The Zichron Shimon Foundation
The Zichron Shimon Foundation is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Cummington, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $5K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $261K.
The Zichron Shimon Foundation at a glance
In short: The Zichron Shimon Foundation gave $261K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $261K), mostly in New York. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $260,836
- -10.8% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $260,836
- -10.8% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $260,836
- Total assets
- $4,964
- -77.9% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
Who The Zichron Shimon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
How The Zichron Shimon Foundation gives
- Giving fell 62% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2021 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 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $261K (2022) to $679K (2019). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $261K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Statement Attached See Statement Attached, NY | Community | $260,836 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $4,964 | $243,784 | $261,241 | $260,836 | 1 | — | $514 |
| 2021 | $22,421 | $300,845 | $293,022 | $292,580 | 1 | $292,580 | $249 |
| 2019 | $5,129 | $678,440 | $679,174 | $678,640 | 1 | — | $352 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Zichron Shimon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $514 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Zichron Shimon Foundation's 2022 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Leib Lefkowitz
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Lefkowitz
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Lefkowitz
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Zichron Shimon Foundation
How much does The Zichron Shimon Foundation give each year?
The Zichron Shimon Foundation gave $261K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $293K across 1 grant.
How large is The Zichron Shimon Foundation?
The Zichron Shimon Foundation reported $5K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $244K.
What is The Zichron Shimon Foundation?
The Zichron Shimon Foundation is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Cummington, MA. It holds $5K in total assets as of 2022.
Where does The Zichron Shimon Foundation operate?
The Zichron Shimon Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
How much is The Zichron Shimon Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Zichron Shimon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $514 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Zichron Shimon Foundation's EIN?
The Zichron Shimon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4387209. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 17, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2022
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