Simchat Hayim Inc
Simchat Hayim Inc is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2025 filing lists grants for assistance for the needy, including awards to congregations and other charitable organizations.
Simchat Hayim Inc at a glance
In short: Simchat Hayim Inc gave $746K across 72 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in New York. 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $746,165
- +13.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 72
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,363
- -0.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,193
- Total assets
- $49,725
- +161.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (29 of 72, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (82% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Simchat Hayim Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 463 7Th Avenue 3Rd Floor, New York, NY 10018
Phone: (212) 869-1450
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Simchat Hayim Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Edmond J Safra Synagogue (EIN 20-5569592) ($67K). Together the top 10 received $349K.
Grant Size Distribution
161 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 157 grants of 161 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 10% to recipients in New Jersey, 3% to recipients in Florida, and less than 1% to recipients in Washington, DC. The filing also lists 4% for an unspecified state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 72 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Simchat Hayim Inc open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 29 of 72 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 58% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $266K (2023) to $746K (2025). In 2025 it made 72 grants totaling $746K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Organizations Under 1000 New York, NY | Assistance for the Needy | $74,583 |
| The Edmond J Safra Synagogue (EIN 20-5569592) Brooklyn, NY | Assistance for the Needy | $67,410 |
| Yeshivat Lev Torah (EIN 27-0431140) Brooklyn, NY | Assistance for the Needy | $50,400 |
| Yad David Inc (EIN 45-4301089) Brooklyn, NY | Assistance for the Needy | $48,000 |
| American Friends of Kisse Rahamim Inc (EIN 27-3126010) Brooklyn, NY | Assistance for the Needy | $42,800 |
| Shaare Zion Congregation (EIN 11-1735956) Brooklyn, NY | Assistance for the Needy | $28,000 |
| Magen Abraham of Brooklyn (EIN 37-1655203) Brooklyn, NY | Assistance for the Needy | $26,787 |
| Heichal Mordechai (EIN 81-5483392) Brooklyn, NY | Assistance for the Needy | $26,000 |
| Renewal (EIN 90-0772896) Brooklyn, NY | Assistance for the Needy | $21,250 |
| Shaare Rahamim Congregation (EIN 11-3389733) Brooklyn, NY | Assistance for the Needy | $19,927 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $49,725 | $778,300 | $747,593 | $746,165 | 72 | $746,165 | $635 |
| 2024 | $19,018 | $321,580 | $664,910 | $656,542 | 63 | $656,542 | $6,032 |
| 2023 | $362,348 | $628,305 | $265,957 | $265,957 | 26 | $265,957 | $2,362 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Simchat Hayim Inc reported a distributable amount of $635 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 72 grants totaling $746,165. Grant amounts ranged from $1,001 to $74,583, with a median of $4,193. The largest listed award was $74,583 to various organizations under $1,000. Other notable grants included $67,410 to The Edmond J Safra Synagogue, $50,400 to Yeshivat Lev Torah, and $48,000 to Yad David Inc. Each was listed for assistance for the needy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sami Souid as president, Mouris Hara as treasurer, and Izak Souid as director.
Simchat Hayim Inc is led by Sami Souid, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sami Souid
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Izak Souid
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mouris Hara
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Simchat Hayim Inc
How much does Simchat Hayim Inc give each year?
Simchat Hayim Inc gave $746K across 72 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $657K across 63 grants.
What is Simchat Hayim Inc's typical grant size?
Simchat Hayim Inc's median grant in 2025 was $4,193, and its average grant was $10,363, across 72 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Simchat Hayim Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does Simchat Hayim Inc give grants?
Simchat Hayim Inc gives mostly in New York: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (39 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), Lakewood, NJ (5 grants) and Long Branch, NJ (3 grants).
Does Simchat Hayim Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 72 grants with a stated purpose on Simchat Hayim Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assistance for the Needy" (72 grants).
Who are Simchat Hayim Inc's largest grantees?
Simchat Hayim Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The Edmond J Safra Synagogue (EIN 20-5569592) ($67,410), Yeshivat Lev Torah (EIN 27-0431140) ($50,400) and Yad David Inc (EIN 45-4301089) ($48,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Simchat Hayim Inc?
Simchat Hayim Inc reported $50K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $746K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $635 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Simchat Hayim Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Simchat Hayim Inc's EIN?
Simchat Hayim Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3335595. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Simchat Hayim 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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