Zechut Avot Foundation
Zechut Avot Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2024 filing reports $42,399 in grants to 21 charitable organizations, including congregations and organizations whose stated missions include Jewish education, special education, and support for individuals in need.
Zechut Avot Foundation at a glance
In short: Zechut Avot Foundation gave $42K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $42,399
- +599.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +2000.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,019
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Primary geography
- New York (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Zechut Avot Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 25 W 36Th St 2Nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 10018
Phone: (212) 226-5795
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Zechut Avot Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Netivot Israel Congregation ($11K). Together the top 10 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 23 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 9% to recipients in New Jersey, and 3% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Zechut Avot Foundation gives
- Giving fell 53% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $91K (2021). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Netivot Israel Congregation Brooklyn, NY | Public Charity | $10,530 |
| Moroccan Jewish Heritage Federation Inc Brooklyn, NY | Public Charity | $6,450 |
| Congregation Chesed L'avraham Brooklyn, NY | Public Charity | $2,000 |
| The Edmond J Safra Synagogue New York, NY | Public Charity | $2,000 |
| Yeshiva Shaare Torah Suffern, NY | Public Charity | $2,000 |
| Gesher Yehuda Brooklyn, NY | Public Charity | $1,800 |
| Keren Yom TOV Brooklyn, NY | Public Charity | $1,800 |
| Kipas Hadayunim of Rockland County Inc Spring Valley, NY | Public Charity | $1,800 |
| Mishkan Torah Brooklyn, NY | Public Charity | $1,800 |
| Be a Friend Beacon, NY | Public Charity | $1,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Grant counts were 21 in 2024 and 1 in both 2023 and 2021.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $42,799 | $45,693 | $42,399 | 21 | $42,399 | $18 |
| 2023 | $1,041 | $24,509 | $37,091 | $6,060 | 1 | $33,121 | $9 |
| 2021 | $70,892 | $110,164 | $92,547 | $90,776 | 1 | $90,776 | $87 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied stated missions. The Moroccan Jewish Heritage Federation says it supports Jewish education and study, specifically for Jews of Moroccan heritage. Keren Yom Tov says it awards grants to Jewish educational and charitable institutions and publishes Bible translations and commentaries. Gesher Yehuda describes its work as special education for children with learning disabilities. Be A Friend says it provides social, recreational, counseling, and other support for orphaned and underprivileged individuals, and makes grants to organizations promoting those purposes. Shuvi Nafshi Foundation describes its purpose as funding maintenance of a secular school.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $42,399. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $10,530, with a median of $1,200. Its largest grants included $10,530 to Netivot Israel Congregation and $6,450 to the Moroccan Jewish Heritage Federation. Other notable grants were $2,000 each to Congregation Chesed L’Avraham, the Edmond J Safra Synagogue, and Yeshiva Shaare Torah; and $1,800 each to Gesher Yehuda, Keren Yom Tov, Kipas Hadayunim of Rockland County, Mishkan Torah, and Be A Friend.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Issac Chetrit and Elisabeth Chetrit as co-presidents, Abraham Chetrit as treasurer, and Jacob Chetrit as secretary.
Zechut Avot Foundation is led by Elisabeth Chetrit, Co-President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elisabeth Chetrit
Co-President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Issac Chetrit
Co-President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abraham Chetrit
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Chetrit
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Zechut Avot Foundation
How much does Zechut Avot Foundation give each year?
Zechut Avot Foundation gave $42K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6K across 1 grant.
What is Zechut Avot Foundation's typical grant size?
Zechut Avot Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,200, and its average grant was $2,019, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Zechut Avot Foundation give grants?
Zechut Avot Foundation gives mostly in New York: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (12 grants).
Does Zechut Avot Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Zechut Avot Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Charity" (21 grants).
Who are Zechut Avot Foundation's largest grantees?
Zechut Avot Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Netivot Israel Congregation ($10,530), Moroccan Jewish Heritage Federation Inc ($6,450) and Congregation Chesed L'avraham ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Zechut Avot Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied stated missions. The Moroccan Jewish Heritage Federation says it supports Jewish education and study, specifically for Jews of Moroccan heritage. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Zechut Avot Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Zechut Avot Foundation's EIN?
Zechut Avot Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2746044. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Zechut Avot Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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