Zichron Chaim Inc
Zichron Chaim inc., dba ruach chaim, is a public benefit nonprofit corporation organized and operated exclusively for charitable, religious and educational purposes. Specifically it was formed in order to operate a summer camp for religious teens in junior high and high school, with the objective of providing an affordable camping experience.
Zichron Chaim Inc at a glance
In short: Zichron Chaim Inc gave $273K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $55K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $273,403
- -71.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -44.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $54,681
- -48.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $25,677,492
- +15.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Zichron Chaim Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Moreshes Bais Yaakov ($219K). Together the top 5 received $273K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 33 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Zichron Chaim Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−20%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. 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 (2020) to $954K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $273K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Moreshes Bais Yaakov Lakewood, NJ | Education | $218,707 |
| Tiferes Chaim Lakewood, NJ | Education | $20,000 |
| CKCY Brooklyn, NY | Education | $15,000 |
| Kollel Chomesh Brooklyn, NY | Education | $13,196 |
| Cong Beis Yosef Moshe Kaminke Brooklyn, NY | Education | $6,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,677,492 | $7,103,509 | $5,503,632 | $273,403 | 5 | $37 |
| 2023 | $22,292,320 | $6,218,225 | $5,478,318 | $953,901 | 9 | $7,549 |
| 2022 | $11,161,696 | $6,027,473 | $5,328,137 | $752,425 | 10 | $1,788,598 |
| 2021 | $8,440,547 | $4,476,093 | $3,870,822 | $339,814 | 5 | $340,603 |
| 2020 | $9,238,867 | $3,249,257 | $3,286,587 | $62,219 | 4 | $-468,097 |
About Zichron Chaim Inc
Based on IRS filings
Zichron Chaim Inc is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Monsey, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $25.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $273K. Net investment income was $37.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Zichron Chaim Inc is led by Tzvi Y. Perlstein, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tzvi Y. Perlstein
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$50K (2022) → $100K (2024)
Moshe Perlstein
Director
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$187K (2020) → $168K (2024)
Shraga F. Hershkowitz
Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yosef B. Jacobovitch
Vice President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $168K, to Moshe Perlstein (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Zichron Chaim Inc
How much does Zichron Chaim Inc give each year?
Zichron Chaim Inc gave $273K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $954K across 9 grants.
What is Zichron Chaim Inc's typical grant size?
Zichron Chaim Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $54,681, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Zichron Chaim Inc give grants?
Zichron Chaim Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (3 grants) and Lakewood, NJ (2 grants).
Does Zichron Chaim Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Zichron Chaim Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (5 grants).
Who are Zichron Chaim Inc's largest grantees?
Zichron Chaim Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Moreshes Bais Yaakov ($218,707), Tiferes Chaim ($20,000) and CKCY ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Zichron Chaim Inc?
Zichron Chaim Inc reported $25.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.1M.
What is Zichron Chaim Inc?
Zichron Chaim Inc is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Monsey, NY. It holds $25.7M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Zichron Chaim Inc's EIN?
Zichron Chaim Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0706700. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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