Peylim Lev Lachim
Peylim Lev Lachim is a public charity based in Lakewood, New Jersey. Its stated primary focus is supporting Lev L’Achim in Israel, including social services, counseling, school placement, and adult education, alongside support for educational institutions in North America.
Peylim Lev Lachim at a glance
In short: Peylim Lev Lachim gave $206K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in New Jersey. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $206,100
- +21.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +13.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,124
- +7.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,800
- Total assets
- $159,977
- +53.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (6 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Peylim Lev Lachim
- Contact
Mailing address: 1217 Madison Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Phone: (718) 258-7760
Website: https://levlachim.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Peylim Lev Lachim funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Manhattan High School ($35K). Together the top 10 received $139K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($54,800), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 75 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated primary focus is supporting Lev L’Achim’s work in Israel, and it also reports support for educational institutions in North America. In 2024, 56% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey and 44% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Peylim Lev Lachim open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 12 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $14K 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 $158K (2022) to $297K (2020). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $206K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan High School New York, NY | Educational Grants | $35,000 |
| 5 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $54,800 |
| Cong Keren Hagemach Brooklyn, NY | Educational Grants | $21,600 |
| Cong Kahal Chasidy Chernobyl Lawrence, NY | Educational Grants | $18,300 |
| Lakewood Cheder School Lakewood, NJ | Educational Scholarships | $17,500 |
| Yeshiva Tiferes Yisroel Brooklyn, NY | Educational Grants | $10,500 |
| Talmudic Research Center Passaic, NJ | Educational Grants | $10,000 |
| Yeshivas Eitz Chayim Lakewood, NJ | Educational Grants | $7,400 |
| Bais Yaakov High School Lakewood, NJ | Educational Grants | $7,000 |
| Bais Reuven Kamenetz Lakewood, NJ | Educational Grants | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $159,977 | $5,811,459 | $5,755,833 | $206,100 | 17 |
| 2023 | $104,351 | $5,009,331 | $4,905,076 | $169,604 | 15 |
| 2022 | $1,097 | $5,485,857 | $5,459,794 | $158,400 | 12 |
| 2021 | $4,589 | $4,953,588 | $4,690,110 | $258,136 | 14 |
| 2020 | $19,478 | $3,987,788 | $4,205,684 | $297,244 | 17 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that it is an umbrella for Jewish, Torah-based programs, including worship, lectures, and financial support for U.S. and Israeli institutions involved in education and outreach. Its filing describes support for Israeli organizations’ outreach services and for educational institutions in North America.
The 2024 grants included educational grants and scholarships. Among the grantees described in their own mission statements, Lakewood Cheder School provides religious and secular education for elementary-age children; Bais Yaakov High School of Lakewood provides religious and secular education to high school students; and the Talmudic Research Center of Northern New Jersey trains students in Talmud, Jewish thought, and Jewish ethical and moral concepts.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Peylim Lev Lachim reported 17 grants totaling $206,100. Grants ranged from $6,000 to $35,000, with a median of $7,800. The largest listed grants included $35,000 to Manhattan High School for educational grants, $24,000 to an individual recipient in New Jersey for educational scholarships, $21,600 to Cong Keren Hagemach for educational grants, and $18,300 to Cong Kahal Chasidy Chernobyl for educational grants. Other listed recipients included Lakewood Cheder School ($17,500), Yeshiva Tiferes Yisroel ($10,500), and Talmudic Research Center ($10,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joseph C. Karmel as national director, Nachum Barnetsky as vice president, Joseph H. Brachfeld as president, Shlomo Teichman as chairman, Harris Mermelstein as secretary, and Isaac Pinter as treasurer.
Peylim Lev Lachim is led by Joseph H. Brachfeld, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph H. Brachfeld
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shlomo Teichman
Chairman
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
joseph c karmel
Nat'l Director
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Nachum Barnetsky
Vice President
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$54K (2020) → $54K (2024)
Harris Mermelstein
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Isaac Pinter
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $54K, to Nachum Barnetsky (Vice President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Peylim Lev Lachim
How much does Peylim Lev Lachim give each year?
Peylim Lev Lachim gave $206K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $170K across 15 grants.
What is Peylim Lev Lachim's typical grant size?
Peylim Lev Lachim's median grant in 2024 was $7,800, and its average grant was $12,124, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Peylim Lev Lachim that year got $11K on average.
Where does Peylim Lev Lachim give grants?
Peylim Lev Lachim gives mostly in New Jersey: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (44%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lakewood, NJ (6 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does Peylim Lev Lachim give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Peylim Lev Lachim's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Grants" (11 grants) and "Educational Scholarships" (6 grants).
Who are Peylim Lev Lachim's largest grantees?
Peylim Lev Lachim's largest 2024 grantees include Manhattan High School ($35,000), Cong Keren Hagemach ($21,600) and Cong Kahal Chasidy Chernobyl ($18,300), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($54,800), which are not listed by name. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Peylim Lev Lachim?
Peylim Lev Lachim reported $160K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.8M.
What does Peylim Lev Lachim fund?
The organization states that it is an umbrella for Jewish, Torah-based programs, including worship, lectures, and financial support for U.S. and Israeli institutions involved in education and outreach. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Peylim Lev Lachim?
Peylim Lev Lachim has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check levlachim.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Peylim Lev Lachim's EIN?
Peylim Lev Lachim's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-5643666. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 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 October 19, 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 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 23, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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