role as providing services that make charitable giving administratively efficient and personally rewarding.
Maalot at a glance
In short: Maalot gave $3.2M across 65 grants in 2024 (avg $49K), mostly in New York. 46% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,165,500
- +25.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 65
- +3.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $48,700
- +21.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,068
- Total assets
- $26,865,562
- +63.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (30 of 65, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Maalot
- Contact
Mailing address: 207 Rockaway Tpke, Lawrence, NY 11559
Phone: (516) 490-8080
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Maalot funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kehillas Bais TZVI of Cedarhurst Inc ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
282 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 246 grants of 282 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in New York received 78% of grant dollars and recipients in New Jersey received 20%. Florida accounted for 1%, and Maryland for 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 65 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Maalot open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 30 of 65 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $34K; repeat grants $61K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $16K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $351K (2020) to $3.3M (2022). In 2024 it made 65 grants totaling $3.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kehillas Bais TZVI of Cedarhurst Inc Cedarhurst, NY | General Support | $1,038,731 |
| The Donors Fund Inc Lakewood, NJ | General Support | $355,570 |
| Mifal Kol Hatorah Kulah Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $250,000 |
| Cong Shaarei Eliezer Torna Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $215,000 |
| Congregation Ohr Meir Inc Brick, NJ | General Support | $85,000 |
| Bais Sina Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $65,000 |
| Yad Elka Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $55,000 |
| Congregation Ohr Moshe Monroe, NY | General Support | $55,000 |
| Yeshiva of Spring Valley Inc Suffern, NY | General Support | $52,100 |
| Simchas Kallah Inc Tiferes Devorah Lkallah Lakewood, NJ | General Support | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,865,562 | $14,648,246 | $4,434,594 | $3,165,500 | 65 | $318,497 |
| 2023 | $16,483,492 | $7,819,596 | $3,870,580 | $2,526,998 | 63 | $152,188 |
| 2022 | $12,430,345 | $8,292,973 | $4,705,312 | $3,322,726 | 81 | $540,984 |
| 2021 | $8,839,184 | $4,175,926 | $1,792,332 | $1,605,245 | 42 | $9,303 |
| 2020 | $6,455,590 | $3,409,650 | $480,269 | $350,716 | 31 | $1,236 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Maalot states that its mission is to maintain a donor-advised fund and serve donors in realizing their charitable giving. Its filing describes services including simplifying the grantmaking process, safeguarding confidentiality, and facilitating intergenerational philanthropy.
The 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Yad Elka describes its mission as helping large families in need, primarily in Israel, with funds for Jewish occasions. Simchas Kallah says it aids indigent families with household goods, clothing, and cash assistance. Yeshiva Ktana of Passaic describes its work as providing Jewish religious education, while Mesorah Heritage Foundation says it develops Jewish religious, literary, biblical, and Talmudic works for religious, scholarly, and cultural purposes.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Maalot reported 65 grants totaling $3,165,500. Grants ranged from $5,450 to $1,038,731, with a median grant of $16,068. The largest grants included $1,038,731 to Kehillas Bais Tzvi of Cedarhurst, $355,570 to The Donors Fund, $250,000 to Mifal Kol Hatorah Kulah, and $215,000 to Cong Shaarei Eliezer Torna. Each was reported for general support.
Other 2024 recipients included Congregation Ohr Meir ($85,000), Bais Sina ($65,000), Yad Elka ($55,000), Congregation Ohr Moshe ($55,000), Yeshiva of Spring Valley ($52,100), Simchas Kallah ($50,000), Harchava Charitable Fund ($46,500), and The OJC Fund ($42,750). Maalot says it reviews grantees’ tax-exempt status and required filings, monitors whether grant funds are used according to grant purposes and terms, and reserves the right to review grantees’ books and records.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Uri Dreifus as president, Jacob Rekant as secretary, and Ron Topper as treasurer.
Maalot is led by Uri Dreifus, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Uri Dreifus
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Rekant
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Topper
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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.
Frequently asked questions about Maalot
How much does Maalot give each year?
Maalot gave $3.2M across 65 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.5M across 63 grants.
What is Maalot's typical grant size?
Maalot's median grant in 2024 was $16,068, and its average grant was $48,700, across 65 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Maalot that year got $34K on average.
Where does Maalot give grants?
Maalot gives mostly in New York: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (24 grants), Lakewood, NJ (9 grants), Monsey, NY (6 grants) and Cedarhurst, NY (4 grants).
Does Maalot give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Maalot's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (65 of 65) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Maalot's largest grantees?
Maalot's largest 2024 grantees include Kehillas Bais TZVI of Cedarhurst Inc ($1,038,731), The Donors Fund Inc ($355,570) and Mifal Kol Hatorah Kulah ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Maalot?
Maalot reported $26.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $14.6M.
What does Maalot fund?
Maalot states that its mission is to maintain a donor-advised fund and serve donors in realizing their charitable giving. Its filing describes services including simplifying the grantmaking process, safeguarding confidentiality, and facilitating intergenerational philanthropy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Maalot?
Maalot has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check hotelmaalot.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Maalot's EIN?
Maalot's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2059755. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Maalot funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/maalot-morg_d34c093e6fd6475bba4f2e04f5cfa0f9
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