Fund for Life Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Fund for Life Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Brooklyn, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 34 grants; the typical grant was $1,125 and the largest $1.1 million. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$1,125
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$46.9 million
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.6 million the year before.
59% 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 | $1.6 million | 42 | $41.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 34 | $46.9 million |
How to apply
Fund for Life 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.
What Fund for Life Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 6 | $1.3 million |
| New York | 28 | $265,760 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Donors Fund | To further jewish causes | $1.1 million |
| Khal Chasidei Viznitz | To further jewish causes | $82,000 |
| Binyan Yerushlaim | To further jewish causes | $75,000 |
| Emunas Yisroel Lakewood | To further jewish causes | $55,000 |
| Congregation Tiferes Yaakov | To further jewish causes | $50,000 |
| Cong & Kolel Ohel Yesochor Dchasedi Belz | To further jewish causes | $25,000 |
| Congregation Shefa Chaim Sanz | To further jewish causes | $25,000 |
| Cong Yesode Hatorah | To further jewish causes | $20,000 |
| Yeshiva L Tzeerim Sanz Klausenburg Inc | To further jewish causes | $15,800 |
| Cong Kollel Sanz Klausenburg | To further jewish causes | $13,800 |
| Yeshiva Sanz Klausenburg | To further jewish causes | $10,540 |
| Congregation Khal Chasidim of Lawrence | To further jewish causes | $10,000 |
| Kolel Boker Sanz | To further jewish causes | $10,000 |
| Bais Chinuch L Bonos Bayis Ruchel | To further jewish causes | $7,500 |
| Yeshiva Tiferes Shmiel | To further jewish causes | $3,600 |
| Yeshiva Ohr Yehuda | To further jewish causes | $2,000 |
| The Press Foundation of America | To further jewish causes | $1,200 |
| The Ojc Fund | To further jewish causes | $1,050 |
| Toras Hamishpacha | To further jewish causes | $1,000 |
| Rofeh Cholim Cancer Society | To further jewish causes | $648 |
| Chevra Shas Keren Yeshua of Monsey | To further jewish causes | $500 |
| Keren Yehoshua V Yisroel Inc | To further jewish causes | $500 |
| Meor Yitzchok Inc | To further jewish causes | $500 |
| Congregation Gur of Midwood | To further jewish causes | $360 |
| Mikvah USA | To further jewish causes | $360 |
| Tomche Shabbos of Boro Park & Flatbush | To further jewish causes | $360 |
| Chesed Lavraham | To further jewish causes | $250 |
| Cong Nachlas Maharim D Chasidei Stretin | To further jewish causes | $250 |
| Hatzolah Leachim Inc | To further jewish causes | $250 |
| Cong Beth Boruch Gemach Muchon Shai | To further jewish causes | $100 |
| Khal Nachlas Yitzchok | To further jewish causes | $100 |
| Chasdei Meshilam | To further jewish causes | $56 |
| American Committee for Sanz Institutions of Israel Inc | To further jewish causes | $18 |
| Talmud Torah Bais Yechiel | To further jewish causes | $18 |
Officers and trustees
- Harry Reichman
- Chaya Reichman
- Simon Reichman
Questions people ask
Does Fund for Life Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fund for Life Foundation Inc give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $1,125.
Who runs Fund for Life Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Harry Reichman (President), Chaya Reichman (Treasurer) and Simon Reichman (Director).
What does Fund for Life Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.