Benei Meron Inc
Accepts applications
Benei Meron Inc is a private foundation in Brooklyn, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $175,332 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $3,600 and the largest $50,621. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$175,332
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$3,600
- Largest grant$50,621
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was down from $426,555 the year before.
53% 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 | $426,555 | 19 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $175,332 | 19 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Foundation 2433 Knapp Street, Brooklyn, NY 11235 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (646) 961-1001 |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $117,192 |
| New Jersey | 6 | $27,540 |
| California | 1 | $26,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $3,600 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Charities Less Then 5000 | Charitable | $50,621 |
| Darchei Noam | Charitable | $36,000 |
| Go Fund Me | Charitable | $26,000 |
| Lev America | Charitable | $10,009 |
| Magen Abot Yeshivah | Charitable | $9,000 |
| Cong Ohel Simha Youth | Charitable | $6,193 |
| A Giving Hand | Charitable | $5,979 |
| Efrats Legacy | Charitable | $5,600 |
| Yad Yosef | Charitable | $5,100 |
| Be A Friend | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Shalom Foundation | Charitable | $3,600 |
| The Chesed Fund | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Heichal Hatorah | Charitable | $2,814 |
| Rachel Leah Chesed Fund | Charitable | $2,304 |
| Bet Medrash Hechal Shmuel | Charitable | $1,501 |
| Bet Yaakov of the Jersey Shore | Charitable | $1,250 |
| Chonen Vnosen | Charitable | $1,001 |
| Congregation Beth Rambam | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Mehkere Eres | Charitable | $160 |
Officers and trustees
- Eli Jacob Kaplan
- Yehuda Joseph Kaplan
- Benjamin Kaplan
- Isaac Zaac Kaplan
- Michael Kaplan
Questions people ask
Does Benei Meron Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Benei Meron Inc give?
$175,332 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $3,600.
Who runs Benei Meron Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Eli Jacob Kaplan (Director), Yehuda Joseph Kaplan (Director), Benjamin Kaplan (Director) and Isaac Zaac Kaplan (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.