Mekor Chaim Foundation
Mekor Chaim Foundation is a private foundation based in Oak Park, Michigan. Its 2025 filing reports 13 grants totaling $42,750, all listed for program support.
Mekor Chaim Foundation at a glance
In short: Mekor Chaim Foundation gave $43K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $42,750
- -15.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +62.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,288
- -47.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,850
- Total assets
- $29,359
- +7.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (77% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Mekor Chaim Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 25520 Colleen St, Oak Park, MI 48237
Phone: (248) 569-3500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mekor Chaim Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Keren Kiryat Sefer ($17K). Together the top 10 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 22% to recipients in Michigan, and 2% to recipients in New York. The listed grants show awards to organizations in those states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Mekor Chaim Foundation gives
- 15% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2025) to $50K (2024). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Keren Kiryat Sefer Lakewood, NJ | Program support | $17,000 |
| Keren Avrohom Shmuel Lakewood, NJ | Program support | $7,800 |
| American Friends of Ohr Hatalmud Jackson, NJ | Program support | $5,300 |
| Detroit Chesed Southfield, MI | Program support | $3,000 |
| Ner Gavriel Fund Toms River, NJ | Program support | $2,500 |
| Yeshivas Darchei Torah Southfield, MI | Program support | $2,500 |
| Cong Bnai Israel Oak Park, MI | Program support | $1,850 |
| Spot Children Special Needs Southfield, MI | Program support | $1,000 |
| Kollel Kneses Yisroel Staten Island, NY | Program support | $600 |
| Cong Ahavas Olam Southfield, MI | Program support | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,359 | $44,876 | $42,812 | $42,750 | 13 | $42,770 | $744 | $921 |
| 2024 | $27,295 | $47,731 | $50,401 | $50,300 | 8 | $50,401 | $3,046 | $633 |
| 2023 | $29,966 | $29,966 | — | — | — | — | $6 | $131 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mekor Chaim Foundation reported a distributable amount of $921 for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations with varied stated purposes. Keren Kiryat Sefer describes its mission as a charitable fund for needy, low-income families. Ner Gavriel Fund describes its purpose as charitable and educational work and providing relief to communities overburdened with poverty.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $42,750. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $17,000, with a median of $1,850. The largest reported grants included $17,000 to Keren Kiryat Sefer, $7,800 to Keren Avrohom Shmuel, and $5,300 to American Friends of Ohr Hatalmud. Other notable grants were $3,000 to Detroit Chesed and $2,500 each to Ner Gavriel Fund and Yeshivas Darchei Torah. Each of these grants was listed for program support.
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mordchai Greenes as president and Toby Greenes as vice president.
Mekor Chaim Foundation is led by Mordchai Greenes, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mordchai Greenes
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Toby Greenes
Vice President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Mekor Chaim Foundation
How much does Mekor Chaim Foundation give each year?
Mekor Chaim Foundation gave $43K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $50K across 8 grants.
What is Mekor Chaim Foundation's typical grant size?
Mekor Chaim Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,850, and its average grant was $3,288, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mekor Chaim Foundation give grants?
Mekor Chaim Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Southfield, MI (5 grants), Lakewood, NJ (2 grants) and Jackson, NJ (2 grants).
Does Mekor Chaim Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Mekor Chaim Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program support" (13 grants).
Who are Mekor Chaim Foundation's largest grantees?
Mekor Chaim Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Keren Kiryat Sefer ($17,000), Keren Avrohom Shmuel ($7,800) and American Friends of Ohr Hatalmud ($5,300), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mekor Chaim Foundation?
Mekor Chaim Foundation reported $29K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $921 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mekor Chaim Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied stated purposes. Keren Kiryat Sefer describes its mission as a charitable fund for needy, low-income families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mekor Chaim Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it 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 Mekor Chaim Foundation's EIN?
Mekor Chaim Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-3366016. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Mekor Chaim 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
Live grants for the work Mekor Chaim Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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