Otzar Hachesed Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
Otzar Hachesed Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Lawrence, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $213,646 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$213,646
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$6,411
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was down from $996,893 the year before.
15% of its 2025 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 | $2.7 million | 60 | $29,781 |
| 2024 | $996,893 | 44 | $2,570 |
| 2025 | $213,646 | 20 | $6,411 |
How to apply
Otzar Hachesed Foundation Trust 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 Otzar Hachesed Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 16 | $169,696 |
| New Jersey | 4 | $43,950 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ozar Olam Inc | Charitable, religious & educational | $25,000 |
| Rofeh Cholim Cancer Society Inc | Charitable, religious & educational | $25,000 |
| Congregation Thilos Arye | Charitable, religious & educational | $20,000 |
| Yeshiva of South Shore | Charitable, religious & educational | $19,261 |
| Yeshiva Arzei Levanon | Charitable, religious & educational | $18,500 |
| Shulamith School for Girls of Bklyn | Charitable, religious & educational | $17,600 |
| Miscellaneous Organized Charities | Charitable, religious & educational | $13,115 |
| Bais Yaakov D Rav Meir | Charitable, religious & educational | $12,150 |
| Yeshiva Birkat Israel Inc | Charitable, religious & educational | $8,500 |
| Congregation Beth Sholom | Charitable, religious & educational | $6,000 |
| Torah Academy for Girls | Charitable, religious & educational | $6,000 |
| Colel Chabad | Charitable, religious & educational | $5,720 |
| Congregation Lelov | Charitable, religious & educational | $5,000 |
| Ishei Yisroel | Charitable, religious & educational | $5,000 |
| Kollel International Inc | Charitable, religious & educational | $5,000 |
| Tomchei Israel | Charitable, religious & educational | $5,000 |
| Yeshiva Darchei Torah | Charitable, religious & educational | $5,000 |
| Yeshiva of Far Rockaway | Charitable, religious & educational | $5,000 |
| Zichron Menachem | Charitable, religious & educational | $5,000 |
| Netzach Foundation | Charitable, religious & educational | $1,800 |
Officers and trustees
- Shlomo Weiss
- Blimy Weiss
Questions people ask
Does Otzar Hachesed Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Otzar Hachesed Foundation Trust give?
$213,646 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Otzar Hachesed Foundation Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Shlomo Weiss (Trustee) and Blimy Weiss (Trustee).
What does Otzar Hachesed Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.