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.
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
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
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 |
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
208 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Mordechai Schonfeld is listed as trustee for the organization.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 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
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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