Birchas Mordechai Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Birchas Mordechai Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Brooklyn, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 32 grants; the typical grant was $4,750 and the largest $370,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$4,750
- Largest grant$370,000
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $855,766 the year before.
56% 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 | $855,766 | 37 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 32 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
Birchas Mordechai Charitable 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 Birchas Mordechai Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York. It also paid $10,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 24 | $974,850 |
| New Jersey | 5 | $56,200 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Mosdot Goor | Charitable | $370,000 |
| Cong Talmud Torah Imrei Emes Keren Habinyan | Charitable | $200,000 |
| BM Center | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Ahavat Yisroel Humanity | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Kollel Bais Yisroel | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Asei Tov | Charitable | $34,000 |
| Ahavas Tzedokos | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Cong Bais Berliner | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Cong Zichron Shlomo | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Congregation Chasidei Gur of Midwood | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Chaim Medical Resource | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Kollel Chasidei Gur | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Keren Hatzolas Doros | Charitable | $10,000 |
| World Hope International Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Congregation Avrichem | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Cong Simcha Vnachas | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Likras Shabbos | Charitable | $4,500 |
| Friends of Harim | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Tehillat Naava Shlach Lachmecha | Charitable | $3,000 |
| V'yazreim | Charitable | $2,300 |
| Kole Shema | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Ahi Ezer Yeshiva | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Chasdei Chashi L'kallah | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Giving Basket | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Kochavim | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Lenefesh Tidreshen | Charitable | $500 |
| Cong Ohr Yechezkel | Charitable | $500 |
| Mekor Hachinuch | Charitable | $500 |
| Tzidkas Eretz Hakodesh | Charitable | $500 |
| Yeshivas Novominsk | Charitable | $500 |
| RCCS | Charitable | $250 |
| Lev With Love | Charitable | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Bracha Weits
- Mordechai Weits
Questions people ask
Does Birchas Mordechai Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Birchas Mordechai Charitable Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $4,750.
Who runs Birchas Mordechai Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bracha Weits (Trustee) and Mordechai Weits (Trustee).
What does Birchas Mordechai Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and international.