Zichron Chaim Avraham Foundation
Accepts applications
Zichron Chaim Avraham Foundation is a private foundation in Lakewood, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $264,697 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $246,697. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$264,697
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$17,500
- Largest grant$246,697
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $405,388 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $580,130 | 7 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $405,388 | 5 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $264,697 | 3 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Efraim Lesser 535 E County Line Road Ste 15, Lakewood, NJ 08701 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 219-3944 |
| What to submit | Applicants own form containing general resume of proposal |
| Restrictions | The trust is created and shall be operated exclusively for religious, educational and charitable purposes and to carry on related activities, to support and assist the needs of graduates of sinai academy, brooklyn, New York, who continue their torah studies in israel. |
What Zichron Chaim Avraham Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1 | $246,697 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $17,500 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Paypal Giving Fund | For educational purposes | $246,697 |
| Cong Zichron Pinchos | For educational purposes | $17,500 |
| Meged Shomayim | For educational purposes | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Rabbi Efraim Lesser
- Rabbi Dovid Braun
Questions people ask
Does Zichron Chaim Avraham Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Zichron Chaim Avraham Foundation give?
$264,697 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.
Who runs Zichron Chaim Avraham Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rabbi Efraim Lesser (Trustee) and Rabbi Dovid Braun (Trustee).
What does Zichron Chaim Avraham Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.