The Issachar & Miriam Bistritzky
The Issachar & Miriam Bistritzky is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2025 grants included support for religious and educational organizations and social services.
The Issachar & Miriam Bistritzky at a glance
In short: The Issachar & Miriam Bistritzky gave $75K across 68 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $74,901
- +26.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 68
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,101
- +26.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $320
- Total assets
- $196,163
- -25.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Issachar & Miriam Bistritzky
- Contact
Application contact: Issachar Bistritzky
Mailing address: 4815 15Th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Phone: (718) 853-8775
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Issachar & Miriam Bistritzky funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cong Tiferes Inc ($13K). Together the top 10 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
306 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 305 grants of 306 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 7% to recipients in New Jersey. The listed grants also included recipients in Florida, accounting for a rounded share of 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 68 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Issachar & Miriam Bistritzky gives
- 26% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 742% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $59K (2024) to $107K (2021). In 2025 it made 68 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cong Tiferes Inc Monsey, NY | Religious & Educational | $12,500 |
| Ohel Sholmo DOV Brooklyn, NY | Religious & Educational | $10,000 |
| Cong Beth Shalom Lawrence, NY | Religious & Educational | $6,600 |
| Beis Hamedrash Chassidei Amshinov Brooklyn, NY | Religious & Educational | $5,032 |
| Yeshiva Meor Enaim Brooklyn, NY | Religious & Educational | $5,000 |
| Cong Boyan Brooklyn, NY | Religious & Educational | $3,255 |
| Federation of Jewish Communities New York, NY | Social Services | $2,500 |
| Cong Rachmastrivka Brooklyn, NY | Religious & Educational | $2,400 |
| Cong Mishkan Hatalmud Lakewood, NJ | Religious & Educational | $2,000 |
| Congregation Lev Arye Dsanz Spring Valley, NY | Religious & Educational | $1,800 |
Ready to take the next step with The Issachar & Miriam Bistritzky?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $196,163 | $10,000 | $76,126 | $74,901 | 68 | $74,901 | $10,096 |
| 2024 | $261,952 | $105,000 | $60,106 | $59,031 | 68 | $59,031 | $11,057 |
| 2023 | $217,058 | $100,400 | $81,567 | $79,319 | 69 | $79,319 | $9,857 |
| 2022 | $198,225 | $100,000 | $75,297 | $74,418 | 1 | $74,418 | $9,174 |
| 2021 | $174,334 | $110,000 | $107,384 | $106,562 | 100 | — | $8,502 |
| 2020 | $170,906 | $125,000 | $60,653 | $59,903 | 82 | — | $6,832 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Issachar & Miriam Bistritzky reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2025 — 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 listed 2025 grants show support primarily for religious and educational purposes, as well as some social services. Among the organizations it supported, Menuha Chesed Services Corp says it provides services for people with mental and physical disabilities and respite for their caregivers and families. Tzur Foundation Inc says it distributes funds to families of widows and orphans for basic needs, while Matat Mordechai says it provides grants to poor Jewish individuals and families for necessities including food, clothing, and shelter.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 68 grants totaling $74,901. Grant amounts ranged from $5 to $12,500, with a median of $320. Notable grants included $12,500 to Cong Tiferes Inc, $10,000 to Ohel Sholmo Dov, $6,600 to Cong Beth Shalom, $5,032 to Beis Hamedrash Chassidei Amshinov, and $5,000 to Yeshiva Meor Enaim.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. How to apply: Contact Issachar Bistritzky with a written application describing charitable causes and goals. The filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Issachar Bistritzky and Miriam Bistritzky as trustees.
The Issachar & Miriam Bistritzky's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Issachar Bistritzky
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Miriam Bistritzky
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Issachar & Miriam Bistritzky
How much does The Issachar & Miriam Bistritzky give each year?
The Issachar & Miriam Bistritzky gave $75K across 68 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $59K across 68 grants.
What is The Issachar & Miriam Bistritzky's typical grant size?
The Issachar & Miriam Bistritzky's median grant in 2025 was $320, and its average grant was $1,101, across 68 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Issachar & Miriam Bistritzky give grants?
The Issachar & Miriam Bistritzky gives mostly in New York: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (45 grants), Lakewood, NJ (6 grants), Monsey, NY (5 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Issachar & Miriam Bistritzky give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 68 grants with a stated purpose on The Issachar & Miriam Bistritzky's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious & Educational" (52 grants) and "Social Services" (16 grants).
Who are The Issachar & Miriam Bistritzky's largest grantees?
The Issachar & Miriam Bistritzky's largest 2025 grantees include Cong Tiferes Inc ($12,500), Ohel Sholmo DOV ($10,000) and Cong Beth Shalom ($6,600), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Issachar & Miriam Bistritzky?
The Issachar & Miriam Bistritzky reported $196K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $75K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Issachar & Miriam Bistritzky fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2025 grants show support primarily for religious and educational purposes, as well as some social services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Issachar & Miriam Bistritzky?
The Issachar & Miriam Bistritzky has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Issachar & Miriam Bistritzky's EIN?
The Issachar & Miriam Bistritzky's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1539728. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work The Issachar & Miriam Bistritzky funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Issachar & Miriam Bistritzky's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Zichron Chaim Charity Fund
Brooklyn, NY
Assets
$12K
Grants
237
Total Given
$132K
The JMG Foundation
East Rutherford, NJ
The JMG Foundation funds educational and religious activities, primarily supporting organizations in New York and California, with additional giving in New Jersey and other locations. In 2023 it awarded 209 grants totaling about $3.04 million; the median grant was $2,000, though grants ranged widely. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$-3,447
Grants
209
Total Given
$3.0M
Greenzweig Family Foundation
Monsey, NY
The Greenzweig Family Foundation supports charitable organizations with general operating support; its 2024 filing reports one grant of $180,501 to a recipient in Monsey, New York. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.
Assets
$1.5M
Grants
1
Total Given
$181K
Moses and Miriam Vogel Charitable Foundation Tr
Brooklyn, NY
The foundation supports charitable organizations, with reported giving spanning Jewish education, aid to indigent families, and medical and social services. Its 2024 filing shows one grant of $180,923 for general support to a recipient in Brooklyn, New York; earlier grants went to organizations in several states. It contributes only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.4M
Grants
1
Total Given
$181K
Ralph J Harary Foundation Inc
New York, NY
The foundation supports religious and educational institutions and community-service organizations, including work in health support, youth mentoring, and children’s services. Its 2024 grants ranged from $101 to $558,200, with a median of $1,048, and 81% of grant dollars went to New York recipients, 16% to New Jersey, and 3% to Florida. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.1M
Grants
478
Total Given
$4.9M
LCPV Foundation Inc
Monroe, NY
LCPV Foundation supports a range of charitable, educational, and religious organizations, with 2024 grants concentrated in New York, New Jersey, and California, and smaller amounts in Minnesota and Florida. Grants ranged from $1,020 to $259,990, with a median of $5,200. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$2.1M
Grants
91
Total Given
$1.4M
More similar funders
More Funders in New York
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Issachar & Miriam Bistritzky funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-issachar-and-miriam-bistritzky-morg_00fbce3891fd4e60b50fbef294d154ab
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_271539728_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{The Issachar \& Miriam Bistritzky funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/the-issachar-and-miriam-bistritzky-morg_00fbce3891fd4e60b50fbef294d154ab},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-17. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from The Issachar & Miriam Bistritzky's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Issachar & Miriam Bistritzky down — hundreds of funders to go?