Simcha Fund - Wedding
Funding Amount
$7,500 per wedding
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “Tov V'Chesed receives hundreds of applications annually”
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Other requirements
- Applicants must be orphaned brides
- Tov V'Chesed receives hundreds of applications annually
- A board of rabbanim reviews each application
- Selected applicants are vetted for greatest need
Overview
Tov V'Chesed's Simcha Fund provides financial assistance to orphaned brides to ensure they can celebrate their wedding day with dignity and joy.
Focus: Wedding support for orphaned brides
Geographic Scope: Not specified
Background: The foundation recognizes that orphaned brides often face financial hardship and may worry about basic necessities like food for guests or appropriate clothing. The program aims to eliminate these concerns so brides can focus on celebrating their special day.
Key Statistics
- 442 weddings funded to date
- 275 weddings funded annually
- $7,500 per wedding sponsor
Eligibility & Process
- Applicants must be orphaned brides
- Tov V'Chesed receives hundreds of applications annually
- A board of rabbanim reviews each application
- Selected applicants are vetted for greatest need
- Funds are paid directly to vendors to ensure dignity
What They Fund
- Wedding-related expenses
- Food for wedding guests
- Bride's clothing and attire
- Other wedding necessities
Contact & Donations
- Website: tovvchesed.com
- Sponsorship option: Available to sponsor individual weddings
How to Apply
Application Process
Detailed application instructions are not provided on the website. However, based on the information available:
- Submit an application - Tov V'Chesed receives applications directly from orphaned brides
- Application review - A board of rabbanim designated by the foundation reviews each application
- Vetting process - Selected applicants are vetted to identify those with the greatest need who might otherwise lack clothing or food
- Approval - Upon approval, funds are paid directly to vendors
Note: For specific application procedures, deadlines, and required materials, contact the foundation directly.
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.
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Fields of Work
- Jewish
- Hardship
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