Mikvah USA Inc
Mikvah USA Inc is a Brooklyn, New York public charity that supports the development of Jewish ritual bath facilities, including through grants and technical assistance. Its work also includes public-awareness activities related to ritual baths.
Mikvah USA Inc at a glance
In short: Mikvah USA Inc gave $5.3M across 47 grants in 2024 (avg $112K), mostly in New York. 34% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,264,351
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 47
- +9.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $112,007
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $1,179,710
- -40.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 34% first-time grantees (16 of 47, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mikvah USA Inc
- How to Apply
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The organization describes an application-based process for aid.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1451 52Nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Phone: (718) 437-7873
Website: https://mikvahusa.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mikvah USA Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Taharusam ($1.9M). Together the top 10 received $3.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
191 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 191 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Mikvah USA describes its work as serving Jewish communities across North America, and its website lists projects in the United States and Canada, among other locations. In 2024, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 10% to New Jersey, 6% to Florida, 5% to California, and 4% to Nevada.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mikvah USA Inc open to new grantees?
34%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 47 grantees (34%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $87K; repeat grants $125K. How we count
Medians: $84K first-time, $35K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $1.9M (2020) to $5.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 47 grants totaling $5.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Taharusam Brooklyn, NY | Ritualarium Constru. | $1,877,450 |
| Cong Bais Nusen Duvid Brooklyn, NY | Ritualarium Constru. | $315,000 |
| Mill Basin Mikvah Association Brooklyn, NY | Ritualarium Constru. | $300,000 |
| Chabad East - Mikvah Building Fund Inc Las Vegas, NV | Ritualarium Constru. | $218,000 |
| Lubavich on the Palisades Inc Tenafly, NJ | Ritualarium Constru. | $198,500 |
| Lahser Road Mikvah Southfield, MI | Ritualarium Constru. | $150,000 |
| Gan Chabad Torah Center Overland Park, KS | Ritualarium Constru. | $130,000 |
| Cong Dor Tikvah Charleston, SC | Ritualarium Constru. | $125,000 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida Fort Myers, FL | Ritualarium Constru. | $120,000 |
| Chabad Jewish Center of Salem Salem, OR | Ritualarium Constru. | $118,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,179,710 | $7,186,127 | $8,060,348 | $5,264,351 | 47 |
| 2023 | $1,973,596 | $6,345,992 | $8,012,851 | $5,617,296 | 43 |
| 2022 | $3,712,534 | $6,185,729 | $5,412,445 | $3,239,562 | 42 |
| 2021 | $2,955,685 | $6,231,042 | $3,993,305 | $2,342,321 | 31 |
| 2020 | $793,430 | $3,696,531 | $3,239,593 | $1,883,013 | 28 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its mission is “to promote the practice of traditional Jewish ritual baths through development of ritual bath facilities and public awareness.” Its filing describes cash grants and technical assistance for building new ritual bath sites, as well as conferences, seminars, and publications about their importance.
Mikvah USA says it contributes to project costs and helps community leaders organize local fundraising. Its website also describes renovation support, halachic and technical guidance, mikvah inspections, and educational seminars. The organization says grant applications are reviewed and approved based on independent verification by its board of directors.
The 2024 grants included support for organizations whose stated purposes relate to mikvah construction or operation. For example, Mill Basin Mikvah Association describes its purpose as maintaining a kosher mikvah serving Brooklyn Jewish communities under Orthodox supervision. TAHARUSAM INC describes its mission as promoting Orthodox Judaism by helping fund Jewish causes worldwide.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Mikvah USA reported 47 grants totaling $5,264,351. Grant amounts ranged from $6,100 to $1,877,450, with a median of $50,000. The largest listed awards included:
The listed grant purposes for these awards were “ritualarium construction.” The organization says its grant program is based on applications for aid, reviewed and approved after independent verification by its board of directors.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Isaac Bistritzky as president, Yisrael Aackerman as vice president, Aron Lezer as treasurer, and Baruch Cywiak as administrator. The organization’s website identifies Rabbi Yitzchok Bistritzky as its founder and president.
Mikvah USA Inc is led by Isaac Bistritzky, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Isaac Bistritzky
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Baruch Cywiak
Administrator
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$257K (2020) → $402K (2024)
Aron Lezer
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Yisrael Aackerman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Moshe Ostreicher (2023) — Manager
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $402K, to Baruch Cywiak (Administrator).
Frequently asked questions about Mikvah USA Inc
How much does Mikvah USA Inc give each year?
Mikvah USA Inc gave $5.3M across 47 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $5.6M across 43 grants.
What is Mikvah USA Inc's typical grant size?
Mikvah USA Inc's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $112,007, across 47 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mikvah USA Inc that year got $87K on average.
Where does Mikvah USA Inc give grants?
Mikvah USA Inc gives mostly in New York: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (10%) and Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (13 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Mikvah USA Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 47 grants with a stated purpose on Mikvah USA Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Ritualarium Constru." (47 grants).
Who are Mikvah USA Inc's largest grantees?
Mikvah USA Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Taharusam ($1,877,450), Cong Bais Nusen Duvid ($315,000) and Mill Basin Mikvah Association ($300,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mikvah USA Inc?
Mikvah USA Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.2M.
What does Mikvah USA Inc fund?
The organization states that its mission is “to promote the practice of traditional Jewish ritual baths through development of ritual bath facilities and public awareness.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mikvah USA Inc?
The organization describes an application-based process for aid. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mikvah USA Inc's EIN?
Mikvah USA Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2850305. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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