Tzedakah Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker ARDMORE, PA EIN: 23-3090755

Tzedakah Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, PA, designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation operates in the category of Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations as a private independent foundation.

Key facts about Tzedakah Foundation

EIN: 23-3090755
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $409,930
Grants made (2024): 36
Average grant: $11,387
Median grant: $1,800
Total assets: $121,067
Primary geography: Pennsylvania (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026.

Who Tzedakah Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Tzedakah Foundation's 36 itemized 2024 grants were Pennsylvania (72%), Colorado (8%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (8 grants), Bala Cynwyd, PA (3 grants), Bryn Mawr, PA (3 grants) and Denver, CO (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$121K

-1.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$410K

+30.5% YoY

Grant Count

+2.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$11K

+26.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tzedakah Foundation reported a distributable amount of $785 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding focus areas include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

Grantmaking

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Pennsylvania $293K (72%)

Colorado $32K (8%)

New York $31K (8%)

New Jersey $28K (7%)

California $20K (5%)

All other $6K (1%)

Share of all 36 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Arizona California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Delaware Florida Georgia Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Maine Minnesota New Jersey New York Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania Tennessee Virginia

Cities

PhiladelphiaNew YorkBala CynwydWynnewoodBostonBryn MawrDenverWashingtonAsbury ParkWilmingtonGladwyneKing Of PrussiaMerion StationReadingBaltimoreElkins ParkLos AngelesMemphisMiamiStaten Island

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total assets: $121,067
Total giving: $409,930
Revenue: $156,437
Expenses: $87,870

Tax-Exempt Status: The foundation has been tax-exempt since December 1994.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$121,067	$122,351	$122,630
Revenue	$402,670	$-32	$1,800
Expenses	$413,807	$316,247	$431,562
Qualifying Distributions	$409,945	$314,149	$431,292
Net Investment Income	$189,758	—	—
Distributable Amount	$785	$3,957	$11,064

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

240 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include The Mesivta High School ($100,000), The Chevra ($85,000), Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation ($30,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
THE MESIVTA HIGH SCHOOL BALA CYNWYD, PA	FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$100,000
THE CHEVRA PHILADELPHIA, PA	FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$85,000
DAMON RUNYON CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY	FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$30,000
INTERFAITH NEIGHBORS INC ASBURY PARK, NJ	FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$26,000
KAVOD DENVER, CO	FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$25,550
CHILDREN'S CRISIS TREATMENT CENTER PHILADELPHIA, PA	FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$25,000
JRA BALA CYNWYD, PA	FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$25,000
THE DAVID HOROWITZ FREEDOM CENTER SHERMAN OAKS, CA	FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$20,000
GAN ISRAEL COUNTRY DAY CAMP WYNNEWOOD, PA	FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$10,000
JCHAI BRYN MAWR, PA	FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE PURPOSES	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Samson Philip J serves as trustee for the foundation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
STEVEN H ERLBAUM	CO-TRUSTEE	1	—
AMY ERLBAUM	CO-TRUSTEE	0.5	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Tzedakah Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary funding focus areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services

How do I apply for a grant from Tzedakah Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $409,930 (based on most recent IRS 990 filing) • Typical award range: $100–$100,000 **Geographic Focus:** The foundation primarily funds organizations in Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey.

What size grants does Tzedakah Foundation award?

In 2024, Tzedakah Foundation awarded 36 grants totaling $410K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Tzedakah Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Tzedakah Foundation reported a distributable amount of $785 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.