Zichron BTZ Tzedakah Foundation
Zichron BTZ Tzedakah Foundation is a private foundation based in Lakewood, New Jersey. Its 2024 grants were listed with the purpose “to further Jewish cause” and went to organizations including Jewish schools, religious institutions, and charities.
Zichron BTZ Tzedakah Foundation at a glance
In short: Zichron BTZ Tzedakah Foundation gave $62K across 52 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in New Jersey. 67% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $61,749
- -19.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 52
- +79.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,187
- -55.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $180
- Total assets
- $1,435
- -85.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 67% first-time grantees (35 of 52, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (55% 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 BTZ Tzedakah Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10 Omni Court, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Phone: (609) 290-4196
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Zichron BTZ Tzedakah Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Yeshiva Orchos Chaim ($17K). Together the top 10 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
408 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 400 grants of 408 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey and 44% to recipients in New York. Michigan accounted for 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 52 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Zichron BTZ Tzedakah Foundation open to new grantees?
67%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 35 of 52 grantees (67%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $545; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $180 first-time, $280 repeat.
- 15% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 55% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $62K (2024) to $1.1M (2020). In 2024 it made 52 grants totaling $62K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva Orchos Chaim Lakewood, NJ | To Further Jewish Cause | $17,277 |
| Cong Ohr Hachaim Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Cause | $14,100 |
| Bais Medrash Chodosh Inc Toms River, NJ | To Further Jewish Cause | $4,600 |
| Torah Center for Higher Rabbinical Studies Inc Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Cause | $3,600 |
| Bnos Esther Malka Brooklyn, NY | To Further Jewish Cause | $3,475 |
| Bayom Hashishi - Keren Zichron Yael Lakewood, NJ | To Further Jewish Cause | $2,000 |
| Keren Hatzedaka Lakewood, NJ | To Further Jewish Cause | $1,843 |
| Various Under 1000 Lakewood, NJ | To Further Jewish Cause | $1,801 |
| Machon Beth-Aryeh Inc Forest Hills, NY | To Further Jewish Cause | $1,800 |
| Congregation Ohr Meir Inc Lakewood, NJ | To Further Jewish Cause | $1,524 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,435 | $43,800 | $61,827 | $61,749 | 52 | $61,749 | $70 |
| 2023 | $9,950 | $51,050 | $76,701 | $76,699 | 29 | $76,699 | $13 |
| 2022 | $36,140 | $105,180 | $105,902 | $105,622 | 57 | $105,622 | $1,806 |
| 2021 | $36,323 | $133,275 | $135,840 | $135,840 | 92 | $135,840 | $1,823 |
| 2020 | $38,888 | $1,082,065 | $1,075,399 | $1,075,399 | 178 | — | $321 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Zichron BTZ Tzedakah Foundation reported a distributable amount of $70 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 grants are described as being “to further Jewish cause.” Its grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the kinds of organizations it supports: Yeshiva Orchose Chaim says it provides Jewish and secular education for elementary-school-aged children, while Keren Hatzedaka describes its work as providing for indigent families. Rofeh Cholim Cancer Society says it assists cancer patients and their families through financial subsidies, advocacy, support, and help obtaining medical treatment.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 52 grants totaling $61,749. Grant amounts ranged from $36 to $17,277, with a median of $180. It made 29 grants totaling $76,699 in 2023 and 57 grants totaling $105,622 in 2022.
The largest 2024 grants included $17,277 to Yeshiva Orchose Chaim, $14,100 to Cong Ohr Hachaim, $4,600 to Bais Medrash Chodosh, and $3,600 to Torah Center for Higher Rabbinical Studies. Each was listed with the purpose “to further Jewish cause.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gedaliah David Kahan as president and Pesel Blonder and Michael C. Kahan as trustees.
Zichron BTZ Tzedakah Foundation is led by Gedaliah David Kahan, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gedaliah David Kahan
President
Trustee → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael C. Kahan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pesel Blonder
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 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 BTZ Tzedakah Foundation
How much does Zichron BTZ Tzedakah Foundation give each year?
Zichron BTZ Tzedakah Foundation gave $62K across 52 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $77K across 29 grants.
What is Zichron BTZ Tzedakah Foundation's typical grant size?
Zichron BTZ Tzedakah Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $180, and its average grant was $1,187, across 52 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Zichron BTZ Tzedakah Foundation that year got $545 on average.
Where does Zichron BTZ Tzedakah Foundation give grants?
Zichron BTZ Tzedakah Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (44%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lakewood, NJ (27 grants), Brooklyn, NY (11 grants), Monroe, NY (4 grants) and Monsey, NY (2 grants).
Does Zichron BTZ Tzedakah Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 52 grants with a stated purpose on Zichron BTZ Tzedakah Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further Jewish Cause" (52 grants).
Who are Zichron BTZ Tzedakah Foundation's largest grantees?
Zichron BTZ Tzedakah Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Yeshiva Orchos Chaim ($17,277), Cong Ohr Hachaim ($14,100) and Bais Medrash Chodosh Inc ($4,600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Zichron BTZ Tzedakah Foundation?
Zichron BTZ Tzedakah Foundation reported $1K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $62K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $70 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Zichron BTZ Tzedakah Foundation fund?
The foundation’s grants are described as being “to further Jewish cause.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Zichron BTZ Tzedakah Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Zichron BTZ Tzedakah Foundation's EIN?
Zichron BTZ Tzedakah Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-6556425. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Zichron BTZ Tzedakah 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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