Matzo Ball Charity Inc
Matzo Ball Charity Inc is a public charity based in Lakewood, New Jersey. Formed in 2020, it supports Jewish education services and other religious organizations, according to its stated mission.
Matzo Ball Charity Inc at a glance
In short: Matzo Ball Charity Inc gave $720K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $31K), mostly in New Jersey. 74% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $720,446
- +118.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +228.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,324
- -33.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $10,210,591
- -3.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 74% first-time grantees (17 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Matzo Ball Charity Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 695 Cross Street 281, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Phone: (646) 691-7573
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Matzo Ball Charity Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Donors Fund ($134K). Together the top 10 received $554K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 38 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey and 21% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Matzo Ball Charity Inc open to new grantees?
74%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 23 grantees (74%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $26K; repeat grants $46K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 17% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2022–2024). 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 $125K (2020) to $720K (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $720K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Donors Fund Lakewood, NJ | General Support | $134,300 |
| Congregation Hachnosas Orchim Lakewood Inc Lakewood, NJ | General Support | $96,050 |
| Congregation Tiferes Yaakov Lakewood, NJ | General Support | $88,000 |
| Congregation Supporters of Torah Lakewood, NJ | General Support | $69,925 |
| Shoshanas Hoamokim Valley Stream, NY | General Support | $44,900 |
| Yeshiva Keren Orah Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $30,000 |
| Congregation Ohel Elimelech Lakewood, NJ | General Support | $25,000 |
| Cong Ahavas Chesed Lakewood, NJ | General Support | $24,000 |
| Cong Lutzk Lakewood, NJ | General Support | $21,021 |
| Congregation Ahavas Tzdokah Vchesed Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $20,360 |
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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 | $10,210,591 | $432,156 | $830,965 | $720,446 | 23 | $361,510 |
| 2023 | $10,574,483 | $351,990 | $375,374 | $330,180 | 7 | $347,241 |
| 2022 | $10,554,180 | $1,134,532 | $356,012 | $254,558 | 8 | $304,888 |
| 2021 | $9,774,589 | $9,612,591 | $402,007 | $401,059 | Total only | — |
| 2020 | $562,000 | $687,000 | $125,000 | $125,000 | Total only | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states its mission is “to promote Jewish education services and other religious organizations.” Its 2024 grants included general support for congregations and other organizations.
Examples of supported grantees include Shoshanas Hoamokim, whose stated mission is to assist individuals and families in need in the United States and Israel and support religious institutions; Rav Chaims Kollelim Inc, which describes itself as the American fundraising arm of an Israeli organization maintaining religious centers and distributing aid to needy families; Keren Hatzedaka Inc, which describes its mission as providing for indigent families; and Lev with Love Inc, which provides respite and events for families with members with special needs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the organization made 23 grants totaling $720,446. Grants ranged from $7,500 to $134,300, with a median grant of $20,000. The largest awards included $134,300 to The Donors Fund, $96,050 to Congregation Hachnosas Orchim Lakewood Inc, $88,000 to Congregation Tiferes Yaakov, and $69,925 to Congregation Supporters of Torah. Each was designated for general support.
The organization states that it reviews grantees to confirm they are recognized tax-exempt entities with required financial filings in order, and reserves the right to review grantees’ books and records.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mayer T Obstfeld as president and Shraga Waxman and Yitzchok Susna as directors.
Matzo Ball Charity Inc is led by Mayer T. Obstfeld, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mayer T. Obstfeld
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shraga Waxman
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yitzchok Susna
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Yehuda Celnik (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Abraham Miller (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Akiva Horowitz (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Yisroel Florans (2020) — Trustee
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 Matzo Ball Charity Inc
How much does Matzo Ball Charity Inc give each year?
Matzo Ball Charity Inc gave $720K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $330K across 7 grants.
What is Matzo Ball Charity Inc's typical grant size?
Matzo Ball Charity Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $31,324, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Matzo Ball Charity Inc that year got $26K on average.
Where does Matzo Ball Charity Inc give grants?
Matzo Ball Charity Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lakewood, NJ (12 grants), Brooklyn, NY (7 grants) and Jackson, NJ (3 grants).
Does Matzo Ball Charity Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Matzo Ball Charity Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Matzo Ball Charity Inc's largest grantees?
Matzo Ball Charity Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Donors Fund ($134,300), Congregation Hachnosas Orchim Lakewood Inc ($96,050) and Congregation Tiferes Yaakov ($88,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Matzo Ball Charity Inc?
Matzo Ball Charity Inc reported $10.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $432K.
What does Matzo Ball Charity Inc fund?
The organization states its mission is “to promote Jewish education services and other religious organizations.” Its 2024 grants included general support for congregations and other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Matzo Ball Charity Inc?
Matzo Ball Charity Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Matzo Ball Charity Inc's EIN?
Matzo Ball Charity Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2548916. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 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 June 9, 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 November 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Matzo Ball Charity Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/matzo-ball-charity-inc-morg_c39d1a5de53847d38a60b7f6ad322d36
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