Zichron Chasdei Eliezer Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Lakewood, NJ EIN: 87-3987237

Zichron Chasdei Eliezer Inc is a Lakewood, New Jersey–based public charity that, according to its 2024 filing, raises funds to support people in need who dedicate their lives to studying Talmud and Jewish law. The organization was formed in 2021.

Key facts about Zichron Chasdei Eliezer Inc

In short: Zichron Chasdei Eliezer Inc gave $208K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in New Jersey. 46% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

EIN
87-3987237
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$208,218
Grants made (2024)
13
Average grant
$16,017
Median grant
$10,800
New grantees (estimate)
46% first-time grantees (6 of 13, 2024)
Total assets
$126,300
Primary geography
New Jersey (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$126K

+233.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$208K

-4.2% YoY

Grant Count

13

+44.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$16K

-33.7% YoY

Is Zichron Chasdei Eliezer Inc open to new grantees?

46%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 6 of 13 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $12K. How we count

Medians: $19K first-time, $10K repeat.

  • 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2022–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The organization’s stated mission is “to raise funds to support the needy who dedicate their lives to the study of Talmud and Jewish law.” Its 2024 grants went to charitable recipients, including yeshivas and other Jewish organizations.

Among its grantees, Yeshiva Shaar Hatalmud describes its mission as providing Jewish education to high-school-age students. Bais Shaindel describes itself as a religious girls’ high school in Lakewood providing education for grades 9–12. Agudath Israel of America describes its work as addressing social challenges facing needy community members through projects in education, human services, and social action.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2024, the organization reported 13 grants totaling $208,218. Grant amounts ranged from $5,200 to $50,000, with a median of $10,800. The largest reported awards included $50,000 to Congregation Beis Medrash Avreichim Inc, $27,000 to KHZY - Congregation Gate of Mercy, and $24,010 to Yeshiva Keren Orah, all in Lakewood, New Jersey. Other reported awards included $20,000 to Yeshiva Gedolah of Airmont in Airmont, New York, and $18,000 to Keren Olam Hatorah in Brick, New Jersey.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In filing year 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey and 17% went to recipients in New York. The organization’s filing also states that it is familiar with recipients in Israel and periodically visits recipients and/or their supervisors there.

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.

Cities

LakewoodMonseyAirmontBrickHamilton TownshipNew York

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300KTotal only2021 7 grants2022 9 grants2023 13 grants2024

From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $217K (2023). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $208K.

Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Congregation Beis Medrash Avreichem Inc: $50KCongregation Beis MedrashAvreichem Inc$50KKHZY - Congregation Gate of Mercy: $27KKHZY - Congregation Gate ofMercy$27KYeshiva Keren Orah: $24KYeshiva Keren Orah$24KYeshiva Gedolah of Airmont: $20KYeshiva Gedolah of Airmont$20KKeren Olam Hatorah: $18KKeren Olam Hatorah$18KYeshiva Shaar Hatalmud Inc: $13KYeshiva Shaar Hatalmud Inc$13KYeshiva Toras Menachem: $11KYeshiva Toras Menachem$11KZichron DOV Ber: $10KZichron DOV Ber$10KBnos Devorah: $10KBnos Devorah$10KBais Medrash Nachlas Yaakov: $8KBais Medrash Nachlas Yaakov$8K

The largest 2024 recipient was Congregation Beis Medrash Avreichem Inc ($50K). Together the top 10 received $191K.

Grant Size Distribution

29 grants across all recorded years

27<$50K1$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 29 (93%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Congregation Beis Medrash Avreichem Inc Lakewood, NJCharitable$50,000
KHZY - Congregation Gate of Mercy Lakewood, NJCharitable$27,000
Yeshiva Keren Orah Lakewood, NJCharitable$24,010
Yeshiva Gedolah of Airmont Airmont, NYCharitable$20,000
Keren Olam Hatorah Brick, NJCharitable$18,000
Yeshiva Shaar Hatalmud Inc Lakewood, NJCharitable$12,860
Yeshiva Toras Menachem Lakewood, NJCharitable$10,800
Zichron DOV Ber Monsey, NYCharitable$10,000
Bnos Devorah Lakewood, NJCharitable$10,000
Bais Medrash Nachlas Yaakov Lakewood, NJCharitable$8,348

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants reported
2024 $126,300 $501,238 $412,848 $208,218
2023 $37,910 $436,210 $418,217 $217,460
2022 $19,917 $128,000 $275,383 $113,900
Revenue
Expenses
$0$200K$400K$600K2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$126,300$37,910$19,917
Revenue$501,238$436,210$128,000
Expenses$412,848$418,217$275,383

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
  5. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Joseph Polinsky as director and Joseph Goldburd and William Katzenstein as officers.

Zichron Chasdei Eliezer Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Joseph Polinsky

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    0.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Joseph Goldburd

    Officer

    On filings since 2021

    0.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • William Katzenstein

    Officer

    On filings since 2022

    0.3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Akiva David Kolchin (2021) — Officer

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: 301 Madison Avenue 101, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Phone: (646) 285-8112

Frequently asked questions about Zichron Chasdei Eliezer Inc

How much does Zichron Chasdei Eliezer Inc give each year?

Zichron Chasdei Eliezer Inc gave $208K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $217K across 9 grants.

What is Zichron Chasdei Eliezer Inc's typical grant size?

Zichron Chasdei Eliezer Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,800, and its average grant was $16,017, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Zichron Chasdei Eliezer Inc that year got $21K on average.

Where does Zichron Chasdei Eliezer Inc give grants?

Zichron Chasdei Eliezer Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lakewood, NJ (8 grants).

Does Zichron Chasdei Eliezer Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Zichron Chasdei Eliezer Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (13 grants).

Who are Zichron Chasdei Eliezer Inc's largest grantees?

Zichron Chasdei Eliezer Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Congregation Beis Medrash Avreichem Inc ($50,000), KHZY - Congregation Gate of Mercy ($27,000) and Yeshiva Keren Orah ($24,010), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Zichron Chasdei Eliezer Inc?

Zichron Chasdei Eliezer Inc reported $126K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $501K.

What does Zichron Chasdei Eliezer Inc fund?

The organization’s stated mission is “to raise funds to support the needy who dedicate their lives to the study of Talmud and Jewish law.” Its 2024 grants went to charitable recipients, including yeshivas and other Jewish organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Zichron Chasdei Eliezer Inc?

Zichron Chasdei Eliezer Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.

What is Zichron Chasdei Eliezer Inc's EIN?

Zichron Chasdei Eliezer Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3987237. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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