Zichron Chaya Tzedaka Foundation
Zichron Chaya Tzedaka Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2025 filing reports 26 grants totaling $128,911, primarily to listed recipients in New York and New Jersey.
Zichron Chaya Tzedaka Foundation at a glance
In short: Zichron Chaya Tzedaka Foundation gave $129K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. 54% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $128,911
- -20.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,958
- -60.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,250
- Total assets
- $2,062,714
- +2.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 54% first-time grantees (14 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Zichron Chaya Tzedaka Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1872 49Th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204
Phone: (718) 851-0318
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Zichron Chaya Tzedaka Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was CCK Charity Fund ($29K). Together the top 10 received $89K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 78 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
For 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 10% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Zichron Chaya Tzedaka Foundation open to new grantees?
54%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 14 of 26 grantees (54%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 31% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 29% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 131% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $121K (2021) to $192K (2020). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $129K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CCK Charity Fund Monsey, NY | General Operations | $29,150 |
| Congregation ZIV Yisroel Brooklyn, NY | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Darchei Torah Far Rockaway, NY | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Matan Bseser Brooklyn, NY | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Congregation Avnei Pinchos Ahavas Raim Brooklyn, NY | General Operations | $5,100 |
| Various - 500 or Less Brooklyn, NY | General Operations | $5,061 |
| Chemed Shlomo Brooklyn, NY | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Congergation Bais Avrohom Lakewood, NJ | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Ichud Mosdos Hachinuch Brooklyn, NY | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Nechomas Yisroel Brooklyn, NY | General Operations | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,062,714 | $187,579 | $142,999 | $128,911 | 26 | $128,911 | $187,579 | $98,641 |
| 2024 | $2,018,134 | $176,751 | $163,871 | $161,372 | 13 | $161,372 | $175,750 | $101,541 |
| 2023 | $2,005,254 | $201,327 | $138,121 | $134,875 | 17 | $134,875 | $169,847 | $99,034 |
| 2022 | $1,942,048 | $526,205 | $186,624 | $180,424 | 13 | $180,424 | $187,272 | $88,968 |
| 2021 | $1,602,467 | $258,716 | $126,240 | $120,705 | 9 | $120,705 | $188,041 | $74,493 |
| 2020 | $1,519,991 | $329,664 | $198,150 | $192,390 | 20 | — | $68,966 | $73,179 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Zichron Chaya Tzedaka Foundation reported a distributable amount of $99K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. Misaskim Corp, which received $4,000, describes its mission as supporting people experiencing crisis or tragedy, assisting the bereaved, and safeguarding the dignity of the deceased. Ohr Naava, which received $2,500, describes its purpose as providing continuing Torah education for women and opportunities for spiritual growth. Zichron Eliyahu Inc, which received $1,000, says it helps families in need with tuition and related expenses so they can get back on their feet.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $128,911. Grant amounts ranged from $600 to $29,150, with a median of $4,250. The largest listed grants included $29,150 to CCK Charity Fund for general operations; $10,000 each to Congregation Ziv Yisroel, Darchei Torah, and Matan Bseser for general operations; and $5,100 to Congregation Avnei Pinchos Ahavas Raim for general operations. Other listed recipients received $5,000 each for general operations: Chemed Shlomo, Congregation Bais Avrohom, Ichud Mosdos Hachinuch, Nechomas Yisroel, Shuvu, and Tomchei Shabbos.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Beryl Jachimowitz as president, Yisroel Chaim Jachimowitz as vice president, and Tzvi Jachimowitz as secretary.
Zichron Chaya Tzedaka Foundation is led by Beryl Jachimowitz, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Beryl Jachimowitz
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tzvi Jachimowitz
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Yisroel Chaim Jachimowitz
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Chaya Tzedaka Foundation
How much does Zichron Chaya Tzedaka Foundation give each year?
Zichron Chaya Tzedaka Foundation gave $129K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $161K across 13 grants.
What is Zichron Chaya Tzedaka Foundation's typical grant size?
Zichron Chaya Tzedaka Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,250, and its average grant was $4,958, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Zichron Chaya Tzedaka Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Zichron Chaya Tzedaka Foundation give grants?
Zichron Chaya Tzedaka Foundation gives mostly in New York: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (18 grants) and Lakewood, NJ (4 grants).
Does Zichron Chaya Tzedaka Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Zichron Chaya Tzedaka Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Zichron Chaya Tzedaka Foundation's largest grantees?
Zichron Chaya Tzedaka Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include CCK Charity Fund ($29,150), Congregation ZIV Yisroel ($10,000) and Darchei Torah ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Zichron Chaya Tzedaka Foundation?
Zichron Chaya Tzedaka Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $129K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $99K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Zichron Chaya Tzedaka Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. Misaskim Corp, which received $4,000, describes its mission as supporting people experiencing crisis or tragedy, assisting the bereaved, and safeguarding the dignity of the deceased. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Zichron Chaya Tzedaka Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Zichron Chaya Tzedaka Foundation's EIN?
Zichron Chaya Tzedaka Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-6459124. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Zichron Chaya Tzedaka 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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