Yud Foundation Inc
Yud Foundation Inc is a public charity located in New York, NY. Formed in 2023, it provides funding, support, and connections to community organizations dedicated to securing a vibrant Jewish future.
Yud Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Yud Foundation Inc gave $3.7M across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $334K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,677,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- Average grant
- $334,318
- Median grant
- $21,000
- Total assets
- $516,667
- +10198.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Yud Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 443 W 44Th St, New York, NY 10036
Phone: (646) 202-1685
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Yud Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Samson Charitable ($3.0M). Together the top 10 received $3.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 11 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were reported as going to recipients in Florida (82%), New Jersey (9%), New York (9%), and Massachusetts (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $3.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samson Charitable Miami Beach, FL | Advance mission | $3,000,000 |
| Friends of Mishteret Yisrael - Yatar Division Bergenfield, NJ | Advance mission | $325,500 |
| GSD Advisors Syosset, NY | Advance mission | $125,000 |
| Young Jewish Professionals New York, NY | Advance mission | $121,000 |
| Resilient Advocacy Boston, MA | Advance mission | $25,000 |
| Yeshiva Ketana of Manhattan New York, NY | Advance mission | $21,000 |
| The Michael & Shirley Cayre Foundation Inc New York, NY | Advance mission | $20,000 |
| Yad Yosef Brooklyn, NY | Advance mission | $10,000 |
| American Gives Inc New York, NY | Advance mission | $10,000 |
| Hatzolah Air Flushing, NY | Advance mission | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $516,667 | $4,411,248 | $3,899,598 | $3,677,500 | 11 | $4,008 |
| 2023 | $5,017 | $165,736 | $160,719 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states its mission is “to help the Jewish mission by providing funding, support, and connections to community organizations dedicated to securing a vibrant Jewish future.” Its 2024 grants included support for organizations such as Young Jewish Professionals, Yeshiva Ketana of Manhattan, Yad Yosef, and Hatzolah Air.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $3,677,500. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $3,000,000, with a median of $21,000. The largest awards were $3,000,000 to Samson Charitable, $325,500 to Friends of Mishteret Yisrael - Yatar Division, $125,000 to GSD Advisors, and $121,000 to Young Jewish Professionals. Each was listed with the purpose “Advance mission.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joseph Aronow, Alex Tsgitukin, and Shaya Lesches as trustees.
Yud Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alex Tsgitukin
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Aronow
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shaya Lesches
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Yud Foundation Inc
How much does Yud Foundation Inc give each year?
Yud Foundation Inc gave $3.7M across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Yud Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Yud Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $21,000, and its average grant was $334,318, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Yud Foundation Inc give grants?
Yud Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (9%) and New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does Yud Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Yud Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Advance mission" (11 grants).
Who are Yud Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Yud Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Samson Charitable ($3,000,000), Friends of Mishteret Yisrael - Yatar Division ($325,500) and GSD Advisors ($125,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Yud Foundation Inc?
Yud Foundation Inc reported $517K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.4M.
What does Yud Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation states its mission is “to help the Jewish mission by providing funding, support, and connections to community organizations dedicated to securing a vibrant Jewish future.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Yud Foundation Inc?
Yud Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Yud Foundation Inc's EIN?
Yud Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-3221061. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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