Massim Tovim Foundation
Massim Tovim Foundation is a private foundation based in Spring Valley, New York. It reported making 22 grants totaling $64,665 in 2024, primarily to organizations in New York and New Jersey.
Massim Tovim Foundation at a glance
In short: Massim Tovim Foundation gave $65K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $64,665
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- Average grant
- $2,939
- Median grant
- $2,150
- Total assets
- $235,709
- Primary geography
- New York (77% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Massim Tovim Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact Joseph Kain. The filing states there are no special requirements and that awards are restricted to tax-exempt organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Joseph Kain
Mailing address: 1533 52Nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Phone: (718) 331-4414
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Massim Tovim Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cong Ateres Shalom ($10K). Together the top 10 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 46 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 23% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Massim Tovim Foundation gives
- Giving grew 193% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 355% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2021) to $65K (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cong Ateres Shalom Lakewood, NJ | to promote activities of organization | $10,000 |
| Tov Vcheses Monsey, NY | to promote activities of organization | $10,000 |
| Mosdos Satmar Brooklyn, NY | to promote activities of organization | $8,000 |
| Nefesh Hachaim Inc Lakewood, NJ | to promote activities of organization | $5,000 |
| Yeshivas Hamtziyoonim Dsatmar Borough Park Fleischmanns, NY | to promote activities of organization | $4,600 |
| Congregation Chonen Vnosen Brooklyn, NY | to promote activities of organization | $3,565 |
| congregation Ben Beisy Monroe, NY | to promote activities of organization | $3,240 |
| Mikva Pesel Rivka Brooklyn, NY | to promote activities of organization | $2,800 |
| Various Brooklyn, NY | to promote activities of organization | $2,720 |
| Cong Achdus Chaveirim Brooklyn, NY | to promote activities of organization | $2,660 |
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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 | $235,709 | $18,023 | $64,680 | $64,665 | 22 | $64,665 | $8,123 | $18,233 |
| 2022 | $311,854 | $31,487 | $57,852 | $56,932 | 3 | $56,932 | $14,017 | $13,085 |
| 2021 | $338,219 | $23,879 | $22,353 | $22,038 | 20 | — | $9,137 | $13,962 |
| 2020 | $288,027 | $35,569 | $64,518 | $61,893 | 1 | — | $11,173 | $14,876 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Massim Tovim Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K 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 grantees include Bayis Lepleitos - Ateres Bonos Inc, which describes its mission as assisting needy individuals and organizations, and Friends of Zichron Meir Inc, which says it supports Talmud Torah Zichron Meir, a school in Israel.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $64,665. Grant amounts ranged from $180 to $10,000, with a median of $2,150. Among the largest awards were $10,000 each to Cong Ateres Shalom in Lakewood, New Jersey, and Tov Vcheses in Monsey, New York; $8,000 to Mosdos Satmar in Brooklyn; and $5,000 to Nefesh Hachaim Inc in Lakewood. The filing lists the grant purpose for these awards as “to promote activities of organization.”
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joseph Kain and Toby Kain as officers.
Massim Tovim Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph Kain
Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Toby Kain
Officer
On filings since 2020
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 Massim Tovim Foundation
How much does Massim Tovim Foundation give each year?
Massim Tovim Foundation gave $65K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Massim Tovim Foundation's typical grant size?
Massim Tovim Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,150, and its average grant was $2,939, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Massim Tovim Foundation give grants?
Massim Tovim Foundation gives mostly in New York: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (12 grants), Monsey, NY (3 grants), Lakewood, NJ (2 grants) and Monroe, NY (2 grants).
Does Massim Tovim Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Massim Tovim Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Promote Activities of Organization" (22 grants).
Who are Massim Tovim Foundation's largest grantees?
Massim Tovim Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cong Ateres Shalom ($10,000), Tov Vcheses ($10,000) and Mosdos Satmar ($8,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Massim Tovim Foundation?
Massim Tovim Foundation reported $236K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $65K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Massim Tovim Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include Bayis Lepleitos - Ateres Bonos Inc, which describes its mission as assisting needy individuals and organizations, and Friends of Zichron Meir Inc, which says it supports Talmud Torah Zichron Meir, a school in Israel. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Massim Tovim Foundation?
Contact Joseph Kain. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Massim Tovim Foundation's EIN?
Massim Tovim Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-7323922. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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