Tzemach Yifroch Foundation
Tzemach Yifroch Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Tzemach Yifroch Foundation at a glance
In short: Tzemach Yifroch Foundation gave $431K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in New York. 67% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $430,515
- +142.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +90.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,501
- +27.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,873
- Total assets
- $677,169
- +8.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 67% first-time grantees (14 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 Tzemach Yifroch Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 262 Hewes St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Phone: (718) 388-5652
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tzemach Yifroch Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cong Sharay Ditza ($200K). Together the top 10 received $391K.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 85 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in New York State. Listed recipient locations include Brooklyn, Kiamesha Lake, and Monsey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Tzemach Yifroch Foundation open to new grantees?
67%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 21 grantees (67%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $43K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 29% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 345% 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 $16K (2020) to $431K (2024). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $431K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cong Sharay Ditza Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $200,000 |
| Keren Mugein Imoisheya Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| Cong Ahavas Yisroel Kiamesha Lake, NY | General Support | $43,180 |
| Seeds Support Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $30,000 |
| Cong Adas Yeraim Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $15,495 |
| Cong Kolel Ahavas Yerusholaim and Bais Yisroel Monsey, NY | General Support | $11,800 |
| Cong Machzikei Torah Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $11,510 |
| Cong Beth Joel Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $10,912 |
| Chasdei TZVI Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $10,288 |
| Kollel Metziyonim Lhoroah Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $7,900 |
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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 | $677,169 | $483,306 | $430,515 | $430,515 | 21 | $430,515 | $6 | $31,712 |
| 2023 | $624,378 | $158,001 | $177,456 | $177,456 | 11 | $177,456 | $1 | $28,876 |
| 2022 | $643,833 | $794,201 | $133,694 | $133,694 | 13 | $133,694 | $1 | $32,026 |
| 2021 | $21,376 | $98,500 | $97,631 | $96,831 | 7 | $96,831 | — | — |
| 2020 | $-23,599 | — | $16,293 | $16,168 | 33 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tzemach Yifroch Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32K 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 foundation’s filings do not state a specific mission or subject-area focus. Its 2024 grants were reported as general support for recipient organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $430,515. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $200,000, with a median of $6,873. The largest awards included $200,000 to Cong Sharay Ditza, $50,000 to Keren Mugein Imoisheya, $43,180 to Cong Ahavas Yisroel, and $30,000 to Seeds Support Inc. Each was designated for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Cheskel Rosenfeld and Devorah Rosenfeld as trustees.
Tzemach Yifroch Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cheskel Rosenfeld
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Devorah Rosenfeld
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Tzemach Yifroch Foundation
How much does Tzemach Yifroch Foundation give each year?
Tzemach Yifroch Foundation gave $431K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $177K across 11 grants.
What is Tzemach Yifroch Foundation's typical grant size?
Tzemach Yifroch Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,873, and its average grant was $20,501, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tzemach Yifroch Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Tzemach Yifroch Foundation give grants?
Tzemach Yifroch Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (17 grants) and Monsey, NY (3 grants).
Does Tzemach Yifroch Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Tzemach Yifroch Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Tzemach Yifroch Foundation's largest grantees?
Tzemach Yifroch Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cong Sharay Ditza ($200,000), Keren Mugein Imoisheya ($50,000) and Cong Ahavas Yisroel ($43,180), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tzemach Yifroch Foundation?
Tzemach Yifroch Foundation reported $677K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $431K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Tzemach Yifroch Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filings do not state a specific mission or subject-area focus. Its 2024 grants were reported as general support for recipient organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tzemach Yifroch Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Tzemach Yifroch Foundation's EIN?
Tzemach Yifroch Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3500658. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Tzemach Yifroch Foundation 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.
Data update history
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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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