Mayim Tovim Foundation
Mayim Tovim Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2024 grants were described as supporting the Jewish community and went to organizations including congregations, a yeshiva, and charitable organizations.
Mayim Tovim Foundation at a glance
In short: Mayim Tovim Foundation gave $462K across 43 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $462,092
- +35.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 43
- -65.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,746
- +289.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,720
- Total assets
- $770,718
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 Mayim Tovim Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1484 46Th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Phone: (718) 232-7044
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mayim Tovim Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The OJC Fund ($149K). Together the top 10 received $370K.
Grant Size Distribution
242 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 236 grants of 242 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in New York; the reported share for New Jersey was 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mayim Tovim Foundation gives
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 470% 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 (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 $81K (2021) to $462K (2024). In 2024 it made 43 grants totaling $462K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The OJC Fund Brooklyn, NY | To Support the Jewish Community | $149,000 |
| Bais Hamedrash Yeshias Israel Inc Brooklyn, NY | To Support the Jewish Community | $54,000 |
| Tzidkas Avraham Inc Brooklyn, NY | To Support the Jewish Community | $40,840 |
| Cong Yetev Lev D'Satmar Brooklyn, NY | To Support the Jewish Community | $25,241 |
| Congregation Bais Shulim Eliazer Brooklyn, NY | To Support the Jewish Community | $25,000 |
| Achiazer BP Brooklyn, NY | To Support the Jewish Community | $18,180 |
| Congregation Bais Miriam Brooklyn, NY | To Support the Jewish Community | $17,250 |
| Yeshiva & Mesivta V'yoel Moshe Brooklyn, NY | To Support the Jewish Community | $17,000 |
| Cong Atzei Chaim Brooklyn, NY | To Support the Jewish Community | $13,425 |
| Cong Eitz Chaim Brooklyn, NY | To Support the Jewish Community | $10,000 |
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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 | $770,718 | $426,717 | $463,728 | $462,092 | 43 | $462,092 | $54,567 | $32,176 |
| 2023 | $744,175 | $103,067 | $346,085 | $342,060 | 124 | $342,060 | $51,567 | $31,775 |
| 2022 | $925,566 | $22,640 | $192,933 | $191,480 | 66 | $191,480 | $22,062 | $49,896 |
| 2021 | $1,231,326 | $603,071 | $82,654 | $81,100 | 9 | $81,100 | $2,017 | $36,604 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mayim Tovim Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32K 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 2024 grant listings repeatedly state the purpose as “to support the Jewish community.” Its grantees describe a range of activities: THE OJC FUND says it maintains a donor-advised fund and provides services to make charitable giving administratively efficient; TZIDKAS AVRAHAM INC says its goal is to provide assistance such as food and clothing; and ROFEH CHOLIM CANCER SOCIETY INC says it assists cancer patients and their families through financial subsidies, advocacy, support, help obtaining medical treatment, and education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 43 grants totaling $462,092. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $149,000, with a median grant of $2,720. The largest awards included $149,000 to THE OJC FUND, $54,000 to BAIS HAMEDRASH YESHIAS ISRAEL INC, $40,840 to TZIDKAS AVRAHAM INC, and $25,241 to CONG YETEV LEV D'SATMAR.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- TOVIA FLEISCHMAN — President
- PEARL FLEISCHMAN — Treasurer
Mayim Tovim Foundation is led by Tovia Fleischman, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tovia Fleischman
President
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pearl Fleischman
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
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 Mayim Tovim Foundation
How much does Mayim Tovim Foundation give each year?
Mayim Tovim Foundation gave $462K across 43 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $342K across 124 grants.
What is Mayim Tovim Foundation's typical grant size?
Mayim Tovim Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,720, and its average grant was $10,746, across 43 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mayim Tovim Foundation give grants?
Mayim Tovim Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (38 grants) and Monsey, NY (2 grants).
Does Mayim Tovim Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 43 grants with a stated purpose on Mayim Tovim Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Jewish Community" (43 grants).
Who are Mayim Tovim Foundation's largest grantees?
Mayim Tovim Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The OJC Fund ($149,000), Bais Hamedrash Yeshias Israel Inc ($54,000) and Tzidkas Avraham Inc ($40,840), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mayim Tovim Foundation?
Mayim Tovim Foundation reported $771K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $462K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mayim Tovim Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 grant listings repeatedly state the purpose as “to support the Jewish community.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mayim Tovim Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mayim Tovim Foundation's EIN?
Mayim Tovim Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-6819893. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Mayim Tovim 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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