R' Shaya Ben Moshe Foundation
R' Shaya Ben Moshe Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including congregations in Brooklyn.
R' Shaya Ben Moshe Foundation at a glance
In short: R' Shaya Ben Moshe Foundation gave $40K across 102 grants in 2024 (avg $391.392), mostly in New York. 49% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $39,922
- +35.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 102
- -8.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $391
- +47.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50
- Total assets
- $56,037
- -7.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 49% first-time grantees (30 of 61, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (99% 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 R' Shaya Ben Moshe Foundation
- 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: 1459 48Th St Apt 4, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Phone: (732) 864-5757
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who R' Shaya Ben Moshe Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cong Yetev Lev ($16K across 10 grants). Together the top 10 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
745 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 745 grants of 745 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 1% to Pennsylvania, and less than 1% to New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 102 itemized grants.
Cities
Is R' Shaya Ben Moshe Foundation open to new grantees?
49%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 30 of 61 grantees (49%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $273; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $50 first-time, $100 repeat.
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 $29K (2023) to $59K (2021). In 2024 it made 102 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cong Yetev Lev Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $5,300 |
| S8 Cong Yetev Lev Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $5,014 |
| Cong Ohr Hachaim Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Cong Yetev Lev Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $3,936 |
| Cong Yetev Lev Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $3,600 |
| Cong Pri Ho'oretz Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $3,300 |
| Congregation Yetev Lev Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $2,900 |
| Cong Yetev Lev Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $1,814 |
| Friedman Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $900 |
| Shar Menachem Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $56,037 | $35,500 | $39,922 | $39,922 | 102 | $39,922 |
| 2023 | $60,459 | — | $29,485 | $29,485 | 111 | $29,485 |
| 2022 | $89,944 | $29,250 | $57,264 | $57,253 | 217 | $57,253 |
| 2021 | $117,958 | $16,000 | $59,171 | $58,819 | 144 | $58,819 |
| 2020 | $161,129 | $41,500 | $35,450 | $35,362 | 171 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated here. Among its 2024 grantees, BEIS YOSEF CHAIM INC describes its mission as providing financial assistance to religious and charitable organizations worldwide so they can continue their activities. The foundation gave this organization $100.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 102 grants totaling $39,922. Grant amounts ranged from $2 to $5,300, with a median of $50. Its largest reported grants included Cong Yetev Lev ($5,300), S8 Cong Yetev Lev ($5,014), Cong Ohr Hachaim ($5,000), and Cong Yetev Lev ($3,936 and $3,600); each was designated for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Chaim Wieder and Helene Wieder as trustees.
R' Shaya Ben Moshe Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chaim Wieder
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Helene Wieder
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 R' Shaya Ben Moshe Foundation
How much does R' Shaya Ben Moshe Foundation give each year?
R' Shaya Ben Moshe Foundation gave $40K across 102 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $29K across 111 grants.
What is R' Shaya Ben Moshe Foundation's typical grant size?
R' Shaya Ben Moshe Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50, and its average grant was $391, across 102 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from R' Shaya Ben Moshe Foundation that year got $273 on average.
Where does R' Shaya Ben Moshe Foundation give grants?
R' Shaya Ben Moshe Foundation gives mostly in New York: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (89 grants), Monsey, NY (4 grants) and Spring Valley, NY (2 grants).
Does R' Shaya Ben Moshe Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of R' Shaya Ben Moshe Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (102 of 102) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are R' Shaya Ben Moshe Foundation's largest grantees?
R' Shaya Ben Moshe Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cong Yetev Lev ($15,669 across 10 grants), Cong Ohr Hachaim ($5,180 across 4 grants) and S8 Cong Yetev Lev ($5,014), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is R' Shaya Ben Moshe Foundation?
R' Shaya Ben Moshe Foundation reported $56K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $36K.
What does R' Shaya Ben Moshe Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated here. Among its 2024 grantees, BEIS YOSEF CHAIM INC describes its mission as providing financial assistance to religious and charitable organizations worldwide so they can continue their activities. The foundation gave this organization $100. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from R' Shaya Ben Moshe Foundation?
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 R' Shaya Ben Moshe Foundation's EIN?
R' Shaya Ben Moshe Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3383908. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does R' Shaya Ben Moshe Foundation 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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