Menicha Vesimcha Foundation
Menicha Vesimcha Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York, that made grants to charitable organizations. Its most recent filing on record is for 2020, with no filings since; it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Menicha Vesimcha Foundation at a glance
In short: Menicha Vesimcha Foundation gave $32K across 41 grants in 2020 (avg $783.341), mostly in New York. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $32,117
- Grants made (2020)
- 41
- Average grant
- $783
- Median grant
- $390
- Total assets
- $497,726
- Primary geography
- New York (98% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Menicha Vesimcha 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: 320 Roebling St Ste 209, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Phone: (718) 384-2437
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Menicha Vesimcha Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Chasuna Depot ($6K). Together the top 10 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 41 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 2% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 41 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chasuna Depot Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $5,913 |
| Congregation Khal Chasidim Vermont Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $3,500 |
| Elum Frankel Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $3,000 |
| Mosdos Lizensk Monsey, NY | General Support | $2,450 |
| Khal Toras Chaim Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $1,900 |
| Moisdes Lizensk Monsey, NY | General Support | $1,500 |
| Sameich Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $1,005 |
| Cong Yetev Lev Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
| Adas Yireim Vien Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
| UTS Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $497,726 | $75,350 | $32,517 | $32,117 | 41 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants show support for organizations including congregations and other charitable organizations. YETEV LEV INC, which received $50 in 2020, describes its own mission as helping the impoverished and needy through assistance to organizations and individuals.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation reported 41 grants totaling $32,117. Grant amounts ranged from $20 to $5,913, with a median of $390. Among the largest grants were $5,913 to Chasuna Depot, $3,500 to Congregation Khal Chasidim Vermont, $3,000 to Elum Frankel, and $2,450 to Mosdos Lizensk. Each was listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Abraham Abelesz was listed as trustee on the 2020 filing.
Menicha Vesimcha Foundation is led by Abraham Abelesz, Trustee on the 2020 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Abraham Abelesz
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Menicha Vesimcha Foundation
How much does Menicha Vesimcha Foundation give each year?
Menicha Vesimcha Foundation gave $32K across 41 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
What is Menicha Vesimcha Foundation's typical grant size?
Menicha Vesimcha Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $390, and its average grant was $783, across 41 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does Menicha Vesimcha Foundation give grants?
Menicha Vesimcha Foundation gives mostly in New York: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (29 grants), Monsey, NY (4 grants), Spring Valley, NY (4 grants) and Monroe, NY (2 grants).
Does Menicha Vesimcha Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Menicha Vesimcha Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (41 of 41) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
Who are Menicha Vesimcha Foundation's largest grantees?
Menicha Vesimcha Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Chasuna Depot ($5,913), Congregation Khal Chasidim Vermont ($3,500) and Elum Frankel ($3,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How large is Menicha Vesimcha Foundation?
Menicha Vesimcha Foundation reported $498K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $75K.
What does Menicha Vesimcha Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants show support for organizations including congregations and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Menicha Vesimcha 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 Menicha Vesimcha Foundation's EIN?
Menicha Vesimcha Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3204984. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does Menicha Vesimcha 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 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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