Keren Ish Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Keren Ish Foundation is a private foundation in Brooklyn, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $763,652 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $3,600 and the largest $363,000. 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$763,652
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$3,600
- Largest grant$363,000
- Assets$13.5 million
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2024 was up from $421,500 the year before.
88% 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 | $421,500 | 6 | $10.8 million |
| 2024 | $763,652 | 34 | $13.5 million |
How to apply
Keren Ish 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 Keren Ish Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 34 | $763,652 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pledger Charitable | Tax exempt purpose | $363,000 |
| Cong Toldos Yoel | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Cong Toldos Refuel Kasho | Charitable | $51,000 |
| Yeshiva Machzikei Hadas | Tax exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| UTA | Charitable | $27,000 |
| Uts | Tax exempt purpose | $17,500 |
| Kollel Avreichim Drabeinu Yoel | Charitable | $12,800 |
| Zichron Avoseinei | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Hisachdus Avreichim of Vien | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Cong Bais Moshe of Koruv | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Tov Vchesed | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Cong Shaar Naftula | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Cong Yetev Lev | To further jewish education | $7,350 |
| Cong Noam Torah Vchesed | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Elef Hamugein | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Cong Koifer Nefesh | Education | $4,000 |
| Yetev Lev D Jerusalem | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Kollel Sharei Tzion | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Cong Todlos Naftuli | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Livnai Yisroel | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Cong Yismach Moshe KJ | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Cong Rav Chesed | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Kollel Shomre Hachomos | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Chevra Tomche Shabbos | Charitable | $1,360 |
| Cong Beth Joseph | Education | $1,200 |
| Cong Tehilos Yoel | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Khal Toldos Tzvi | Charitable | $500 |
| Khal Ada Paye | Charitable | $500 |
| Cong Binyan David | Charitable | $500 |
| Cong Sheim Mishimon | Charitable | $500 |
| Cong Yeshiva Oir Pnei Yehoshua | Charitable | $360 |
| Cong of Melitz | Charitable | $360 |
| Mifal Hachesed Tzidkas Avrohom | Charitable | $150 |
| Kupas Ezra | Charitable | $72 |
Officers and trustees
- Arnold Kohn
- Sara Kohn
Questions people ask
Does Keren Ish Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Keren Ish Foundation give?
$763,652 in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $3,600.
Who runs Keren Ish Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Arnold Kohn (President) and Sara Kohn (Vice Preside).
What does Keren Ish Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.