Zichron Esther Chaya Inc
Zichron Esther Chaya Inc is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in New York, with each grant designated for general support.
Zichron Esther Chaya Inc at a glance
In short: Zichron Esther Chaya Inc gave $37K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $37,188
- +52.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,719
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,080
- Total assets
- $734,374
- +60.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Zichron Esther Chaya Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1840 52Nd St Apt 21, Brooklyn, NY 11204
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Zichron Esther Chaya Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cong Shalmei Yoel ($15K). Together the top 10 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 19 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in New York. Listed recipients were in Brooklyn, Monsey, and Highland Mills.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Zichron Esther Chaya Inc gives
- 10% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 157% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2023) to $150K (2022). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cong Shalmei Yoel Monsey, NY | General Support | $15,000 |
| Cong Khal Avreichim Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $7,216 |
| Slabodka Yeshiva Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $7,200 |
| Cong Meor Hachaim Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Pidyon Sheviyim Weiser Highland Mills, NY | General Support | $1,800 |
| Cong Simchas Aron Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $360 |
| Cong Bais Aharon Visrael Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $360 |
| Abcharity Monsey, NY | General Support | $180 |
| Cong Noam Elimelech Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $36 |
| Toiremorg Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $36 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $734,374 | $313,500 | $38,038 | $37,188 | 10 | $37,188 | $23,663 |
| 2023 | $458,912 | $384,000 | $24,338 | $24,338 | 8 | $24,338 | — |
| 2022 | $99,250 | — | $150,750 | $150,000 | 1 | $150,000 | — |
| 2021 | $250,000 | $250,000 | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Zichron Esther Chaya Inc reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $37,188. Grant amounts ranged from $36 to $15,000, with a median grant of $1,080. Its largest grants were $15,000 to CONG SHALMEI YOEL, $7,216 to CONG KHAL AVREICHIM, $7,200 to SLABODKA YESHIVA, and $5,000 to CONG MEOR HACHAIM. Each was designated for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists ISIDORE HANDLER as chief financial officer and MALKIE HANDLER as president.
Zichron Esther Chaya Inc is led by Malkie Handler, President on the 2024 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Malkie Handler
President
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Isidore Handler
Chief Financ
President → Chief Financ, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Raizel Rosalinda Handler (2021–2023) — Vice President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Zichron Esther Chaya Inc
How much does Zichron Esther Chaya Inc give each year?
Zichron Esther Chaya Inc gave $37K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $24K across 8 grants.
What is Zichron Esther Chaya Inc's typical grant size?
Zichron Esther Chaya Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,080, and its average grant was $3,719, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Zichron Esther Chaya Inc give grants?
Zichron Esther Chaya Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (7 grants) and Monsey, NY (2 grants).
Does Zichron Esther Chaya Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Zichron Esther Chaya Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Zichron Esther Chaya Inc's largest grantees?
Zichron Esther Chaya Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Cong Shalmei Yoel ($15,000), Cong Khal Avreichim ($7,216) and Slabodka Yeshiva ($7,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Zichron Esther Chaya Inc?
Zichron Esther Chaya Inc reported $734K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $37K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Zichron Esther Chaya Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Zichron Esther Chaya Inc's EIN?
Zichron Esther Chaya Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4133642. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Zichron Esther Chaya Inc 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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