ZN Gemilas Chesed Foundation
ZN Gemilas Chesed Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2024 filing reports charitable grants to organizations, with most reported grant dollars going to recipients in New York.
ZN Gemilas Chesed Foundation at a glance
In short: ZN Gemilas Chesed Foundation gave $163K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in New York. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $162,846
- +19.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -41.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,632
- +105.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,790
- Total assets
- $3,878,326
- +19.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (7 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (98% 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 ZN Gemilas Chesed Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 160 Lee Ave C/O Herman Neuschloss, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Phone: (718) 522-2405
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who ZN Gemilas Chesed Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cong Ohr Joshua ($49K). Together the top 10 received $162K.
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 123 grants of 124 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 2% to recipients whose state was not specified. Listed New York recipients include organizations in Brooklyn and Spring Valley.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is ZN Gemilas Chesed Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 14 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 43% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 44% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 74% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $96K (2020) to $187K (2022). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $163K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cong Ohr Joshua Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $49,360 |
| Kolel Shomrei Hachomos Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $26,634 |
| Mesivta V'kolel Boyan Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Yad L'achim Anyu Lenitzruchim Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Kupat Hakodesh Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Elef Hamugien Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Tzidkas Avaraham | Charitable | $2,800 |
| Cong Kehilath Yakov Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $2,780 |
| Cong Sdei Yakov Square Spring Valley, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Merkaz Hakollelim Square Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
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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 | $3,878,326 | $993,391 | $167,936 | $162,846 | 14 | $162,846 | $175,650 | $221,281 |
| 2023 | $3,245,848 | $343,417 | $136,390 | $136,065 | 24 | $136,065 | $57,029 | $172,171 |
| 2022 | $3,109,771 | $215,921 | $189,805 | $186,504 | 34 | $186,504 | $40,872 | $139,186 |
| 2021 | $3,155,280 | $555,606 | $121,103 | $113,352 | 29 | $113,352 | $340,119 | $153,303 |
| 2020 | $2,754,847 | $476,326 | $98,867 | $96,052 | 23 | — | $308,045 | $118,319 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, ZN Gemilas Chesed Foundation reported a distributable amount of $221K 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 gave 14 grants totaling $162,846. Grant amounts ranged from $72 to $49,360, with a median grant of $2,790. Its largest listed grants were $49,360 to Cong Ohr Joshua, $26,634 to Kolel Shomrei Hachomos, $25,000 to Mesivta V'Kolel Boyan, $25,000 to Yad L'Achim Anyu Lenitzruchim, $18,000 to Kupat Hakodesh, and $10,000 to Elef Hamugien. Each was listed for a charitable purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Herman Neuschlos and Shaindy Neuschlos as trustees.
ZN Gemilas Chesed Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Herman Neuschlos
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shaindy Neuschlos
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 ZN Gemilas Chesed Foundation
How much does ZN Gemilas Chesed Foundation give each year?
ZN Gemilas Chesed Foundation gave $163K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $136K across 24 grants.
What is ZN Gemilas Chesed Foundation's typical grant size?
ZN Gemilas Chesed Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,790, and its average grant was $11,632, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from ZN Gemilas Chesed Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does ZN Gemilas Chesed Foundation give grants?
ZN Gemilas Chesed Foundation gives mostly in New York: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (11 grants).
Does ZN Gemilas Chesed Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on ZN Gemilas Chesed Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (14 grants).
Who are ZN Gemilas Chesed Foundation's largest grantees?
ZN Gemilas Chesed Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cong Ohr Joshua ($49,360), Kolel Shomrei Hachomos ($26,634) and Mesivta V'kolel Boyan ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is ZN Gemilas Chesed Foundation?
ZN Gemilas Chesed Foundation reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $163K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $221K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
How do I apply for a grant from ZN Gemilas Chesed Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 ZN Gemilas Chesed Foundation's EIN?
ZN Gemilas Chesed Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3521335. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does ZN Gemilas Chesed 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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