Vayikru Foundation
Vayikru Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in Brooklyn, NY. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $182K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 7 grants totaling $12K.
Vayikru Foundation at a glance
In short: Vayikru Foundation gave $12K across 7 grants in 2020 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $12,201
- Grants made (2020)
- 7
- Average grant
- $1,743
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $181,581
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Vayikru Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Netzach Yisroel ($10K). Together the top 7 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 7 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Netzach Yisroel Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| HFPLC Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $1,200 |
| Cong Yetev Lev Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $465 |
| Chasdai Eliazer Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $300 |
| Meor Hatalmud Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $100 |
| Viznitz Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $100 |
| Cong Yetev Lev DSatmar Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $36 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $181,581 | $12,501 | $12,201 | 7 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vayikru Foundation is led by Alexander Fisch, Trustee on the 2020 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Alexander Fisch
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Vayikru Foundation
How much does Vayikru Foundation give each year?
Vayikru Foundation gave $12K across 7 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
What is Vayikru Foundation's typical grant size?
Vayikru Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $300, and its average grant was $1,743, across 7 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does Vayikru Foundation give grants?
Vayikru Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (7 grants).
Does Vayikru Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Vayikru Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
Who are Vayikru Foundation's largest grantees?
Vayikru Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Netzach Yisroel ($10,000), HFPLC ($1,200) and Cong Yetev Lev ($465), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How large is Vayikru Foundation?
Vayikru Foundation reported $182K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
What is Vayikru Foundation's EIN?
Vayikru Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4247909. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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