The Light of Chaim Foundation
The Light of Chaim Foundation is a private foundation based in Monsey, New York. Its 2024 filing records grants to charitable organizations, including religious and educational organizations, with nearly all grant dollars going to recipients in New York.
The Light of Chaim Foundation at a glance
In short: The Light of Chaim Foundation gave $187K across 54 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $187,203
- +72.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 54
- +285.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,467
- -55.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $346
- Total assets
- $2,788
- -97.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (97% 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 Light of Chaim Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6 Slevin Ct, Monsey, NY 10952
Phone: (845) 362-4301
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Light of Chaim Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Machne Bnos Aquare ($87K). Together the top 10 received $163K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 68 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 3% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Light of Chaim Foundation gives
- In 2024 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
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $108K (2023) to $187K (2024). In 2024 it made 54 grants totaling $187K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Machne Bnos Aquare Spring Valley, NY | Charity | $86,572 |
| Cong Sdei Yakov Inc Spring Valley, NY | Charity | $15,000 |
| Mosdot Torat Aaron Spring Valley, NY | Charitable | $14,640 |
| Shekel Hakodesh Spring Valley, NY | Charity | $11,400 |
| Cong Yeshuos Yisroel Spring Valley, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Bnos Yaakov Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $9,000 |
| Mikvah Yisroel Spring Valley, NY | Charity | $5,800 |
| Yeshivas Toras ZEV Inc Lakewood, NJ | Charity | $3,980 |
| Cong of Kiryas SKVER Spring Valley, NY | Charity | $3,336 |
| Cong Shivtei Yisroel Spring Valley, NY | Charitable | $3,150 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,788 | $80,000 | $188,059 | $187,203 | 54 | $187,203 | $2,301 |
| 2023 | $117,543 | $100,000 | $111,686 | $108,498 | 14 | $108,498 | $5,789 |
| 2022 | $120,000 | $120,000 | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Light of Chaim Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K 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 grantees’ stated missions indicate the kinds of organizations it supports. For example, Yeshivas Toras Zev says it supports indigent Torah scholars and their families with stipends and holiday assistance. Maamar Mordechai says it provides scholarships and educational support to Torah students, as well as assistance to poor and indigent people. Yad LTalmid says it provides programs for teens and young adults in religious communities and support and wedding essentials to impoverished adults.
Other grantee missions include promoting the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov (Mifal Mayunes), providing advocacy for families of children with disabilities or addictions (Kesher Nafshi), and supporting people and families affected by congenital heart defects (YL Hearts).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 54 grants totaling $187,203. Grant amounts ranged from $3 to $86,572, with a median grant of $346. Its largest grants included $86,572 to Machne Bnos Aquare, $15,000 to Cong Sdei Yakov Inc, $14,640 to Mosdot Torat Aaron, and $11,400 to Shekel Hakodesh. Each of these recipients is listed in Spring Valley, New York.
In 2023, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $108,498. Its 2022 filing lists no grants. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 54 grants totaling $187,203.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Chaim Friedman is listed as trustee.
The Light of Chaim Foundation is led by Chaim Friedman, Trustee on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chaim Friedman
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Light of Chaim Foundation
How much does The Light of Chaim Foundation give each year?
The Light of Chaim Foundation gave $187K across 54 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $108K across 14 grants.
What is The Light of Chaim Foundation's typical grant size?
The Light of Chaim Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $346, and its average grant was $3,467, across 54 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Light of Chaim Foundation give grants?
The Light of Chaim Foundation gives mostly in New York: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Spring Valley, NY (22 grants), Brooklyn, NY (15 grants), Monsey, NY (9 grants) and Lakewood, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Light of Chaim Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 54 grants with a stated purpose on The Light of Chaim Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (47 grants) and "Charitable" (7 grants).
Who are The Light of Chaim Foundation's largest grantees?
The Light of Chaim Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Machne Bnos Aquare ($86,572), Cong Sdei Yakov Inc ($15,000) and Mosdot Torat Aaron ($14,640), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Light of Chaim Foundation?
The Light of Chaim Foundation reported $3K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $187K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Light of Chaim Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grantees’ stated missions indicate the kinds of organizations it supports. For example, Yeshivas Toras Zev says it supports indigent Torah scholars and their families with stipends and holiday assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Light of Chaim Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Light of Chaim Foundation's EIN?
The Light of Chaim Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1440719. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does The Light of Chaim Foundation 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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