The Ohr Hakotel Foundation
The Ohr Hakotel Foundation is a private foundation based in La Jolla, California. Its 2020 Form 990-PF is marked as a final return, indicating that the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Ohr Hakotel Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ohr Hakotel Foundation gave $2.9M across 68 grants in 2020 (avg $42K), mostly in New York. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $2,855,532
- Grants made (2020)
- 68
- Average grant
- $41,993
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- New York (65% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Ohr Hakotel Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. This policy is reported on a filing marked as the organization’s final return.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Tag Mgmt PO Box 1334, La Jolla, CA 92038
Phone: (858) 210-4728
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ohr Hakotel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was The Rabinowitz Institute Inc ($627K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 68 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, New York recipients received 65% of grant dollars and New Jersey recipients received 31%. Maryland received 3%, Michigan 1%, and Texas 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 68 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 68 grants totaling $2.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Rabinowitz Institute Inc Clifton, NJ | noncash grant - charitable real estate write-off of loan | $591,315 |
| Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY | General Support | $521,000 |
| National Society for Hebrew Day Schools Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $200,000 |
| Cong Chasdei Lev Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $150,000 |
| Central Fund of Israel Cedarhurst, NY | General Support | $102,000 |
| Tomche Shabbos of Rockland County Monsey, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| Tomchei Shabbos Lakewood Inc Lakewood, NJ | General Support | $100,000 |
| Yad Avraham of New York Inc New York, NY | General Support | $80,000 |
| New Springville Jewish Center Cong Staten Island, NY | General Support | $77,000 |
| American Friends of ALYN Hospital New York, NY | General Support | $65,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $14,388 | $3,235,961 | $2,855,532 | 68 | $42,428 | $73,133 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ohr Hakotel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $73K for 2020 — 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. Among the grantees’ own stated missions, the Rabinowitz Institute says it provides Jewish religious training to students becoming acquainted with their heritage. The National Society for Hebrew Day Schools describes its work as religious services, religious and educational programs, and assistance to Hebrew day schools. Tomche Shabbos of Rockland County says it provides humanitarian aid to poor community members, along with job referrals and adult education for unemployed people. Other grantees describe work that includes aid to people and families facing hardship, support for low-income families, and fundraising for a pediatric and adolescent rehabilitation hospital in Jerusalem.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation made 68 grants totaling $2,855,532. Grants ranged from $173 to $591,315, with a median grant of $10,000. Notable grants included $591,315 to the Rabinowitz Institute Inc., $521,000 to Jewish Communal Fund, $200,000 to the National Society for Hebrew Day Schools, $150,000 to Cong Chasdei Lev, and $102,000 to Central Fund of Israel. The Rabinowitz Institute grant was identified as a noncash charitable real estate write-off of a loan; the other listed purposes were general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing lists Aryeh Ganz as trustee. It lists David Camhi as treasurer and Menachem Pinck as protector; both are marked as having resigned on December 16, 2020.
The Ohr Hakotel Foundation is led by Aryeh Ganz, Trustee on the 2020 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Aryeh Ganz
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: David Camhi (2020) — Treasurer · Filing note: Resigned 121620
- Former: Menachem Pinck (2020) — Protector · Filing note: Resigned 121620
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Ohr Hakotel Foundation
How much does The Ohr Hakotel Foundation give each year?
The Ohr Hakotel Foundation gave $2.9M across 68 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Ohr Hakotel Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ohr Hakotel Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $10,000, and its average grant was $41,993, across 68 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ohr Hakotel Foundation give grants?
The Ohr Hakotel Foundation gives mostly in New York: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (31%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (18 grants), Lakewood, NJ (15 grants), New York, NY (9 grants) and Monsey, NY (6 grants).
Does The Ohr Hakotel Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of The Ohr Hakotel Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (63 of 68) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Noncash Grant - Sefer Torah" (4 grants).
Who are The Ohr Hakotel Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ohr Hakotel Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include The Rabinowitz Institute Inc ($627,205 across 2 grants), Jewish Communal Fund ($521,000) and National Society for Hebrew Day Schools ($200,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does The Ohr Hakotel Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Among the grantees’ own stated missions, the Rabinowitz Institute says it provides Jewish religious training to students becoming acquainted with their heritage. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ohr Hakotel Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Ohr Hakotel Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Ohr Hakotel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $73K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Ohr Hakotel Foundation's EIN?
The Ohr Hakotel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6609618. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does The Ohr Hakotel 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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