The Tzedaka Fund
The Tzedaka Fund is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $150K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $103K. Net investment income was $2K.
The Tzedaka Fund at a glance
In short: The Tzedaka Fund gave $103K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $103K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $102,608
- +21.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $102,608
- +21.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $102,608
- Total assets
- $150,141
- +36.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Tzedaka Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 96 grants of 100 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Tzedaka Fund gives
- Giving grew 71% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2020) to $103K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $103K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Charities New York, NY | Charitable | $102,608 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $150,141 | $142,544 | $102,683 | $102,608 | 1 | $102,608 | $1,776 | $6,286 |
| 2023 | $110,280 | $117,880 | $84,789 | $84,714 | 1 | $84,714 | — | $3,709 |
| 2022 | $77,189 | $73,672 | $61,971 | $61,896 | 1 | $61,896 | — | $3,219 |
| 2021 | $65,488 | $79,269 | $59,952 | $59,902 | 1 | $59,902 | — | $2,689 |
| 2020 | $46,171 | $41,808 | $49,291 | $49,216 | 96 | — | — | $2,042 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Tzedaka Fund reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Tzedaka Fund's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Geoffrey Hersko
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Irving Friedman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Goldburd
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Tzedaka Fund
How much does The Tzedaka Fund give each year?
The Tzedaka Fund gave $103K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $85K across 1 grant.
How large is The Tzedaka Fund?
The Tzedaka Fund reported $150K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $103K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Tzedaka Fund operate?
The Tzedaka Fund has awarded grants in New Jersey, New York.
What is The Tzedaka Fund's EIN?
The Tzedaka Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0165158. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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