Zechut Avot Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BROOKLYN, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 21 grants totaling $42K. Net investment income was $18.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$42K
+599.7% YoY
Grant Count
21
+2000.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
-66.7% YoY
About Zechut Avot Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Zechut Avot Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BROOKLYN, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 21 grants totaling $42K. Net investment income was $18.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $1,041 | $70,892 |
| Revenue | $42,799 | $24,509 | $110,164 |
| Expenses | $45,693 | $37,091 | $92,547 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $42,399 | $33,121 | $90,776 |
| Net Investment Income | $18 | $9 | $87 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
23 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Netivot Israel Congregation ($10,530), Moroccan Jewish Heritage Federation Inc ($6,450), Congregation Chesed L'avraham ($2,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CONGREGATION CHESED L'AVRAHAM BROOKLYN, 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 |
| MOROCCAN JEWISH HERITAGE FEDERATION INC BROOKLYN, NY | PUBLIC CHARITY | $6,450 |
| NESS 26 INC SURFSIDE, FL | PUBLIC CHARITY | $1,200 |
| NETIVOT ISRAEL CONGREGATION BROOKLYN, NY | PUBLIC CHARITY | $10,530 |
| SHUVI NAFSHI FOUNDATION BROOKLYN, NY | PUBLIC CHARITY | $1,200 |
| SYNAGOGUE OF DEAL DEAL, NJ | PUBLIC CHARITY | $1,100 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISSAC CHETRIT | CO-PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ELISABETH CHETRIT | CO-PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ABRAHAM CHETRIT | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JACOB CHETRIT | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zechut Avot Foundation?
Zechut Avot Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BROOKLYN, NY. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Zechut Avot Foundation operate?
Zechut Avot Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, New Jersey, New York.
What size grants does Zechut Avot Foundation award?
In 2024, Zechut Avot Foundation awarded 21 grants totaling $42K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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