The Jimmy and Berta Khezrie Charitable Foundation is a private non-operating foundation established in 2015 and based in Long Branch, New Jersey. The foundation operates as a trust structure and holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. It functions as a grantmaking foundation that makes distributions to qualified charitable organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$220K
-9.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$27K
+199.4% YoY
Grant Count
4
-42.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
+423.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary focus areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
The foundation primarily directs its charitable contributions to 501(c)(3) organizations, with a particular emphasis on funding in New Jersey and New York.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grantmaking is by invitation only.
Grant Range
$8,000 (2024); $2,000 (2023)
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in New Jersey and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving (as of most recent filings):
- Total assets (2023): $242,454
- Total assets (2024): $220,000
- Total revenues (2023): $3,654
- Total expenses (2023): $12,206
- Total liabilities (2023): $0
- Giving rate: 12.2% of assets
Tax-Exempt Status: Ruling date: March 2015
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $219,717 | $242,454 | $251,006 |
| Revenue | $7,978 | $3,654 | $1,167 |
| Expenses | $30,715 | $12,206 | $311,999 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $26,800 | $8,952 | $308,845 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,063 | $3,654 | $1,167 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
161 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Yeshiva Yagdil Torah ($10,000), Ohel Yaacob Congregation ($10,000), Cong Our Boyz Inc ($5,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YESHIVA YAGDIL TORAH BROOKLYN, NY | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| OHEL YAACOB CONGREGATION DEAL, NJ | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| CONG OUR BOYZ INC LAKEWOOD, NJ | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| TIFFERES YAAKOV LAKEWOOD, NJ | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $1,800 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES KHEZRIE | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| BERTA KHEZRIE | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has demonstrated variable grantmaking activity in recent years, with a significant increase in giving in 2022 (72 grants totaling $281,000) followed by reduced activity in 2023 and 2024 (4 grants annually). Recent grants have supported religious organizations and health-related nonprofits.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Jimmy and Berta Khezrie fund?
The foundation's primary focus areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services The foundation primarily directs its charitable contributions to 501(c)(3) organizations, with a particular emphasis on funding in New Jersey and New York.
How do I apply for a grant from The Jimmy and Berta Khezrie?
**Grant Activity:** • Total giving in 2024: $27,000 across 4 grants • Total giving in 2023: $8,000 across 4 grants • Total giving in 2022: $281,000 across 72 grants • Median grant size: $8,000 (2024); $2,000 (2023) • Grant range: $2,000 to $10,000 **Recent Grantees (2023):** • Congregation Beth Torah: $2,000 • Park Avenue Synagogue: $2,000 • Nevus Outreach: $1,000 **Application Policy:** The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grantmaking is by invitation only.
Where does The Jimmy and Berta Khezrie make grants?
The foundation primarily supports organizations in New Jersey and New York.
What size grants does The Jimmy and Berta Khezrie award?
In 2024, The Jimmy and Berta Khezrie awarded 4 grants totaling $27K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Jimmy and Berta Khezrie's EIN?
The Jimmy and Berta Khezrie's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6505143. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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