Zichron Boruch TZVI Foundation
Zichron Boruch Tzvi Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2024 filing reports that it only paid grants and had no direct or indirect expenses attributable to recipient programs.
Zichron Boruch TZVI Foundation at a glance
In short: Zichron Boruch TZVI Foundation gave $70K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in New York. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $70,340
- -36.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,862
- +10.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $1,360,518
- +9.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (5 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Zichron Boruch TZVI Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 18 East 41St Street - 3Rd Floor, New York, NY 10017-6270
Phone: (212) 302-3400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Zichron Boruch TZVI Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chaim V Chesed ($19K). Together the top 10 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 98 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York State.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Zichron Boruch TZVI Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 12 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 56% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 84% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2024) to $158K (2021). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chaim V Chesed Brooklyn, NY | Religious & Charitable | $18,500 |
| Congregation Yeshivas Serdahel Brooklyn, NY | Religious & Charitable | $12,000 |
| Chasdei Meshilam Brooklyn, NY | Religious & Charitable | $8,000 |
| Congregation Lomdei Torah Brooklyn, NY | Religious & Charitable | $7,260 |
| Congregation Bnos Chaya Brooklyn, NY | Religious & Charitable | $7,000 |
| Mesivta Ahavas Hatorah Spring Valley, NY | Religious & Charitable | $5,000 |
| Yeshiva of Spring Valley Inc Suffern, NY | Religious & Charitable | $4,000 |
| Misc Organized Charities New York, NY | Religious & Charitable | $3,868 |
| Congregation Noam Elimelech Lizensk Brooklyn, NY | Religious & Charitable | $1,262 |
| Congregation Kehilas Belz Brooklyn, NY | Religious & Charitable | $1,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,360,518 | $184,706 | $72,049 | $70,340 | 12 | $70,340 | $17,432 | $83,917 |
| 2023 | $1,247,861 | $98,685 | $111,370 | $111,319 | 21 | $111,319 | $14,735 | $77,959 |
| 2022 | $1,260,546 | $166,430 | $123,979 | $123,714 | 23 | $123,714 | $3,670 | $70,702 |
| 2021 | $1,218,095 | $181,380 | $158,842 | $158,258 | 24 | $158,258 | $1,070 | $65,434 |
| 2020 | $1,195,557 | $142,834 | $129,274 | $128,981 | 18 | — | $2,684 | $63,973 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Zichron Boruch TZVI Foundation reported a distributable amount of $84K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 grants were designated for “religious & charitable” purposes. Recipients included congregations, yeshivas, and other charitable organizations. One grantee, Mesivta Ahavas Hatorah, describes its mission as operating a secondary school offering both secular and religious education leading to a high school diploma; the foundation gave it $5,000 in 2024.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $70,340. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $18,500, with a median grant of $4,500. Its largest grants were $18,500 to Chaim V Chesed, $12,000 to Congregation Yeshivas Serdahel, $8,000 to Chasdei Meshilam, $7,260 to Congregation Lomdei Torah, and $7,000 to Congregation Bnos Chaya. Each was listed for “religious & charitable” purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Edward Loewy and Chana Loewy as trustees.
Zichron Boruch TZVI Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chana Loewy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Loewy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Zichron Boruch TZVI Foundation
How much does Zichron Boruch TZVI Foundation give each year?
Zichron Boruch TZVI Foundation gave $70K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $111K across 21 grants.
What is Zichron Boruch TZVI Foundation's typical grant size?
Zichron Boruch TZVI Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,500, and its average grant was $5,862, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Zichron Boruch TZVI Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Zichron Boruch TZVI Foundation give grants?
Zichron Boruch TZVI Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (9 grants).
Does Zichron Boruch TZVI Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Zichron Boruch TZVI Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious & Charitable" (12 grants).
Who are Zichron Boruch TZVI Foundation's largest grantees?
Zichron Boruch TZVI Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Chaim V Chesed ($18,500), Congregation Yeshivas Serdahel ($12,000) and Chasdei Meshilam ($8,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Zichron Boruch TZVI Foundation?
Zichron Boruch TZVI Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $84K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Zichron Boruch TZVI Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 grants were designated for “religious & charitable” purposes. Recipients included congregations, yeshivas, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Zichron Boruch TZVI Foundation?
The foundation 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 Zichron Boruch TZVI Foundation's EIN?
Zichron Boruch TZVI Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3159713. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Zichron Boruch TZVI Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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