Malchus Foundation
Malchus Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations, including Jewish religious and educational institutions and organizations providing community assistance, based on the grantees’ stated missions.
Malchus Foundation at a glance
In short: Malchus Foundation gave $12.6M across 109 grants in 2024 (avg $116K), mostly in New York. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,620,570
- +49.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 109
- +45.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $115,785
- +2.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $43,000
- Total assets
- $5,090,342
- -63.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (44 of 109, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Malchus Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1601 48Th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204
Phone: (516) 747-0300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Malchus Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kolel Bais Brauch Sanz Gribov ($1.4M). Together the top 10 received $6.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
290 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 143 grants of 290 (49%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 11% to recipients in New Jersey. Minnesota accounted for 1% and Maryland for 0%, as reported in the filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 109 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Malchus Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 44 of 109 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $56K; repeat grants $156K. How we count
Medians: $23K first-time, $60K repeat.
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 129% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5.5M (2021) to $12.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 109 grants totaling $12.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kolel Bais Brauch Sanz Gribov Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted | $1,402,665 |
| Yad Elka Inc Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $1,250,000 |
| Congregation Olam Hatora New City, NY | Unrestricted | $1,050,000 |
| Kollel Shabbos Kodesh (Karnoh Shel Torah) Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $654,500 |
| Daat Center Inc Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $575,000 |
| Tzur Foundation Lakewood, NJ | Unrestricted | $479,080 |
| National Association of Hebrew Day Schools Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $360,000 |
| Yeshivas Sanz Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted | $350,000 |
| Tova Uvrucha Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $347,500 |
| Congregation Khal Sokolov Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $317,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,090,342 | $3,647,933 | $12,744,320 | $12,620,570 | 109 | $12,721,220 | $2,424,083 | $477,663 |
| 2023 | $13,784,514 | $61,587 | $8,526,482 | $8,461,000 | 75 | $8,461,750 | $230,239 | $890,820 |
| 2022 | $22,273,665 | $4,684,926 | $7,368,144 | $7,300,333 | 48 | $7,301,083 | $413,584 | $1,233,010 |
| 2021 | $24,956,883 | $30,497,983 | $5,541,100 | $5,512,700 | 58 | $5,512,700 | $472,827 | $1,362,051 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Malchus Foundation reported a distributable amount of $478K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Yad Elka Inc says it provides funds for Jewish occasions to help large families in need, primarily in Israel; Daat Center Inc says it supports educational institutions; and Tzur Foundation Inc says it assists families of widows and orphans with basic needs, especially around holidays and life-cycle events. The Flatbush Community Fund Inc says it addresses social and financial needs in the Flatbush community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 109 grants totaling $12,620,570. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $1,402,665, with a median of $43,000. The largest grants included $1,402,665 to Kolel Bais Brauch Sanz Gribov, $1,250,000 to Yad Elka Inc, $1,050,000 to Congregation Olam Hatora, and $654,500 to Kollel Shabbos Kodesh (Karnoh Shel Torah). Each was listed as unrestricted.
Other notable 2024 grants included $575,000 to Daat Center Inc, $479,080 to Tzur Foundation Inc, $360,000 to National Association of Hebrew Day Schools, and $350,000 to Yeshivas Sanz.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Robert Karfunkel was listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
Malchus Foundation is led by Robert Karfunkel, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Karfunkel
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Malchus Foundation
How much does Malchus Foundation give each year?
Malchus Foundation gave $12.6M across 109 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8.5M across 75 grants.
What is Malchus Foundation's typical grant size?
Malchus Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $43,000, and its average grant was $115,785, across 109 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Malchus Foundation that year got $56K on average.
Where does Malchus Foundation give grants?
Malchus Foundation gives mostly in New York: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (62 grants), Lakewood, NJ (15 grants), Spring Valley, NY (5 grants) and Monsey, NY (5 grants).
Does Malchus Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Malchus Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (109 of 109) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Malchus Foundation's largest grantees?
Malchus Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Kolel Bais Brauch Sanz Gribov ($1,402,665), Yad Elka Inc ($1,250,000) and Congregation Olam Hatora ($1,050,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Malchus Foundation?
Malchus Foundation reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $478K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Malchus Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Malchus Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Malchus Foundation's EIN?
Malchus Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-6365575. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Malchus 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Malchus Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/malchus-foundation-morg_8f46fda31d774bbf8345c57b23fa7fd0
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