Moshe & Simi Mehlman Charitable
Moshe & Simi Mehlman Charitable is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, primarily in New York, for general operations.
Moshe & Simi Mehlman Charitable at a glance
In short: Moshe & Simi Mehlman Charitable gave $155K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in New York. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $155,083
- -21.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- -21.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,203
- +1.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,800
- Total assets
- $57,370
- +47.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (5 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Moshe & Simi Mehlman Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1379 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230
Phone: (718) 252-1500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Moshe & Simi Mehlman Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Yeshiva Khal Zichron Mordechai ($22K). Together the top 10 received $135K.
Grant Size Distribution
146 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 146 grants of 146 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 7% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Moshe & Simi Mehlman Charitable open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 25 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 29% 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 (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 $120K (2020) to $261K (2022). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $155K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva Khal Zichron Mordechai Brooklyn, NY | General Operations | $21,500 |
| Bonei Olam Brooklyn, NY | General Operations | $20,360 |
| Various Contributions Brooklyn, NY | General Operations | $19,088 |
| Bais Medrash of Flatbush Brooklyn, NY | General Operations | $18,000 |
| Congregation Kollel of Flatbush New York, NY | General Operations | $18,000 |
| Kollel Bnei Yeshivas Brooklyn, NY | General Operations | $18,000 |
| Congregation Bnei Yehuda Lakewood, NJ | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Zichron Eliyahu Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Operations | $4,100 |
| Yeshiva and Mesivta Torah Temima Brooklyn, NY | General Operations | $3,275 |
| Chaim Meir Camp Fund New York, NY | General Operations | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $57,370 | $175,000 | $156,533 | $155,083 | 25 | $155,083 | $948 |
| 2023 | $38,903 | $185,000 | $198,739 | $196,214 | 32 | $196,214 | $802 |
| 2022 | $52,642 | $240,000 | $261,231 | $261,181 | 31 | $261,181 | $926 |
| 2021 | $73,873 | $250,000 | $220,315 | $219,190 | 30 | $219,190 | $1,270 |
| 2020 | $44,188 | $130,000 | $122,483 | $120,458 | 28 | — | $891 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Moshe & Simi Mehlman Charitable reported a distributable amount of $948 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for religious congregations and educational organizations, as well as organizations serving families, providing neighborhood safety patrols, emergency medical care, and assistance with fertility-related services. These examples describe the grantees’ work: Bonei Olam says it provides financial assistance, guidance, and referrals related to assisted reproductive technology; Zichron Eliyahu says it helps families in need with tuition and related expenses; Flatbush Shomrim Safety Patrol says it patrols neighborhood streets and promotes crime prevention; and Catskills Hatzalah says it provides pre-hospital emergency medical treatment and transportation at no cost.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 25 grants totaling $155,083. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $21,500, with a median grant of $1,800. The largest awards included $21,500 to Yeshiva Khal Zichron Mordechai, $20,360 to Bonei Olam, $19,088 to Various Contributions, and $18,000 each to Bais Medrash of Flatbush, Congregation Kollel of Flatbush, and Kollel Bnei Yeshivas. The listed purposes for these grants were general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Moshe Mehlman as president and Simi Mehlman as treasurer.
Moshe & Simi Mehlman Charitable is led by Moshe Mehlman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Moshe Mehlman
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Simi Mehlman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Moshe & Simi Mehlman Charitable
How much does Moshe & Simi Mehlman Charitable give each year?
Moshe & Simi Mehlman Charitable gave $155K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $196K across 32 grants.
What is Moshe & Simi Mehlman Charitable's typical grant size?
Moshe & Simi Mehlman Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $1,800, and its average grant was $6,203, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Moshe & Simi Mehlman Charitable that year got $3K on average.
Where does Moshe & Simi Mehlman Charitable give grants?
Moshe & Simi Mehlman Charitable gives mostly in New York: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (19 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Lakewood, NJ (2 grants).
Does Moshe & Simi Mehlman Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of Moshe & Simi Mehlman Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Moshe & Simi Mehlman Charitable's largest grantees?
Moshe & Simi Mehlman Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Yeshiva Khal Zichron Mordechai ($21,500), Bonei Olam ($20,360) and Various Contributions ($19,088), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Moshe & Simi Mehlman Charitable?
Moshe & Simi Mehlman Charitable reported $57K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $155K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $948 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Moshe & Simi Mehlman Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for religious congregations and educational organizations, as well as organizations serving families, providing neighborhood safety patrols, emergency medical care, and assistance with fertility-related services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Moshe & Simi Mehlman Charitable?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Moshe & Simi Mehlman Charitable's EIN?
Moshe & Simi Mehlman Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8001594. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Moshe & Simi Mehlman Charitable 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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Grantable. (2026). Moshe & Simi Mehlman Charitable funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/moshe-and-simi-mehlman-charitable-morg_0848c5b6405a423086bdc8c371e9122f
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