Bet Yosef Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bet Yosef Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $194,719 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $1,800 and the largest $40,880. 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$194,719
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$1,800
- Largest grant$40,880
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2024 was up from $165,295 the year before.
58% 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 | $165,295 | 26 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $194,719 | 36 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
Bet Yosef Foundation 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 Bet Yosef Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York. It also paid $180 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 31 | $183,289 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $7,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,050 |
| California | 1 | $1,700 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ahavat Shalom Synagogue | Charitable/education | $40,880 |
| Iranian American Jewish Federation of Ny | Charitable/education | $26,180 |
| Iranian Jewish Center | Charitable/education | $21,420 |
| Yad David Inc | Charitable/education | $20,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah Inc | Charitable/education | $13,680 |
| The Miryam Institue Inc | Charitable/education | $10,000 |
| North Shore Sephardic Synagogue | Charitable/education | $9,302 |
| Renewal | Charitable/education | $7,600 |
| North Shore Hebrew Academy | Charitable/education | $6,826 |
| Tasmina Inc | Charitable/education | $5,000 |
| Friends of Barzilai | Charitable/education | $5,000 |
| Torah Ohr Hebrew Academy | Charitable/education | $4,640 |
| Edison Muslim Community Center | Charitable/education | $2,500 |
| Sephardic Congregation of Florida Inc | Charitable/education | $2,050 |
| Toys for Hospitalized Children | Charitable/education | $2,000 |
| American Friends of Chabad on Bayview Inc | Charitable/education | $2,000 |
| Magen Israel Center Inc | Charitable/education | $1,881 |
| Congregation Chabad of East Flatbush | Charitable/education | $1,800 |
| Yeshiva of Great Neck Inc | Charitable/education | $1,800 |
| Ohr Hashalom Academy | Charitable/education | $1,700 |
| Queens Hatzolah Air Inc | Charitable/education | $1,260 |
| Mitzvah Center Inc | Charitable/education | $1,140 |
| TH Kids Inc | Charitable/education | $1,090 |
| Maccabee Foundation Inc | Charitable/education | $1,000 |
| American Friends of Yeshivath Meor Hatalmud | Charitable/education | $1,000 |
| Women's International Zionist Organization | Charitable/education | $500 |
| Yeshiva Gedolah -Lubavitch | Charitable/education | $360 |
| American Committee for Shaare Zedek | Charitable/education | $360 |
| Darkhe Emet Synagogue of Great Neck | Charitable/education | $304 |
| Shaare Zion of Great Neck | Charitable/education | $260 |
| Yam Hatorah | Charitable/education | $260 |
| Meir Panim Lachayal | Charitable/education | $260 |
| Mosdot Botoshan Inc | Charitable/education | $180 |
| Le Zion B'rina Inc | Charitable/education | $180 |
| Jgive-Friends of Asor Fund USA Inc | Charitable/education | $180 |
| Beth Medrash Zichron Tuvia | Charitable/education | $126 |
Officers and trustees
- Yosef Nazar
- Eli Nazar
- Azita Nazar
Questions people ask
Does Bet Yosef Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bet Yosef Foundation give?
$194,719 in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $1,800.
Who runs Bet Yosef Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Yosef Nazar (Director), Eli Nazar (Director) and Azita Nazar (Director).
What does Bet Yosef Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.