The Menche Foundation
The Menche Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including Jewish congregations and organizations supporting Jewish lifecycle services, hunger relief, and Jewish texts.
The Menche Foundation at a glance
In short: The Menche Foundation gave $111K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $110,652
- -16.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- -18.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,030
- +2.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,900
- Total assets
- $216,407
- -18.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (58% 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 Menche Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Lco 45 Broadway Fl 8, New York, NY 10006
Phone: (212) 532-5550
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Menche Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was P E F Israel Endowment Funds Inc ($25K). Together the top 10 received $98K.
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 107 grants of 108 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 58% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 18% to New Jersey, 5% to Delaware, and 2% to Massachusetts. A further 17% is listed with the recipient state unspecified.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Menche Foundation gives
- 68% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 $111K (2025) to $199K (2023). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $111K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| P E F Israel Endowment Funds Inc New York, NY | Charitable | $25,450 |
| Tzohar Israel Foundation Woodmere, NY | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Jgive-Friends of Asor Fund USA Inc | Charitable | $17,525 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel Inc Teaneck, NJ | Charitable | $10,360 |
| Jaffa Institute Bergenfeld, NJ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Bukharian Jewish Congregation of Hillcrest Jamaica, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Torah and Nature Foundation Wilmington, DE | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Congregation Zichron Rabbeinu Moshe Feinstein Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Ezrat Israel Inc Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Congregation Bnai Israel New York, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $216,407 | $62,638 | $110,778 | $110,652 | 22 | $110,752 | $53,696 | $9,866 |
| 2024 | $264,547 | $35,131 | $138,053 | $133,032 | 27 | $136,206 | $13,910 | $15,564 |
| 2023 | $367,469 | $202,923 | $201,044 | $198,512 | 32 | $199,536 | $97,115 | $16,242 |
| 2022 | $365,590 | $111,076 | $136,759 | $135,604 | 26 | $136,281 | $40,951 | $16,171 |
| 2021 | $390,856 | $7,044 | $122,073 | $117,098 | 1 | $120,748 | $19 | $21,921 |
| 2020 | $505,885 | $345,640 | $120,117 | $114,200 | 16 | — | $109,959 | $11,444 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Menche Foundation 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 2025 grants include support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Tzohar Israel Foundation says its mission is to assist its affiliate in Israel with Jewish lifecycle programs and services, including help with Jewish marriage and religious practices. American Friends of Leket Israel says it provides grants and assistance to organizations outside the United States to feed the hungry. Sefaria describes its work as building a digital library of Jewish texts and their connections.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $110,652. Grant amounts ranged from $180 to $25,450, with a median of $1,900. In 2024, it reported 27 grants totaling $133,032; in 2023, it reported 32 grants totaling $198,512.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $25,450 to P E F Israel Endowment Funds Inc., $18,000 to Tzohar Israel Foundation, $17,525 to JGive-Friends of Asor Fund USA Inc., $10,360 to American Friends of Leket Israel Inc., and $10,000 to Jaffa Institute.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Aaron Menche, Aliza Menche, and Helen Sultanik as directors.
The Menche Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Aaron Menche
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aliza Menche
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helen Sultanik
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Menche Foundation
How much does The Menche Foundation give each year?
The Menche Foundation gave $111K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $133K across 27 grants.
What is The Menche Foundation's typical grant size?
The Menche Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,900, and its average grant was $5,030, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Menche Foundation give grants?
The Menche Foundation gives mostly in New York: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (3 grants).
Does The Menche Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on The Menche Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (21 grants).
Who are The Menche Foundation's largest grantees?
The Menche Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include P E F Israel Endowment Funds Inc ($25,450), Tzohar Israel Foundation ($18,000) and Jgive-Friends of Asor Fund USA Inc ($17,525), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Menche Foundation?
The Menche Foundation reported $216K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $111K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Menche Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Menche Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Menche Foundation's EIN?
The Menche Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3546426. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Menche 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Menche Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-menche-foundation-morg_c6b427d304304b86a1bdddc0af83ad3c
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