The Tzedakah Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Tzedakah Fund is a private foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $758,650 in 82 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $273,080. 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$758,650
- Number of grants82
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$273,080
- Assets$577,649
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2024 was down from $789,742 the year before.
62% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $789,742 | 87 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $758,650 | 82 | $577,649 |
How to apply
The Tzedakah Fund 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 The Tzedakah Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 33 | $485,250 |
| Maryland | 28 | $169,600 |
| New Jersey | 20 | $103,720 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $80 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cong Ahavas Tzedakah Vchesed | Charitable | $273,080 |
| Agudah of Baltimore | Charitable | $55,120 |
| Bais Hamedrash and Mesivta of Baltimore | Charitable | $30,800 |
| Yeshivat Kol Yaakov | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Hebrew Academy of Nassau County | Charitable | $20,000 |
| American Friends of Migdal Torah | Charitable | $18,000 |
| American Friends of Torat Chaim | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Kollel Tiferes Shlomo | Charitable | $17,000 |
| Orthodox Union | Charitable | $16,000 |
| Beth Medrash Gavoha | Charitable | $14,000 |
| Shuvu Return Inc | Charitable | $13,000 |
| Tomchei Tzedakah | Charitable | $13,000 |
| Cong Yeshiva Yad Moshe | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Friends of Toldos Zvi | Charitable | $10,500 |
| Zichron Avot | Charitable | $10,200 |
| American Friends of Yaadir Torah | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Magen Israel Schools | Charitable | $10,000 |
| CCK | Charitable | $9,000 |
| Yeshiva Marbeth Torah | Charitable | $9,000 |
| Keren Kiryat Sefer | Charitable | $8,600 |
| Yeshiva of Far Rockaway | Charitable | $8,600 |
| Kehillas Bnei Torah | Charitable | $8,100 |
| Limudei Daas | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Ttgai Rabbinical Academy | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Cong Tiferes Yakov | Charitable | $7,600 |
| Gemach Chesed | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Reb Chaim's Kollelim | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Bais Yaakov of Baltimore | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Menucha Veyeshua | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Mosdos Nesivos Shalom | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Ohr Hatorah | Charitable | $5,500 |
| JCN | Charitable | $5,390 |
| Cong Shomrei Mishmeres | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Talmudical Academy | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Yeshiva of Lomza | Charitable | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Koidenov | Charitable | $4,500 |
| Lev L'achim | Charitable | $4,300 |
| Laylah | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Ahavas Yisroel | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Cong Zichron Yisroel | Charitable | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Orin Z Hirschman
- Esther Hirschman
Questions people ask
Does The Tzedakah Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Tzedakah Fund give?
$758,650 in tax year 2024, across 82 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Tzedakah Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Orin Z Hirschman (Trustee) and Esther Hirschman (Trustee).
What does The Tzedakah Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.