The Adar Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Adar Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.3 million in 85 grants; the typical grant was $13,000 and the largest $538,000. 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$4.3 million
- Number of grants85
- Typical grant$13,000
- Largest grant$538,000
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.9 million the year before.
41% 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 | $3.9 million | 65 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $4.3 million | 85 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
The Adar 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 The Adar Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York. It also paid $538,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 33 | $1.5 million |
| New Jersey | 24 | $1.5 million |
| Maryland | 27 | $700,360 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Torat Simcha | General support | $538,000 |
| Zichron Menachem Inc | General support | $377,500 |
| American Friemds of Yisa Bracha Inc | General support | $312,000 |
| Congregation Zichron Refoel | General support | $292,000 |
| American Friends of Neveh Zion | General support | $260,000 |
| Ahavas Tzedoka Vochesed | General support | $225,000 |
| Yeshivas Toras Simcha | General support | $199,800 |
| Mesivta Shaarei Chaim | General support | $160,000 |
| Friends of Mosdos Kneses Yeshurun | General support | $130,000 |
| Chazak Vematz Congregation Inc | General support | $122,500 |
| Zichron Tzvi Elimelech | General support | $112,000 |
| Af of Mosdos Keneses Yeshurun | General support | $111,000 |
| Central Fund of Israel | General support | $110,000 |
| Lev Berel Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Keren Hatzedaka Inc | General support | $87,500 |
| Af of Kiryat Chinuch Labonim Inc | General support | $80,000 |
| Ner Israel Rabbinical College | General support | $56,700 |
| Yeshiva Dover Tzedek | General support | $55,000 |
| Shemiras Sedorim | General support | $54,000 |
| Binyan Yisroel Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Hatzalah of Baltimore | General support | $50,000 |
| Netivot Hachochma | General support | $47,000 |
| Congregation Shay L Yissochor | General support | $40,000 |
| Nefesh | General support | $40,000 |
| Ahavas Yisrael Charity Fund | General support | $36,500 |
| Congregation Ahavas Tzdokah Vchesed Inc | General support | $35,000 |
| Congregation Tiferes Yaakov | General support | $32,000 |
| Af of Kahilas Kamenitz | General support | $29,000 |
| American Friends of Beer Hatorah | General support | $28,000 |
| Cong Bais Shalom-Tzidkas Shalom | General support | $25,000 |
| Tiferes Achim | General support | $25,000 |
| Torah Ore Seminary | General support | $25,000 |
| Daat Torah | General support | $20,000 |
| Friends of Yeshivas Rashi | General support | $20,000 |
| Kollel D Baltimore | General support | $20,000 |
| Mesivta Neimus Hatorah | General support | $20,000 |
| Mesivta Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Berlin | General support | $20,000 |
| Mosdot Rashi Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Project Extreme | General support | $20,000 |
| Mesorah Inc | General support | $17,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Menachem Pinck
- Marc Intrator
- Leah Sholem
Questions people ask
Does The Adar Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Adar Foundation give?
$4.3 million in tax year 2024, across 85 grants, with a typical grant of $13,000.
Who runs The Adar Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Menachem Pinck (Trustee, President & VP), Marc Intrator (Treasurer) and Leah Sholem (Secretary).
What does The Adar Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and education.