The Aron and Ritchel Zichron
The Aron and Ritchel Zichron is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2024 filing reports 11 grants totaling $449,944 to organizations in New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.
The Aron and Ritchel Zichron at a glance
In short: The Aron and Ritchel Zichron gave $450K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $449,944
- +7.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -35.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $40,904
- +66.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $5,579,027
- +8.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Aron and Ritchel Zichron
- How to Apply
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The filing lists CO Zell Ettinger as the contact. Application form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions are listed as N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: Co Zell Ettinger
Mailing address: 3001 Avenue M, Brooklyn, NY 11210
Phone: (718) 692-1212
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Aron and Ritchel Zichron funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia ($78K). Together the top 10 received $327K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 54 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 17% to Pennsylvania, and 4% to New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Aron and Ritchel Zichron gives
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 45% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 185% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $244K (2022) to $450K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $450K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Charities Brooklyn, NY | Charity | $123,001 |
| Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | Charity | $78,000 |
| Mirrer Yeshiva Brooklyn, NY | Charity | $75,000 |
| A Time Brooklyn, NY | Charity | $60,000 |
| Cong Bais Yeshaya Brooklyn, NY | Charity | $31,005 |
| Central Fund of Israel Cedarhurst, NY | Charity | $25,000 |
| Chemdas Shlomo Brooklyn, NY | Charity | $19,538 |
| Tehila Ldovid Brooklyn, NY | Charity | $16,500 |
| Tzur Foundation Lakewood, NJ | Charity | $16,000 |
| Yeshiva Zichron Leyma Union, NJ | Charity | $3,300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,579,027 | $1,528,428 | $481,839 | $449,944 | 11 | $449,944 | $841,676 | $243,201 |
| 2023 | $5,166,213 | $836,114 | $444,112 | $418,094 | 17 | $418,094 | $348,071 | $227,678 |
| 2022 | $4,594,523 | $1,119,874 | $261,222 | $243,863 | 10 | $243,863 | $203,748 | $195,978 |
| 2021 | $3,798,152 | $810,649 | $327,515 | $310,310 | 1 | $310,310 | $190,328 | $163,592 |
| 2020 | $3,315,018 | $491,905 | $327,115 | $313,150 | 15 | — | $77,176 | $150,428 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Aron and Ritchel Zichron reported a distributable amount of $243K 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 went to a range of organizations, including yeshibas, charities, and community-service organizations. Among its grantees, Central Fund of Israel describes its mission as directing donations to charities in Israel; TZUR Foundation says it supports families of widows and orphans with basic food and clothing; and Agudath Israel of America describes work addressing community social challenges through education, human services, and social action.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $449,944. Grants ranged from $2,600 to $123,001, with a median grant of $25,000. Notable awards included $123,001 to Various Charities, $78,000 to Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia, $75,000 to Mirrer Yeshiva, and $60,000 to A TIME. Central Fund of Israel received $25,000, TZUR Foundation received $16,000, and Agudath Israel of America received $2,600.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Aron Tessler, Naomi Tessler, and Mendel Tessler as trustees.
The Aron and Ritchel Zichron's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Aron Tessler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mendel Tessler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Naomi Tessler
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 The Aron and Ritchel Zichron
How much does The Aron and Ritchel Zichron give each year?
The Aron and Ritchel Zichron gave $450K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $418K across 17 grants.
What is The Aron and Ritchel Zichron's typical grant size?
The Aron and Ritchel Zichron's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $40,904, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Aron and Ritchel Zichron give grants?
The Aron and Ritchel Zichron gives mostly in New York: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (6 grants).
Does The Aron and Ritchel Zichron give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Aron and Ritchel Zichron's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (11 grants).
Who are The Aron and Ritchel Zichron's largest grantees?
The Aron and Ritchel Zichron's largest 2024 grantees include Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia ($78,000), Mirrer Yeshiva ($75,000) and A Time ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Aron and Ritchel Zichron?
The Aron and Ritchel Zichron reported $5.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $450K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $243K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Aron and Ritchel Zichron fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to a range of organizations, including yeshibas, charities, and community-service organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Aron and Ritchel Zichron?
The filing lists CO Zell Ettinger as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Aron and Ritchel Zichron's EIN?
The Aron and Ritchel Zichron's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0504976. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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