The Keren Yitzchak Foundation Inc
The Keren Yitzchak Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in New Jersey, with the stated purposes of the grants described as religious endeavors.
The Keren Yitzchak Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Keren Yitzchak Foundation Inc gave $72K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $72,245
- +2527.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +450.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,568
- +377.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $3,341
- +465.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Keren Yitzchak Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Its 2024 filing says requests should be submitted in writing and include a history of the organization’s charitable activities. It states that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Gideon Adler Co Gideon Adler Co Cpa
Mailing address: 19-03 Maple Ave, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Phone: (201) 791-6696
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Keren Yitzchak Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Yeshiva Be'er Yitzchak ($20K). Together the top 10 received $71K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 56 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Keren Yitzchak Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 77% from 2022 to 2025. 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
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $770 (2023) to $431K (2021). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $72K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva Be'er Yitzchak Hillside, NJ | Religious Endeavors | $20,000 |
| Chabad of the Shore Long Branch, NJ | Religiousendeavors | $15,000 |
| The Englewood Stiebel Englewood, NJ | Religious Endeavors | $10,000 |
| East Hill Synogogue Englewood, NJ | Religiousendeavors | $8,400 |
| Bris Avraham Hillside, NJ | Religiousendeavors | $4,200 |
| Cheder Yaldei Menachem Hillside, NJ | Religiousendeavors | $4,000 |
| Englewood Torah Center Englewood, NJ | Religiousendeavors | $3,600 |
| Chabad of Englewood Englewood, NJ | Religiousendeavors | $1,800 |
| Chabad Rutgers New Brunswick, NJ | Religiousendeavors | $1,800 |
| Sons of Israel Ocean Township, NJ | Religiousendeavors | $1,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,341 | $75,000 | $72,250 | $72,245 | 11 |
| 2024 | $591 | — | $2,781 | $2,750 | 2 |
| 2023 | $3,372 | $3,900 | $800 | $770 | 1 |
| 2022 | $272 | $289,500 | $311,950 | $311,920 | 20 |
| 2021 | $22,722 | $320,000 | $431,256 | $431,225 | 22 |
| 2020 | $133,978 | $330,000 | $397,110 | $397,080 | 11 |
| 2019 | $201,088 | $200,000 | $26 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to religious and community organizations. One recipient, Cheder Yaldei Menachem Inc, describes its own mission as enriching youth in the educational understandings of Jewish traditions and religion.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $72,245. Grants ranged from $1,645 to $20,000, with a median grant of $4,000. The largest grants included $20,000 to Yeshiva Be'er Yitzchak, $15,000 to Chabad of the Shore, $10,000 to The Englewood Stiebel, and $8,400 to East Hill Synagogue. Other recipients included Bris Avraham ($4,200), Cheder Yaldei Menachem ($4,000), and Englewood Torah Center ($3,600).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Claire Kahane, Stephanie Pomerantz, and Jason Kahane as trustees.
The Keren Yitzchak Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Claire Kahane
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Stephanie Pomerantz
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jason Kahane
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David Kahane (2019–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Keren Yitzchak Foundation Inc
How much does The Keren Yitzchak Foundation Inc give each year?
The Keren Yitzchak Foundation Inc gave $72K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3K across 2 grants.
What is The Keren Yitzchak Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Keren Yitzchak Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $6,568, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Keren Yitzchak Foundation Inc give grants?
The Keren Yitzchak Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Englewood, NJ (5 grants) and Hillside, NJ (3 grants).
Does The Keren Yitzchak Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Keren Yitzchak Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religiousendeavors" (9 grants).
Who are The Keren Yitzchak Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Keren Yitzchak Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Yeshiva Be'er Yitzchak ($20,000), Chabad of the Shore ($15,000) and The Englewood Stiebel ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Keren Yitzchak Foundation Inc?
The Keren Yitzchak Foundation Inc reported $3K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $75K.
What does The Keren Yitzchak Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to religious and community organizations. One recipient, Cheder Yaldei Menachem Inc, describes its own mission as enriching youth in the educational understandings of Jewish traditions and religion. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Keren Yitzchak Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Keren Yitzchak Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Keren Yitzchak Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3741992. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Keren Yitzchak Foundation 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 4, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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