How much funding does Simcha Fund - Bar Mitzvah provide?

Simcha Fund - Bar Mitzvah provides $2,500 per bar mitzvah in funding.

When is the deadline for Simcha Fund - Bar Mitzvah?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

How often is Simcha Fund - Bar Mitzvah offered?

Simcha Fund - Bar Mitzvah runs on an annual cycle.

Simcha Fund - Bar Mitzvah

TOV Vchesed Foundation Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Jewish Nonprofits Hardship Grants

Funding Amount

$2,500 per bar mitzvah

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

Applicants must be orphaned boys approaching or at bar mitzvah age (13 years old)

Overview

Tov V'Chesed's Simcha Fund provides financial assistance to orphaned boys to celebrate their bar mitzvah with dignity and joy.

Focus: Bar mitzvah support for orphaned boys

Geographic Scope: Not specified

Background: The foundation recognizes that orphaned boys deserve to celebrate this important milestone despite financial hardship. The program ensures no child is left out or forgotten on this special occasion.

Key Statistics

$2,500 per bar mitzvah sponsor

Eligibility

Applicants must be orphaned boys approaching or at bar mitzvah age (13 years old)

What They Fund

Bar mitzvah celebration/event
New pair of tefillin
Full wardrobe for the boy
Other bar mitzvah-related necessities

Contact & Donations

Website: tovvchesed.com
Sponsorship option: Available to sponsor individual bar mitzvahs

How to Apply

Application Process

Detailed application instructions are not provided on the website. However, based on the program structure:

Submit an application - Orphaned boys or their families/guardians apply to Tov V'Chesed
Application review - Foundation reviews applications
Approval - Upon approval, the foundation provides sponsorship for the bar mitzvah celebration

Note: For specific application procedures, deadlines, and required materials, contact the foundation directly.

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What TOV Vchesed Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 27
Total given: $983K
Median grant: $17K
Range: $6,500–$300K

By dollars: New York 91%, New Jersey 6%. Top recipient cities: Brooklyn, NY; Monsey, NY; Spring Valley, NY.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
19% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.