Yechiel Tzvi Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Brooklyn, NY EIN: 20-5077954

Yechiel Tzvi Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Brooklyn, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $483K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 22 grants totaling $208K. Net investment income was $1K.

Key facts about Yechiel Tzvi Foundation

EIN: 20-5077954
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $208,390
Grants made (2024): 22
Average grant: $9,472
Median grant: $1,900
Total assets: $482,558
Primary geography: New York (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

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

Who Yechiel Tzvi Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Yechiel Tzvi Foundation's 22 itemized 2024 grants were New York (94%) and New Jersey (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (16 grants), Lakewood, NJ (3 grants) and Monsey, NY (2 grants). None of its 22 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Assist Religious Organizations with Program Expenses" (6 grants).

How Yechiel Tzvi Foundation gives

23% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving grew 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$483K

+99.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$208K

+1.9% YoY

Grant Count

-40.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$9K

+71.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Yechiel Tzvi Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Yechiel Tzvi Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

New York $196K (94%)

New Jersey $13K (6%)

Share of all 22 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California New Jersey New York

Cities

BrooklynLakewoodMonseyMonroeBroklynEnglewoodGlendaleNew YorkPassaicSpring ValleyStaten Island

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$482,558	$241,967	$293,934
Revenue	$451,066	$152,457	$250,209
Expenses	$210,475	$204,424	$169,645
Qualifying Distributions	$208,390	$204,420	$169,400
Net Investment Income	$1,066	$2,457	$209
Distributable Amount	$7,385	$9,472	$6,204

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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

101 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Press Foundation ($146,000), Or Layesharim ($9,000), Rockland Religious Services ($8,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
PRESS FOUNDATION Brooklyn, NY	TO ASSIST NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH PROGRAM EXPENSES	$146,000
OR LAYESHARIM Brooklyn, NY	ASSISTANCE TO CONGREGATION TO SUPPORT MISSION TO PROVIDE RELIGIOUS SERVICES	$9,000
ROCKLAND RELIGIOUS SERVICES Monsey, NY	TO ASSIST NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH PROGRAM EXPENSES	$8,500
AGUDAH OF FLATBUSH Brooklyn, NY	ASSISTANCE TO CONGREGATION TO SUPPORT MISSION TO PROVIDE RELIGIOUS SERVICES	$5,000
CONGREGATION BNEI YEHUDA Lakewood, NJ	TO ASSIST RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS WITH PROGRAM EXPENSES	$5,000
EZRAS RAYIM Brooklyn, NY	TO ASSIST RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS WITH PROGRAM EXPENSES	$5,000
CONG ACHDUS CHAVEIRIM Brooklyn, NY	ASSISTANCE TO CONGREGATION TO SUPPORT MISSION TO PROVIDE RELIGIOUS SERVICES	$4,800
MISCELLANEOUS CHARITIES Brooklyn, NY	TO ASSIST RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS WITH PROGRAM EXPENSES	$4,660
UTA OF LAKEWOOD Lakewood, NJ	ASSISTANCE TO CONGREGATION TO SUPPORT MISSION TO PROVIDE RELIGIOUS SERVICES	$4,000
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF CHASDEI YOSEF Brooklyn, NY	TO ASSIST RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS WITH PROGRAM EXPENSES	$2,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Isaac Stern	Director	10	—
Josh Silber	Director	10	—
Helen Gluck	Director	10	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yechiel Tzvi Foundation?

Yechiel Tzvi Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Brooklyn, NY. It holds $483K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Yechiel Tzvi Foundation?

As of 2024, Yechiel Tzvi Foundation holds $483K in total assets with $451K in annual revenue. It awarded 22 grants totaling $208K in 2024.

Where does Yechiel Tzvi Foundation operate?

Yechiel Tzvi Foundation has awarded grants in California, New Jersey, New York.

What size grants does Yechiel Tzvi Foundation award?

In 2024, Yechiel Tzvi Foundation awarded 22 grants totaling $208K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Yechiel Tzvi Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Yechiel Tzvi Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.