The Tzedakah Fund
The Tzedakah Fund is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. Its 2024 filing reports 82 grants totaling $758,650 to charitable organizations.
The Tzedakah Fund at a glance
In short: The Tzedakah Fund gave $759K across 82 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in New York. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $758,650
- -3.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 82
- -5.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,252
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $855,089
- -53.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (36 of 82, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Tzedakah Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Ohirschman 6006 Berkeley Ave, Baltimore, MD 21209
Phone: (410) 415-6464
Website: https://mytzedakah.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Tzedakah Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cong Ahavas Tzedakah Vchesed ($273K). Together the top 10 received $492K.
Grant Size Distribution
609 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 587 grants of 609 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 22% to Maryland, and 14% to New Jersey. Pennsylvania accounted for 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 82 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Tzedakah Fund open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 36 of 82 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 37% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 51% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $502K (2020) to $1.5M (2021). In 2024 it made 82 grants totaling $759K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cong Ahavas Tzedakah Vchesed Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $273,080 |
| Agudah of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $55,120 |
| Bais Hamedrash and Mesivta of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $30,800 |
| Yeshivat Kol Yaakov Great Neck, NY | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Hebrew Academy of Nassau County West Hempstead, NY | Charitable | $20,000 |
| American Friends of Migdal Torah Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $18,000 |
| American Friends of Torat Chaim Monsey, NY | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Kollel Tiferes Shlomo Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $17,000 |
| Orthodox Union New York, NY | Charitable | $16,000 |
| Beth Medrash Gavoha Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $14,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $855,089 | $-204,399 | $763,102 | $758,650 | 82 | $761,302 | $4,658 | $32,717 |
| 2023 | $1,822,590 | $20,408 | $794,149 | $789,742 | 87 | $792,349 | — | $61,698 |
| 2022 | $2,596,331 | $516,565 | $839,493 | $805,255 | 142 | $807,693 | $324,765 | $93,893 |
| 2021 | $2,919,259 | $2,664,319 | $1,588,654 | $1,545,052 | 214 | $1,547,412 | $1,727,871 | $104,458 |
| 2020 | $1,843,594 | $1,660,392 | $505,860 | $501,736 | 84 | — | $1,508,531 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Tzedakah Fund reported a distributable amount of $33K 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
The fund’s website says its mission is to empower a new generation of Jewish donors and make charitable giving accessible and social. Its 2024 grants include support for Jewish religious and educational organizations, among other charitable recipients.
Grantee descriptions offer examples of the work supported: American Friends of Migdal Torah says it supports projects and programs advancing Orthodox Judaism in Israel; Shuvu Return says its primary focus is supporting religious educational institutions and organizations serving Jewish children, including immigrant children; and Keren Kiryat Sefer describes itself as a charitable fund for low-income families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund made 82 grants totaling $758,650. Individual grants ranged from $80 to $273,080, with a median grant of $3,000. All listed grant purposes were “charitable.”
Among the largest 2024 awards were $273,080 to Cong Ahavas Tzedakah Vchesed in Brooklyn, New York; $55,120 to Agudah of Baltimore; $30,800 to Bais Hamedrash and Mesivta of Baltimore; $30,000 to Yeshivat Kol Yaakov in Great Neck, New York; and $20,000 to Hebrew Academy of Nassau County in West Hempstead, New York. Other recipients included American Friends of Migdal Torah ($18,000), American Friends of Torat Chaim ($18,000), Kollel Tiferes Shlomo ($17,000), Orthodox Union ($16,000), Beth Medrash Gavoha ($14,000), Shuvu Return ($13,000), and Tomchei Tzedakah ($13,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Orin Z Hirschman and Esther Hirschman as trustees.
The Tzedakah Fund's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Esther Hirschman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Orin Z. Hirschman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 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 Tzedakah Fund
How much does The Tzedakah Fund give each year?
The Tzedakah Fund gave $759K across 82 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $790K across 87 grants.
What is The Tzedakah Fund's typical grant size?
The Tzedakah Fund's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $9,252, across 82 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Tzedakah Fund that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Tzedakah Fund give grants?
The Tzedakah Fund gives mostly in New York: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (22%) and New Jersey (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (24 grants), Lakewood, NJ (20 grants), Brooklyn, NY (19 grants) and Monsey, NY (4 grants).
Does The Tzedakah Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 82 grants with a stated purpose on The Tzedakah Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (82 grants).
Who are The Tzedakah Fund's largest grantees?
The Tzedakah Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Cong Ahavas Tzedakah Vchesed ($273,080), Agudah of Baltimore ($55,120) and Bais Hamedrash and Mesivta of Baltimore ($30,800), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Tzedakah Fund?
The Tzedakah Fund reported $855K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $761K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Tzedakah Fund fund?
The fund’s website says its mission is to empower a new generation of Jewish donors and make charitable giving accessible and social. Its 2024 grants include support for Jewish religious and educational organizations, among other charitable recipients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Tzedakah Fund?
The foundation 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 ↑
What is The Tzedakah Fund's EIN?
The Tzedakah Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0386456. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Tzedakah Fund 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Tzedakah Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-tzedakah-fund-morg_6ef410275cf6419c84abb12a1614aea1
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