Birkat Esther Inc
Preselected recipients only
Birkat Esther Inc is a private foundation in Highland Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $55,280 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $5,810 and the largest $26,810. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$55,280
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$5,810
- Largest grant$26,810
- Assets$5,079
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was down from $242,910 the year before.
33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $242,910 | 6 | $2,569 |
| 2024 | $55,280 | 6 | $5,079 |
How to apply
Birkat Esther Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Birkat Esther Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Florida. It also paid $45,530 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 2 | $5,750 |
| New York | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Darchan Ben Zion | General support | $26,810 |
| Keren Yad Shmuel Ve Tamar | General support | $12,600 |
| Beit Chabad Abu Tur | General support | $6,120 |
| Chabad of West Boca Raton Synagogue Inc | General support | $5,500 |
| Agudat Refuah V'chaim | General support | $4,000 |
| Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (University of Miami) | General support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Edmund I Shamsi
- Helene Shamsi
- Pnina Shamsi
Questions people ask
Does Birkat Esther Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Birkat Esther Inc give?
$55,280 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $5,810.
Who runs Birkat Esther Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Edmund I Shamsi (President), Helene Shamsi (Secretary) and Pnina Shamsi (Treasurer).
What does Birkat Esther Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international and faith communities.