Zichron Chaim Charity Fund
Zichron Chaim Charity Fund is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. The organization is tax-exempt as of August 2020 and operates under EIN 84-6924570. It functions as an invite-only grantmaking foundation with a focus on religious and educational causes.
Key facts about Zichron Chaim Charity Fund
- EIN
- 84-6924570
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $132,452
- Grants made (2024)
- 237
- Average grant
- $559
- Median grant
- $161
- Total assets
- $11,806
- Primary geography
- New York (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Zichron Chaim Charity Fund funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Zichron Chaim Charity Fund's 237 itemized 2024 grants were New York (78%), New Jersey (9%) and Pennsylvania (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (128 grants), Lakewood, NJ (21 grants), Monsey, NY (17 grants) and New York, NY (12 grants). None of its 237 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further Religious Causes" (237 grants).
How Zichron Chaim Charity Fund gives
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12K
+34.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$132K
-56.0% YoY
Grant Count
237
-23.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$558.869
-42.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Zichron Chaim Charity Fund reported a distributable amount of $580 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary purpose is to promote religious education, further religious causes, help the needy, and advance Jewish culture and tradition. Key funding areas include:
- Religious education
- Jewish nonprofits and faith-based organizations
- Religious nonprofits
- Charter schools and K-12 education
- Human services
Grantmaking
Recipients included Imrei Yosef, Biala Yeshiva Or Kedoshim, Yeshiva Karlin Stolin, Yeshiva Gedolah of Cliffwood, and numerous other yeshivas and Jewish educational institutions.
Grant Range
** $1,000 – $10,000 (recent years); historically $36 – $10,180
Average Grant
** $1,435 (historical)
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- New York
- New Jersey
- Michigan
- California
- Maryland
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 237 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Current Financial Position (2024):
- Total Assets: $11,806
- Total Revenues: $140,000
- Total Expenses: $136,990
- Total Giving: $95,000–$132,452
Historical Trends:
- 2023: Assets $9,000; Total Giving $250,000
- 2022: Assets $290,000; Total Giving $226,000
The foundation's giving rate exceeds 100% of assets in recent years, indicating it distributes more than its asset base annually.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,806 | $8,796 | $289,918 |
| Revenue | $140,000 | $20,000 | $300,000 |
| Expenses | $136,990 | $301,122 | $273,013 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $132,452 | $301,049 | $272,803 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $580 | $5,649 | $6,230 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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
1,108 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Agudath Israel Bais Binyomin ($10,135), Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia ($10,000), Khal Bnei Avrohom Yaakov Inc ($7,840).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AGUDATH ISRAEL BAIS BINYOMIN Brooklyn, NY | TO FURTHER RELIGIOUS CAUSES | $10,135 |
| TALMUDICAL YESHIVA OF PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia, PA | TO FURTHER RELIGIOUS CAUSES | $10,000 |
| KHAL BNEI AVROHOM YAAKOV INC Brooklyn, NY | TO FURTHER RELIGIOUS CAUSES | $7,840 |
| KEREN HASHVIIS New York, NY | TO FURTHER RELIGIOUS CAUSES | $5,000 |
| YESHIVA IMRE YOSEF Brooklyn, NY | TO FURTHER RELIGIOUS CAUSES | $4,000 |
| SINAI ACADAMY Brooklyn, NY | TO FURTHER RELIGIOUS CAUSES | $3,700 |
| CONG TORAH CENTER OF CHESTNUT RIDGE Spring Valley, NY | TO FURTHER RELIGIOUS CAUSES | $3,600 |
| DERECH HATORAH KIRYAT SEFER Brooklyn, NY | TO FURTHER RELIGIOUS CAUSES | $3,600 |
| KOLLEL INTERNATIONAL INC Lakewood, NJ | TO FURTHER RELIGIOUS CAUSES | $3,100 |
| BNOS BAIS YAAKOVTICHON MEIR MOSHE Far Rockaway, NY | TO FURTHER RELIGIOUS CAUSES | $3,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Mordechai Schonfeld is listed as trustee for the organization.
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mordechai Schonfeld | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Shlomo Schonfeld | Trustee | 0.25 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation made 296 grants in its most recent reporting period, demonstrating significant grantmaking activity across its network of religious and educational organizations.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Zichron Chaim Charity Fund fund?
The foundation's primary purpose is to promote religious education, further religious causes, help the needy, and advance Jewish culture and tradition. Key funding areas include: • Religious education • Jewish nonprofits and faith-based organizations • Religious nonprofits • Charter schools and K-12 education • Human services
How do I apply for a grant from Zichron Chaim Charity Fund?
**Grant Characteristics:** • **Grant Range:** $1,000 – $10,000 (recent years); historically $36 – $10,180 • **Median Grant:** $2,000 • **Average Grant:** $1,435 (historical) • **Application Policy:** Invite-only; does not accept unsolicited applications **Recent Activity:** • 2024: 36 grants totaling approximately $95,000 • 2023: 65 grants totaling approximately $250,000 • 2022: 60 grants totaling approximately $226,000 **Sample Recent Grantees (2024):** • Agudath Israel Bais Binyomin ($10,135)…
Where does Zichron Chaim Charity Fund make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • New York • New Jersey • Michigan • California • Maryland
What size grants does Zichron Chaim Charity Fund award?
In 2024, Zichron Chaim Charity Fund awarded 237 grants totaling $132K — an average of about $558.869 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Zichron Chaim Charity Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Zichron Chaim Charity Fund reported a distributable amount of $580 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Zichron Chaim Charity Fund's EIN?
Zichron Chaim Charity Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-6924570. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Zichron Chaim Charity Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.