Meor Hachaim Foundation
Meor Hachaim Foundation is a private foundation, based in Brooklyn, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $36K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $149K. Net investment income was $6K.
Meor Hachaim Foundation at a glance
In short: Meor Hachaim Foundation gave $149K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $75K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $149,119
- +397.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $74,560
- +397.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $74,560
- Total assets
- $36,208
- -79.8% 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 September 2026.
Who Meor Hachaim Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cong Mateh Ahron Inc ($134K). Together the top 2 received $149K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 7 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Meor Hachaim Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2824% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $149K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $149K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cong Mateh Ahron Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $134,119 |
| Talmud Torah Ohel Yochanan Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $15,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Meor Hachaim Foundation?
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 | $36,208 | $6,167 | $149,119 | $149,119 | 2 | — | $6,167 | $3,434 |
| 2023 | $179,160 | $5,939 | $30,000 | $30,000 | 2 | $30,000 | $5,939 | — |
| 2022 | $203,221 | $16 | — | — | — | — | $16 | — |
| 2021 | $203,205 | $168 | $5,100 | $5,100 | 1 | $5,100 | $168 | — |
| 2020 | $208,137 | $2,303 | $13,651 | $13,600 | 2 | — | $2,303 | — |
| 2019 | $219,485 | $2,566 | $28 | — | — | — | $2,566 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Meor Hachaim Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Meor Hachaim Foundation's only listed officer is Jacob Bretter, Officer since 2020 (on filings since 2019) (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jacob Bretter
Officer
Trustee → Officer, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Meor Hachaim Foundation
How much does Meor Hachaim Foundation give each year?
Meor Hachaim Foundation gave $149K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $30K across 2 grants.
How large is Meor Hachaim Foundation?
Meor Hachaim Foundation reported $36K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $6K.
Where does Meor Hachaim Foundation operate?
Meor Hachaim Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
How much is Meor Hachaim Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Meor Hachaim Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Meor Hachaim Foundation's EIN?
Meor Hachaim Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2382840. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 13, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Meor Hachaim 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
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Meor Hachaim Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in New York
The Ford Foundation
New York, NY
The Ford Foundation funds organizations and initiatives working to reduce inequality and advance social justice, including work on civic engagement, civil rights, climate justice, disability rights, and technology and society. In 2024, its grants ranged from $45 to $15 million, with a median of $100,000, supporting work in the U.S. and internationally. It says most grants are identified by the foundation and it does not accept unsolicited proposals by mail, email, or phone; limited opportunities may be offered separately.
Assets
$17.5B
Grants
4,007
Total Given
$844.7M
The New York Community Trust
New York, NY
The New York Community Trust funds nonprofit programs in areas such as arts, education, health, the environment, workforce development, and youth development, including projects that improve services, build organizational capacity, or advance policy and systems change. Its competitive grants mainly serve New York City, Long Island, and Westchester, with some national and international environmental funding; the 2024 median grant was $20,000. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$3.5B
Grants
2,748
Total Given
$193.8M
The Simons Foundation Inc
New York, NY
The Simons Foundation funds research and public engagement in mathematics and the physical, life, autism, and neuroscience sciences. In 2024, it made 1,727 grants, with a median award of $72,000 and amounts ranging from $1,480 to $20 million, supporting organizations in the U.S. and internationally. It states that it funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$4.5B
Grants
1,727
Total Given
$272.0M
Local Initiatives Support Corporation
New York, NY
LISC funds affordable housing, community development, small businesses, and related efforts that strengthen inclusive communities, providing grants as well as loans, equity, and technical assistance across the country. Its 2024 grants had a median award of $40,000, though amounts varied widely. Application access is program-specific: for its Rhode Island child care facilities planning grants, applicants are instructed to consult program staff before submitting a request.
Assets
$1.6B
Grants
1,119
Total Given
$102.8M
Wellspring Philanthropic Fund Inc
New York, NY
Wellspring Philanthropic Fund supports human rights and social and economic justice, including work on climate, the environment, civic engagement, and Jewish causes, in the United States and internationally. Its 2024 grants had a median of $200,000, with amounts ranging from $500 to $9.75 million. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests; it plans to end grantmaking by the end of 2028.
Assets
$134.4M
Grants
1,101
Total Given
$326.0M
More Funders in New York
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Meor Hachaim Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Meor Hachaim Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?