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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$855K
-53.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$759K
-3.9% YoY
Grant Count
82
-5.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
+1.9% YoY
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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Tzedakah Fund's mission is to provide righteous giving (tzedakah) that supports community organizations. The fund focuses on:
- Social action, including public education, public policy influence, and advocacy for social change
- Social service, including relief for those in need and support for victims of violence or injustice
Primary funding areas include:
- Education (charter schools, K-12 schools, Head Start programs, parent-teacher organizations)
- Jewish nonprofits
- Human services
Grantmaking
Since 1987, the fund has awarded 336 grants totaling $152,765.
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund primarily supports organizations in New York, Maryland, and New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $855,089
- Total Annual Giving: $758,650
(Financial data based on most recent IRS Form 990 filing from 2024)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $855,089 | $1,822,590 | $2,596,331 |
| Revenue | $-204,399 | $20,408 | $516,565 |
| Expenses | $763,102 | $794,149 | $839,493 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $761,302 | $792,349 | $807,693 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,658 | — | $324,765 |
| Distributable Amount | $32,717 | $61,698 | $93,893 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Cong Ahavas Tzedakah Vchesed ($273,080), Agudah of Baltimore ($55,120), Bais Hamedrash and Mesivta of Baltimore ($30,800).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AGUDAH OF BALTIMORE BALTIMORE, MD | CHARITABLE | $55,120 |
| AHAVAS YISROEL PIKESVILLE, MD | CHARITABLE | $3,000 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF KOIDENOV BALTIMORE, MD | CHARITABLE | $4,500 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MIGDAL TORAH BROOKLYN, NY | CHARITABLE | $18,000 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF TORAT CHAIM MONSEY, NY | CHARITABLE | $18,000 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF YAADIR TORAH BROOKLYN, NY | CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
| BAIS HAMEDRASH AND MESIVTA OF BALTIMORE BALTIMORE, MD | CHARITABLE | $30,800 |
| BAIS YAAKOV OF BALTIMORE BALTIMORE, MD | CHARITABLE | $6,000 |
| BALTIMORE BAIS DIN BALTIMORE, MD | CHARITABLE | $360 |
| BETH MEDRASH GAVOHA LAKEWOOD, NJ | CHARITABLE | $14,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORIN Z HIRSCHMAN | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| ESTHER HIRSCHMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Tzedakah Fund fund?
The Tzedakah Fund's mission is to provide righteous giving (tzedakah) that supports community organizations. The fund focuses on: • Social action, including public education, public policy influence, and advocacy for social change • Social service, including relief for those in need and support for victims of violence or injustice Primary funding areas include: • Education (charter schools, K-12 schools, Head Start programs, parent-teacher organizations) • Jewish nonprofits • Human services
How do I apply for a grant from The Tzedakah Fund?
**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $36 to $273,080. **Application Process:** • Any not-for-profit organization meeting specified requirements is eligible to apply • Applications are accepted from not-for-profit organizations directly, from synagogue committees, clergy, staff, and individual synagogue members submitting on behalf of organizations • The Tzedakah Committee considers grants twice annually—in spring and fall **Historical Activity:** Since 1987, the fund has awarded 336 gra…
Where does The Tzedakah Fund make grants?
The fund primarily supports organizations in New York, Maryland, and New Jersey.
What size grants does The Tzedakah Fund award?
In 2024, The Tzedakah Fund awarded 82 grants totaling $759K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is The Tzedakah Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Tzedakah Fund reported a distributable amount of $33K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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