Zichron Yechiel Mechel Foundation
Zichron Yechiel Mechel Foundation is a private foundation based in Uniondale, New York. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2024 filing states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Zichron Yechiel Mechel Foundation at a glance
In short: Zichron Yechiel Mechel Foundation gave $7.9M across 119 grants in 2024 (avg $66K), mostly in New York. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,857,193
- -18.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 119
- +11.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $66,027
- -26.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $18,000
- Total assets
- $9,242,254
- -39.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (37 of 119, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (83% 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 Yechiel Mechel Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. No application process or required materials are stated.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1500 Rxr Plaza-West Tower, Uniondale, NY 11556
Phone: (516) 747-0300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Zichron Yechiel Mechel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The OJC Fund ($900K). Together the top 10 received $4.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
724 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 625 grants of 724 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 12% to New Jersey, and 5% to Illinois. The filing also lists 0% shares for Maryland and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 119 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Zichron Yechiel Mechel Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 37 of 119 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $29K; repeat grants $83K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 49% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+20%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6.5M (2022) to $9.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 119 grants totaling $7.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The OJC Fund Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $900,000 |
| National Society for Hebrew Day Schools Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $893,834 |
| Kollel Shabbos Kodesh (Karnoh Shel Torah) Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $650,000 |
| Tova U'vrucha Inc Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $452,920 |
| Chayim Vchesed Inc Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $407,197 |
| Mesivta Shaarei Adirim Skokie, IL | Unrestricted | $348,325 |
| Davis Memorial Fund Inc Lawrence, NY | Unrestricted | $292,500 |
| Keren Olam Hatorah New York, NY | Unrestricted | $291,669 |
| Cong Keren Ateres Yisocher DOV Dzablitov Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $235,503 |
| American Friends of Rabbinical College of Telzstone Inc Lakewood, NJ | Unrestricted | $226,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,242,254 | $1,846,139 | $7,899,416 | $7,857,193 | 119 | $7,858,123 | $498,704 | $608,113 |
| 2023 | $15,309,961 | $3,434,067 | $9,666,480 | $9,601,261 | 107 | $9,601,636 | $675,330 | $879,064 |
| 2022 | $21,536,891 | $1,073,251 | $6,578,128 | $6,504,229 | 198 | $6,504,604 | $778,916 | $1,087,734 |
| 2021 | $26,610,097 | $33,215,107 | $6,613,239 | $6,549,123 | 300 | $6,551,273 | $640,974 | $1,194,682 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose own descriptions cover Hebrew day school support and religious and educational programming, assistance to needy families and children, and support for widows and orphans. For example, the National Society for Hebrew Day Schools describes its work as providing religious services, religious and educational programs, and assistance to Hebrew day schools. Davis Memorial Fund describes its work as supporting charitable activities through financial assistance to needy families and disadvantaged children.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 119 grants totaling $7,857,193. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $900,000, with a median of $18,000.
The largest reported grants included $900,000 to The OJC Fund, $893,834 to the National Society for Hebrew Day Schools, $650,000 to Kollel Shabbos Kodesh (Karnoh Shel Torah), $452,920 to Tova U'Vrucha Inc, and $407,197 to Chayim Vchesed Inc. Each was listed as unrestricted. Other notable grants included $348,325 to Mesivta Shaarei Adirim and $292,500 to Davis Memorial Fund Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Barry Karfunkel is listed as a trustee.
Zichron Yechiel Mechel Foundation is led by Barry Karfunkel, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barry Karfunkel
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
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 Yechiel Mechel Foundation
How much does Zichron Yechiel Mechel Foundation give each year?
Zichron Yechiel Mechel Foundation gave $7.9M across 119 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $9.6M across 107 grants.
What is Zichron Yechiel Mechel Foundation's typical grant size?
Zichron Yechiel Mechel Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $18,000, and its average grant was $66,027, across 119 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Zichron Yechiel Mechel Foundation that year got $29K on average.
Where does Zichron Yechiel Mechel Foundation give grants?
Zichron Yechiel Mechel Foundation gives mostly in New York: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (56 grants), Lakewood, NJ (20 grants), Far Rockaway, NY (9 grants) and Cedarhurst, NY (4 grants).
Does Zichron Yechiel Mechel Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Zichron Yechiel Mechel Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (119 of 119) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Zichron Yechiel Mechel Foundation's largest grantees?
Zichron Yechiel Mechel Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The OJC Fund ($900,000), National Society for Hebrew Day Schools ($893,834) and Kollel Shabbos Kodesh (Karnoh Shel Torah) ($650,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Zichron Yechiel Mechel Foundation?
Zichron Yechiel Mechel Foundation reported $9.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $608K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Zichron Yechiel Mechel Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose own descriptions cover Hebrew day school support and religious and educational programming, assistance to needy families and children, and support for widows and orphans. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Zichron Yechiel Mechel Foundation?
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 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.
Does Zichron Yechiel Mechel 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.
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