Maalot is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Lawrence, New York, operating as a donor-advised fund (DAF) provider. The organization was formed in 2014 and received tax-exempt status in September 2019. Maalot serves as a philanthropic intermediary, enabling donors to make tax-deductible charitable contributions while maintaining advisory roles in how their funds are distributed to charitable organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$26.9M
+63.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.2M
+25.3% YoY
Grant Count
65
+3.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$49K
+21.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Maalot's core responsibility is serving fundholders who have entrusted the organization with their charitable dollars. The organization is dedicated to treating fundholders with integrity and respect while facilitating their philanthropic goals.
The organization's program areas include:
- Simplifying the grantmaking process to enable contributions to flow quickly and efficiently into the charitable stream
- Safeguarding donor confidentiality
- Facilitating intergenerational philanthropy
- Providing services that make charitable giving administratively efficient, economically advantageous, and personally rewarding
Maalot's grantmaking focuses on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services, with primary geographic concentration in New York, New Jersey, and Maryland.
Grantmaking
Maalot distributes grants recommended by its donors through the donor-advised fund structure. Recent grant activity includes:
Grant Range
s typically range from $5,005 to $1,314,000. In fiscal year 2024, the organization made total grants of $4,392,009.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Maalot's grantmaking primarily focuses on New York, New Jersey, and Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $26,865,562
- Total Revenue: $14.6 million
- Total Expenses: $4.43 million
- Total Liabilities: $3,500
- Total Giving: $4,392,009
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $16,483,492
- Total Revenue: $7,819,596
- Total Expenses: $3,870,580
Staffing:
- 1 employee (as of 2023)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $26,865,562 | $16,483,492 | $12,430,345 |
| Revenue | $14,648,246 | $7,819,596 | $8,292,973 |
| Expenses | $4,434,594 | $3,870,580 | $4,705,312 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $318,497 | $152,188 | $540,984 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
223 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Kehillas Bais Tzvi of Cedarhurst Inc ($1,038,731), The Donors Fund Inc ($355,570), Mifal Kol Hatorah Kulah ($250,000).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| URI DREIFUS | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| JACOB REKANT | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| RON TOPPER | TREASURER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Maalot fund?
Maalot's core responsibility is serving fundholders who have entrusted the organization with their charitable dollars. The organization is dedicated to treating fundholders with integrity and respect while facilitating their philanthropic goals. The organization's program areas include: • Simplifying the grantmaking process to enable contributions to flow quickly and efficiently into the charitable stream • Safeguarding donor confidentiality • Facilitating intergenerational philanthropy • Provi…
How do I apply for a grant from Maalot?
Maalot distributes grants recommended by its donors through the donor-advised fund structure. Recent grant activity includes: • **Kehillas Bais Tzvi of Cedarhurst**: $917,227 (General Support, December 2023) Grant sizes typically range from $5,005 to $1,314,000. In fiscal year 2024, the organization made total grants of $4,392,009.
Where does Maalot make grants?
Maalot's grantmaking primarily focuses on New York, New Jersey, and Maryland.
What size grants does Maalot award?
In 2024, Maalot awarded 65 grants totaling $3.2M — an average of about $49K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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