Megilah Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Megilah Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Ocean, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $29,327 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $1,270 and the largest $13,324. 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$29,327
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$1,270
- Largest grant$13,324
- Assets$454,345
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2024 was up from $18,056 the year before.
88% 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 | $18,056 | 8 | $427,852 |
| 2024 | $29,327 | 8 | $454,345 |
How to apply
Megilah Foundation 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Megilah Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New Jersey. It also paid $8,823 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 2 | $13,334 |
| Texas | 1 | $6,502 |
| New York | 2 | $668 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shaare Tefilah Bene Moshe | Support sephardic jewish community engagement | $13,324 |
| Rohr Chabad Jewish Center at TX A&m | Support orthodox jewish community organizations | $6,502 |
| Darchay Elazar & Zion | Support israel organizations | $6,283 |
| Donation to Idf Soldier | Equipment to support idf soldier | $1,368 |
| Atzmutorg | Support israel organizations | $1,172 |
| The Chesed Fund | Support orthodox jewish community organizations | $614 |
| Toirem | Support orthodox jewish community organizations | $54 |
| Keren Hatzedaka Inc | Support orthodox jewish community organizations | $10 |
Officers and trustees
- Gayle Heskiel
- Israel Heskiel
- Amanda Ben Dayan
Questions people ask
Does Megilah Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Megilah Foundation Inc give?
$29,327 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $1,270.
Who runs Megilah Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Gayle Heskiel (President), Israel Heskiel (Treasurer) and Amanda Ben Dayan (Secretary).
What does Megilah Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and international.