The Yonah Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Yonah Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 49 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $181,843. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$181,843
- Assets$19.9 million
- New grantees94%
Giving in 2024 was up from $350,000 the year before.
94% 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 | $350,000 | 10 | $19.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 49 | $19.9 million |
How to apply
The Yonah 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 Yonah Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York. It also paid $348,902 in 13 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 15 | $441,643 |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $140,000 |
| California | 4 | $88,675 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $80,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $20,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $20,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $20,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Emek Lone Soldiers Inc | Women's religious education & protective gear | $181,843 |
| Melehet Mahshevet Judaica LTD | Military protective gear | $98,902 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Richmond Hill | Womens religious education | $40,000 |
| Jewish Renaissance Center | Religious education | $40,000 |
| Emek Hebrew Day School Ref | To support religious education | $25,000 |
| Yula High School | Women's religious education | $23,675 |
| Beis Medrash Levi Yitzchak Inc | Womens religious education | $20,000 |
| Bet Student Lezeirey | To support religious education | $20,000 |
| Cape Cod Chabad Lubavitch Inc | Womens religious education | $20,000 |
| Chabad Center of Northwest New Jersey | Womens religious education | $20,000 |
| Chabad Jewish Center of Metairie | Womens religious education | $20,000 |
| Chabad Jewish Centre of Woodbridge | General support | $20,000 |
| Chabad Lubavitch Jewish Center at Tysons Northern Virginia Inc | Womens religious education | $20,000 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Bronxville | Womens religious education | $20,000 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Chestnut Hill | Womens religious education | $20,000 |
| Chabad Lubavitchof Regina Inc Canada | Womens religious education | $20,000 |
| Chabad of Ahwatukee | Womens religious education | $20,000 |
| Chabad of Berkshire County Inc | Womens religious education | $20,000 |
| Chabad of Brookline Inc | Womens religious education | $20,000 |
| Chabad of Brookville | Womens religious education | $20,000 |
| Chabad of Danforth Beaches | Womens religious education | $20,000 |
| Chabad of Midtown Toronto | Womens religious education | $20,000 |
| Chabad of Mississauga | Womens religious education | $20,000 |
| Chabad of Newfoundland Inc | Womens religious education | $20,000 |
| Chabad of Newton Inc | Womens religious education | $20,000 |
| Chabad of Sonoma County | Womens religious education | $20,000 |
| Chabad of Sumy | Women's religious education | $20,000 |
| Chabad of West Hempstead | Women's religious education | $20,000 |
| Chabad South Coast | Women's religious education | $20,000 |
| Chabad of the Five Towns | Women's religious education | $20,000 |
| Circle of Kindness Inc | To support religious education | $20,000 |
| Congregation Ahavas Yisroel Inc | Women's religious education | $20,000 |
| Federation of Jewish Communities of the Cis Inc | Women's religious education | $20,000 |
| Guidelines Services (Chabad House at Penn) | Women's religious education | $20,000 |
| Indiana Jewish Discovery Center | Women's religious education | $20,000 |
| Israel Chai Foundation | Women's religious education | $20,000 |
| Jewish Center of San Jose | Women's religious education | $20,000 |
| Jgrads | Women's religious education | $20,000 |
| Lubavitch of Montgomery County | Women's religious education | $20,000 |
| Midrash Sfaradi | Mens jewish education to study torah | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joanne Krupp
- Justin Sacks-Wilner
- Joanne Rose
Questions people ask
Does The Yonah Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Yonah Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Yonah Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joanne Krupp (Trustee), Justin Sacks-Wilner (Trustee) and Joanne Rose (Trustee).
What does The Yonah Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and international.