YDF Brooklyn Foundation
YDF Brooklyn Foundation is a private foundation, based in Brooklyn, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $38K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 4 grants totaling $79K.
YDF Brooklyn Foundation at a glance
In short: YDF Brooklyn Foundation gave $79K across 4 grants in 2021 (avg $20K), mostly in New York. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $79,075
- +281.5% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $19,769
- +281.5% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $7,989
- Total assets
- $38,175
- -33.1% 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 September 2026.
Who YDF Brooklyn Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Various Contriutions under 1500 ($61K). Together the top 4 received $79K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 8 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2020) to $79K (2021). In 2021 it made 4 grants totaling $79K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Contriutions under 1500 Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $61,034 |
| Cong Ichud Wallabout Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $8,410 |
| Torah Vachessed Inc Monsey, NY | General Support | $7,568 |
| Cong Yetev Lev D'Satmar Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $2,063 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,175 | $60,150 | $79,075 | $79,075 | 4 | $79,075 |
| 2020 | $57,100 | $81,200 | $20,850 | $20,725 | 4 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
YDF Brooklyn Foundation is led by Joseph Fisch, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Joseph Fisch
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 YDF Brooklyn Foundation
How much does YDF Brooklyn Foundation give each year?
YDF Brooklyn Foundation gave $79K across 4 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $21K across 4 grants.
What is YDF Brooklyn Foundation's typical grant size?
YDF Brooklyn Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $7,989, and its average grant was $19,769, across 4 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does YDF Brooklyn Foundation give grants?
YDF Brooklyn 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 (3 grants).
Does YDF Brooklyn Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of YDF Brooklyn Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is YDF Brooklyn Foundation?
YDF Brooklyn Foundation reported $38K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $60K.
What is YDF Brooklyn Foundation's EIN?
YDF Brooklyn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2618291. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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