Zichron Foundation for Special Needs Inc
Zichron Foundation for Special Need is a private foundation based in Miami Beach, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations in Florida, New York, and Colorado, including charitable and educational grants.
Zichron Foundation for Special Needs Inc at a glance
In short: Zichron Foundation for Special Needs Inc gave $106K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Florida. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $106,163
- -28.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,078
- -52.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $902,411
- +12.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (6 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Zichron Foundation for Special Needs Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The 2024 filing says to submit letters of recommendation or letters describing charitable activities. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Avi Klein
Mailing address: 5030 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33140
Phone: (786) 888-3310
Email: a.klein@asset-mgt.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Zichron Foundation for Special Needs Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Friendship Circle ($20K). Together the top 10 received $98K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 64 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 56% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 42% to recipients in New York, and 2% to recipients in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Zichron Foundation for Special Needs Inc open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 15 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 293% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $64K (2020) to $148K (2023). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $106K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Friendship Circle Pompano Beach, FL | Charitable | $19,500 |
| Ezrat Israel Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $15,318 |
| Chabad of Lakeview Miami Beach, FL | Charitable | $12,285 |
| Cong Agudath Israel of Boro Park Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $10,800 |
| Lubavitch Educational Center Miami Beach, FL | Educational | $10,180 |
| The Aleph Institute Surfside, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Chabad of Campus International Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $5,400 |
| MDY DAF Yomi Airmont, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Jewish Learning Center Miami Beach, FL | Charitable | $4,690 |
| Project Moshiach Awareness Inc Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $4,350 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $902,411 | $241,275 | $131,180 | $106,163 | 15 | $106,163 | $228,823 | $36,208 |
| 2023 | $802,644 | $186,854 | $177,387 | $148,144 | 10 | $148,144 | $186,854 | $38,851 |
| 2022 | $790,434 | $175,028 | $80,598 | $65,862 | 13 | $65,862 | $167,028 | $37,874 |
| 2021 | $684,696 | $158,731 | $118,601 | $105,739 | 14 | $105,739 | $156,731 | $32,324 |
| 2020 | $624,411 | $141,331 | $81,472 | $63,978 | 12 | — | $141,141 | $28,653 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Zichron Foundation for Special Needs Inc reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied activities. The Aleph Institute describes its mission as providing family services, ethical education, rabbinical visitations, religious freedom advocacy, and programs for prisons and the military. Hakshiva describes its work as providing educational and socio-psychological direction and assistance to teens and their parents through educational institutions, projects, and support activities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation awarded 15 grants totaling $106,163. Grant amounts ranged from $1,440 to $19,500, with a median of $5,000. Larger grants included $19,500 to The Friendship Circle, $15,318 to Ezrat Israel, $12,285 to Chabad of Lakeview, and $10,800 to Cong Agudath Israel of Boro Park. The foundation also gave $10,180 to Lubavitch Educational Center and $10,000 to The Aleph Institute.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Avi Klein is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Zichron Foundation for Special Needs Inc is led by Avi Klein, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Avi Klein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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.
Frequently asked questions about Zichron Foundation for Special Needs Inc
How much does Zichron Foundation for Special Needs Inc give each year?
Zichron Foundation for Special Needs Inc gave $106K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $148K across 10 grants.
What is Zichron Foundation for Special Needs Inc's typical grant size?
Zichron Foundation for Special Needs Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,078, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Zichron Foundation for Special Needs Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does Zichron Foundation for Special Needs Inc give grants?
Zichron Foundation for Special Needs Inc gives mostly in Florida: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (42%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (4 grants) and Miami Beach, FL (3 grants).
Does Zichron Foundation for Special Needs Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Zichron Foundation for Special Needs Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (14 grants).
Who are Zichron Foundation for Special Needs Inc's largest grantees?
Zichron Foundation for Special Needs Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Friendship Circle ($19,500), Ezrat Israel ($15,318) and Chabad of Lakeview ($12,285), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Zichron Foundation for Special Needs Inc?
Zichron Foundation for Special Needs Inc reported $902K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $106K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Zichron Foundation for Special Needs Inc fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Zichron Foundation for Special Needs Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Zichron Foundation for Special Needs Inc's EIN?
Zichron Foundation for Special Needs Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1231712. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Zichron Foundation for Special Needs Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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.
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Grantable. (2026). Zichron Foundation for Special Needs Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/zichron-foundation-for-special-needs-inc-morg_7af65ca57bf143029ee10fa67ab17acd
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