The Light of Chaim Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Monsey, NY EIN: 92-1440719

The Light of Chaim Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Monsey, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 54 grants totaling $187K.

Key facts about The Light of Chaim Foundation

EIN: 92-1440719
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $187,203
Grants made (2024): 54
Average grant: $3,467
Median grant: $346
Total assets: $2,788
Primary geography: New York (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The Light of Chaim Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Light of Chaim Foundation's 54 itemized 2024 grants were New York (97%). The most frequent recipient cities were Spring Valley, NY (22 grants), Brooklyn, NY (15 grants), Monsey, NY (9 grants) and Lakewood, NJ (2 grants). None of its 54 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (47 grants) and "Charitable" (7 grants).

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.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3K

-97.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$187K

+72.5% YoY

Grant Count

+285.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

-55.3% YoY

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.

About The Light of Chaim Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

New York $182K (97%)

New Jersey $5K (3%)

Share of all 54 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

New Jersey New York

Cities

Spring ValleyBrooklynMonseyLakewoodNew SquareJacksonKiryas JoelMonroeToms Tiver

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,788	$117,543	$120,000
Revenue	$80,000	$100,000	$120,000
Expenses	$188,059	$111,686	—
Qualifying Distributions	$187,203	$108,498	—
Net Investment Income	—	—	—
Distributable Amount	$2,301	$5,789	—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

68 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Machne Bnos Aquare ($86,572), Cong Sdei Yakov Inc ($15,000), Mosdot Torat Aaron ($14,640).

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

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Chaim Friedman	Trustee	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Light of Chaim Foundation?

The Light of Chaim Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Monsey, NY. It holds $3K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Light of Chaim Foundation?

As of 2024, The Light of Chaim Foundation holds $3K in total assets with $80K in annual revenue. It awarded 54 grants totaling $187K in 2024.

Where does The Light of Chaim Foundation operate?

The Light of Chaim Foundation has awarded grants in New Jersey, New York.

What size grants does The Light of Chaim Foundation award?

In 2024, The Light of Chaim Foundation awarded 54 grants totaling $187K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Light of Chaim Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Light of Chaim Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.