Mayer Simcha Leiter Charitable
Mayer Simcha Leiter Charitable is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. It reported $294,685 in grants to 17 organizations in filing year 2024.
Mayer Simcha Leiter Charitable at a glance
In short: Mayer Simcha Leiter Charitable gave $295K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in New York. 53% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $294,685
- +43.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +21.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,334
- +17.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $8,195,097
- +43.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (9 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (69% 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 Mayer Simcha Leiter Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1481 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213
Phone: (718) 778-1377
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mayer Simcha Leiter Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Efrat Development Foundation USA ($66K). Together the top 10 received $270K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 63 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 14% to Illinois, 14% to New Jersey, and 3% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Mayer Simcha Leiter Charitable open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 17 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 35% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 71% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $102K (2020) to $295K (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $295K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Efrat Development Foundation USA Mineola, NY | General Donation | $65,600 |
| Friends of Chabad of Hebron Brooklyn, NY | General Donation | $65,000 |
| Kuman Inc Chicago, IL | General Donation | $39,770 |
| Friends of Chabad TZFAT Brooklyn, NY | General Donation | $30,000 |
| Bet Elazrki Teaneck, NJ | General Donation | $17,450 |
| Rabbinical College of America Morristown, NJ | General Donation | $14,000 |
| Beis Moshe Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Donation | $11,250 |
| Cheder Yaldei Menachem Hillside, NJ | General Donation | $10,000 |
| Mothers of Crown Heights Brooklyn, NY | General Donation | $10,000 |
| United Lubavitcher Yeshiva Brooklyn, NY | General Donation | $7,265 |
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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 | $8,195,097 | $523,172 | $360,605 | $294,685 | 17 | $294,685 | $17,220 | $321,866 |
| 2023 | $5,705,180 | $576,421 | $262,059 | $205,925 | 14 | $205,925 | $55,012 | $247,195 |
| 2022 | $4,809,246 | $535,679 | $315,209 | $243,951 | 18 | $243,951 | — | $243,152 |
| 2021 | $4,981,791 | $1,173,164 | $212,808 | $172,669 | 9 | $172,669 | $633,705 | $208,465 |
| 2020 | $4,206,662 | $969,209 | $122,123 | $102,030 | 5 | — | $426,145 | $165,188 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mayer Simcha Leiter Charitable reported a distributable amount of $322K 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
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose stated missions span support for mothers, Jewish religious education, girls’ education, and charitable assistance to people in need.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 17 grants totaling $294,685. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $65,600, with a median of $10,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $65,600 to EFRAT DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION USA, $65,000 to FRIENDS OF CHABAD OF HEBRON, $39,770 to KUMAN INC, and $30,000 to FRIENDS OF CHABAD TZFAT. Each was listed for a general donation.
Other 2024 grants included $17,450 to BET ELAZRKI, $14,000 to RABBINICAL COLLEGE OF AMERICA, $11,250 to BEIS MOSHE INC, $10,000 each to CHEDER YALDEI MENACHEM and MOTHERS OF CROWN HEIGHTS, and $7,265 to UNITED LUBAVITCHER YESHIVA.
Grantees describe a range of activities: Mothers of Crown Heights says it supports mothers, with an emphasis on expecting and postpartum women, and aims to foster community; CHEDER YALDEI MENACHEM says it enriches young people’s understanding of Jewish traditions and religion; Associated Beth Rivka School for Girls describes itself as a private pre-K-through-high-school educational institution; and Just One Chesed says it raises funds for distribution to people in need and educates people about charity and kindness.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists GUTOL LEITER, SHIMON LEITER, and ROSIE SANDMAN as trustees.
Mayer Simcha Leiter Charitable's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gutol Leiter
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rosie Sandman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shimon Leiter
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/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 Mayer Simcha Leiter Charitable
How much does Mayer Simcha Leiter Charitable give each year?
Mayer Simcha Leiter Charitable gave $295K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $206K across 14 grants.
What is Mayer Simcha Leiter Charitable's typical grant size?
Mayer Simcha Leiter Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,334, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mayer Simcha Leiter Charitable that year got $14K on average.
Where does Mayer Simcha Leiter Charitable give grants?
Mayer Simcha Leiter Charitable gives mostly in New York: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (14%) and Illinois (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (7 grants).
Does Mayer Simcha Leiter Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Mayer Simcha Leiter Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mayer Simcha Leiter Charitable's largest grantees?
Mayer Simcha Leiter Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Efrat Development Foundation USA ($65,600), Friends of Chabad of Hebron ($65,000) and Kuman Inc ($39,770), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mayer Simcha Leiter Charitable?
Mayer Simcha Leiter Charitable reported $8.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $295K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $322K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Mayer Simcha Leiter Charitable fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose stated missions span support for mothers, Jewish religious education, girls’ education, and charitable assistance to people in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mayer Simcha Leiter Charitable?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mayer Simcha Leiter Charitable's EIN?
Mayer Simcha Leiter Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6796362. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Mayer Simcha Leiter Charitable 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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