Zichron BTZ Tzedakah Foundation is a private foundation based in Lakewood, New Jersey, established in 2014 and designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation operates as a charitable grantmaking entity with a focus on Jewish causes and community support.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$62K
-19.5% YoY
Grant Count
52
+79.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1K
-55.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary mission is to further Jewish causes, with particular emphasis on Jewish education. The foundation supports religious services and community development initiatives aligned with Jewish philanthropic traditions.
Grantmaking
Grants are distributed under the program "To Further Jewish Cause," supporting organizations engaged in Jewish education, religious services, and community development.
Grant Range
ranges from $4,664 to $36,000 depending on the funding year
Average Grant
ranges from $4,664 to $36,000 depending on the funding year
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple states, including New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Michigan, and at least 15 states total. Primary concentration appears to be in the Northeast, with significant funding activity in New Jersey and New York communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Year (2024):
- Total Assets: $1,435
- Total Revenue: $43,800
- Total Expenses: $61,827
- Net Income: -$18,027
- Total Liabilities: $9,510
Prior Year (2023):
- Total Assets: $9,950
- Total Revenue: $51,050
- Total Expenses: $76,701
Financial Trend: The foundation operates with expenses exceeding revenues, indicating reliance on asset depletion or donor contributions to sustain grantmaking activities. The expense ratio indicates the foundation spends approximately 150% of annual revenue on programs.
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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
229 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- President: Gedaliah David Kahan
- Trustees: Pesel Blonder and Michael C. Kahan
All leadership members serve on a voluntary basis with minimal hours and no compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEDALIAH DAVID KAHAN | PRESIDENT | 0.25 | — |
| PESEL BLONDER | TRUSTEE | 0.25 | — |
| MICHAEL C KAHAN | TRUSTEE | 0.25 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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