Nachlei Zion Inc
Nachlei Zion Inc is a private foundation based in Lakewood, New Jersey. It supports social, religious, and educational organizations, with grants described as supporting recipients’ religious and educational functions.
Nachlei Zion Inc at a glance
In short: Nachlei Zion Inc gave $675K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $22K). 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $674,650
- +43.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- -44.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,763
- +158.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $157,916
- -68.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (9 of 31, 2024)
- 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 Nachlei Zion Inc
- 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: 24 Carey St, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nachlei Zion Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Emunat Zion ($409K). Together the top 10 received $535K.
Grant Size Distribution
99 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 99 (98%).
Is Nachlei Zion Inc open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 31 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. 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 (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $94K (2022) to $675K (2024). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $675K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emunat Zion | Walfare Assistance | $409,000 |
| David Salomon | Welfare Assistance | $23,000 |
| Yosefh Kilzy | Welfare Assistance | $21,150 |
| Mordechai Stern | Welfare Assistance | $14,000 |
| Shimon Kirshenboim | Welfare Assistance | $14,000 |
| Ofir Michael | Welfare Assistance | $13,000 |
| Nachman Shine | Welfare Assistance | $11,500 |
| Esther Tzuker | Welfare Assistance | $10,500 |
| Yehuda Goldbaum | Welfare Assistance | $10,500 |
| Ahron Gulckarov | Welfare Assistance | $8,100 |
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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 | $157,916 | $354,802 | $690,975 | $674,650 | 31 | $688,080 | $1,014 |
| 2023 | $494,089 | $296,756 | $473,580 | $471,750 | 56 | $471,750 | $1,377 |
| 2022 | $670,913 | $764,087 | $94,720 | $93,700 | 12 | $93,700 | $14,471 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nachlei Zion Inc reported a distributable amount of $1K 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
The foundation states that it was formed to assist social, religious, and educational organizations. It says its grants support the religious and educational functions of the organizations listed.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $674,650. Grant amounts ranged from $3,500 to $409,000, with a median of $7,000. The largest listed grant was $409,000 to EMUNAT ZION, reported for “WALFARE ASSISTANCE.” Other large grants included $23,000 to DAVID SALOMON and $21,150 to YOSEFH KILZY, both reported for “WELFARE ASSISTANCE.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- David Schiller — President
- Shmuel Stern — Treasurer
Nachlei Zion Inc is led by David Schiller, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Schiller
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shmuel Stern
Tresurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Nachlei Zion Inc
How much does Nachlei Zion Inc give each year?
Nachlei Zion Inc gave $675K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $472K across 56 grants.
What is Nachlei Zion Inc's typical grant size?
Nachlei Zion Inc's median grant in 2024 was $7,000, and its average grant was $21,763, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Nachlei Zion Inc that year got $10K on average.
Does Nachlei Zion Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on Nachlei Zion Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Welfare Assistance" (30 grants).
Who are Nachlei Zion Inc's largest grantees?
Nachlei Zion Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Emunat Zion ($409,000), David Salomon ($23,000) and Yosefh Kilzy ($21,150), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Nachlei Zion Inc?
Nachlei Zion Inc reported $158K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $688K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Nachlei Zion Inc fund?
The foundation states that it was formed to assist social, religious, and educational organizations. It says its grants support the religious and educational functions of the organizations listed. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nachlei Zion Inc?
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 Nachlei Zion Inc's EIN?
Nachlei Zion Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2578557. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Nachlei Zion Inc 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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