The Becky Saka Chesed Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Miami, FL EIN: 83-2277337

The Becky Saka Chesed Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Miami, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K.

The Becky Saka Chesed Foundation Inc at a glance

In short: The Becky Saka Chesed Foundation Inc gave $5K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $5K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2023)
$5,300
-84.9% vs 2022
Grants made (2023)
1
-50.0% vs 2022
Average grant
$5,300
-69.7% vs 2022
Median grant
$5,300
Primary geography
Florida (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.

Who The Becky Saka Chesed Foundation Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2023

Beth Israel Congregation: $5KBeth Israel Congregation$5K

The largest 2023 recipient was Beth Israel Congregation ($5K).

Grant Size Distribution

12 grants across all recorded years

12<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

Cities

Miami BeachMiamiLakewoodSurfside

How The Becky Saka Chesed Foundation Inc gives

  • Giving fell 87% from 2020 to 2023. Method
  • In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K$40K7 grants2020 2 grants2021 2 grants2022 1 grant2023

From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $40K (2020). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Beth Israel Congregation Miami Beach, FLto support contribution made to the foundation$5,300
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2023——$5,436$5,3001$5,300—$63
2022$5,436$5,220$35,269$35,0002$35,000—$699
2021$35,485$1$20,467$20,4002$20,400$1$2,229
2020$55,951$1,109$40,002$39,9587——$4,112

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Becky Saka Chesed Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $63 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Becky Saka Chesed Foundation Inc is led by Joseph R. Saka, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.

Officers on the 2023 filing

  • Joseph R. Saka

    Director & President

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gedale Fenster

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Joey Saka

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jason Saka

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Becky Saka Chesed Foundation Inc

How much does The Becky Saka Chesed Foundation Inc give each year?

The Becky Saka Chesed Foundation Inc gave $5K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $35K across 2 grants.

What is The Becky Saka Chesed Foundation Inc?

The Becky Saka Chesed Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Miami, FL.

Where does The Becky Saka Chesed Foundation Inc operate?

The Becky Saka Chesed Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Florida, New Jersey.

How much is The Becky Saka Chesed Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Becky Saka Chesed Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $63 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Becky Saka Chesed Foundation Inc's EIN?

The Becky Saka Chesed Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2277337. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023

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