Zichron Yechiel Mechel Foundation

UNIONDALE, NY EIN: 85-6822856

Zichron Yechiel Mechel Foundation is a private trust based in Uniondale, New York. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2022 and operates as a grantmaking organization focused on supporting charitable causes primarily in the Northeast.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$9.2M

-39.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$7.9M

-18.2% YoY

Grant Count

119

+11.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$66K

-26.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Zichron Yechiel Mechel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $608K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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

Grantmaking

The foundation maintains a **preselected grantmaking model** and does not accept unsolicited applications. Organizations must be invited to apply.

Grant Range

$3,000–$22,000 (varies by year)

Average Grant

award: $28,000–$32,800

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

Primary states: New York, New Jersey, and Illinois (accounting for 95% of all grants)
Extended reach: Grantmaking extends across 18 states, with additional activity in Maryland

Grant Distribution by State

New York $5.3M (87%)

New Jersey $510K (8%)

Maryland $100K (2%)

Illinois $77K (1%)

Virginia $33K (1%)

Florida $31K (1%)

North Carolina $10K (0%)

District of Columbia $3K (0%)

+11 more states

States

Arizona California Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Georgia Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Minnesota North Carolina New Jersey Nevada New York Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Virginia

Cities

AirmontAlexandriaAshevilleAtlantaBaltimoreBayonneBeachwoodBelle HarborBronxBrooklynCarteretCedarhurstChicagoDoylestownFallsburgFar RockawayFlushingForest HillsFresh MeadowsGreensboro

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets:

2024: $9.2M
2023: $15.3M
2022: $21.5M
2021: $26.6M

Annual Income: $9M–$1.1M (varies by reporting year)

Giving Rate: Approximately 62.7% of assets (2023)

The foundation's asset base has declined significantly from 2021 to 2024, reflecting market conditions and distribution patterns.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$9,242,254	$15,309,961	$21,536,891
Revenue	$1,846,139	$3,434,067	$1,073,251
Expenses	$7,899,416	$9,666,480	$6,578,128
Qualifying Distributions	$7,858,123	$9,601,636	$6,504,604
Net Investment Income	$498,704	$675,330	$778,916
Distributable Amount	$608,113	$879,064	$1,087,734

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

200 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Chayim Vchesed Inc ($407,197), Cong Keren Ateres Yisocher Dov Dzablitov ($235,503), American Friends of Rabbinical College of Telzstone Inc ($226,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ACHIEZER COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER INC LAWRENCE, NY	UNRESTRICTED	$5,000
AL KANFEI NISHARIM CEDARHURST, NY	UNRESTRICTED	$25,000
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF KOLLEL BAIS YECHIEL ESFORMES INC CHICAGO, IL	UNRESTRICTED	$23,000
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF NISHMAS YISROEL INC BROOKLYN, NY	UNRESTRICTED	$800
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF PANIM EL PANIM BROOKLYN, NY	UNRESTRICTED	$31,000
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF RABBINICAL COLLEGE OF TELZSTONE INC LAKEWOOD, NJ	UNRESTRICTED	$226,000
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF RAMOT TORAH SCHOOLS INC BROOKLYN, NY	UNRESTRICTED	$5,000
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF YAD ELIEZER JACKSON, NJ	UNRESTRICTED	$12,500
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF YESHIVA DMIR BROOKLYN, NY	UNRESTRICTED	$78,375
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF YESHIVAT TIFRACH LAKEWOOD, NJ	UNRESTRICTED	$1,800

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Barry Karfunkel — Trustee

The foundation operates with limited staffing based on available records.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
BARRY KARFUNKEL	TRUSTEE	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from Zichron Yechiel Mechel Foundation?

The foundation maintains a **preselected grantmaking model** and does not accept unsolicited applications. Organizations must be invited to apply. **Grant Activity:** • Total grants awarded: 696 grants totaling $19.6M (across available records) • Median grant size: $3,000–$22,000 (varies by year) • Grant range: $100–$1.8M • Average grant award: $28,000–$32,800 • Number of unique organizations supported: 459 **Recent Annual Giving:** • 2024: $7.9M in grants • 2023: $9.6M in grants (107 grants) •…

Where does Zichron Yechiel Mechel Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • **Primary states:** New York, New Jersey, and Illinois (accounting for 95% of all grants) • **Extended reach:** Grantmaking extends across 18 states, with additional activity in Maryland

What size grants does Zichron Yechiel Mechel Foundation award?

In 2024, Zichron Yechiel Mechel Foundation awarded 119 grants totaling $7.9M — an average of about $66K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Zichron Yechiel Mechel Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Zichron Yechiel Mechel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $608K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Zichron Yechiel Mechel Foundation's EIN?

Zichron Yechiel Mechel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-6822856. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.