The Yesod Avoda Foundation
The Yesod Avoda Foundation is a private foundation, based in Brooklyn, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $449K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 7 grants totaling $218K. Net investment income was $18K.
The Yesod Avoda Foundation at a glance
In short: The Yesod Avoda Foundation gave $218K across 7 grants in 2021 (avg $31K), mostly in New York. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $217,896
- +601.4% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 7
- -53.3% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $31,128
- +1403.0% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $3,800
- Total assets
- $449,276
- -21.2% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
Who The Yesod Avoda Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Cong Yad Yehuda ($85K). Together the top 7 received $218K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 27 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Yesod Avoda Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out 996% of 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 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2019) to $218K (2021). In 2021 it made 7 grants totaling $218K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cong Yad Yehuda Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $85,000 |
| Talmid Torah Ohr Moshe Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $75,000 |
| Yeshivas Birchas Moshe Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| Cong Ahavas Chaveirim Monsey, NY | General Support | $3,800 |
| Various Contributions paid under 1000 Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $1,951 |
| Khal Yetev Lev Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $1,145 |
| Israel select charity fund Skokie, IL | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $449,276 | $97,574 | $218,386 | $217,896 | 7 | $217,896 | $18,400 | $21,871 |
| 2020 | $570,088 | $223,940 | $31,319 | $31,066 | 15 | — | $18,400 | $27,821 |
| 2019 | $302,565 | $26,802 | $9,353 | $9,017 | 5 | — | $18,400 | $14,615 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Yesod Avoda Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Yesod Avoda Foundation is led by Baruch Feder, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Baruch Feder
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Feder
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Yesod Avoda Foundation
How much does The Yesod Avoda Foundation give each year?
The Yesod Avoda Foundation gave $218K across 7 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $31K across 15 grants.
What is The Yesod Avoda Foundation's typical grant size?
The Yesod Avoda Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $3,800, and its average grant was $31,128, across 7 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Yesod Avoda Foundation give grants?
The Yesod Avoda Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (5 grants).
Does The Yesod Avoda Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Yesod Avoda Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Yesod Avoda Foundation's largest grantees?
The Yesod Avoda Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Cong Yad Yehuda ($85,000), Talmid Torah Ohr Moshe ($75,000) and Yeshivas Birchas Moshe ($50,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is The Yesod Avoda Foundation?
The Yesod Avoda Foundation reported $449K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $218K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Yesod Avoda Foundation's EIN?
The Yesod Avoda Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2735837. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 7, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2021
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