Israel Matz Foundation
Accepts applications
Israel Matz Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $37,325 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $22,825. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$37,325
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$22,825
- Assets$491,247
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $40,400 the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 | $40,400 | 6 | $686,289 |
| 2024 | $37,325 | 5 | $491,247 |
How to apply
| Contact | Rachael Arfa Israel Matz Foundation 14 E 4th St, New York, NY 10012 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 673-8142 |
| What to submit | Letter of applicantion, giving purpose of grant request, supporting documents, i.e. Cv, and 2 letters of recommendation. |
| Deadlines | 6 months prior to date needed. |
| Restrictions | Limited to hebrew writers and authors and institutiions/organizations devoted to advancement of hebrew literature and culture. |
What Israel Matz Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in New York. It also paid $14,500 in 4 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $22,825 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Israel Matz Hebrew Classics LTD Educational | Preservation of books | $22,825 |
| Individual | Grant to indigent hebrew writers | $6,500 |
| Hebrew Libraries Acquistion Projects | Grants to libraries books/facilities | $5,000 |
| Individual | Grant to indignet hebrew writers | $1,500 |
| Individual | Grant to indigent hebrew writers | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Rachel Arfa
- Hiam Arfa
Questions people ask
Does Israel Matz Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: 6 months prior to date needed..
How much does Israel Matz Foundation give?
$37,325 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Israel Matz Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Rachel Arfa (Trustee) and Hiam Arfa (Trustee).
What does Israel Matz Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.