Tikvah Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tikvah Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Brooklyn, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $743,483 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $361,725. 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$743,483
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$361,725
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $208,091 the year before.
0% 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 | $204,053 | 7 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $208,091 | 7 | $3.4 million |
| 2025 | $743,483 | 7 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
Tikvah Charitable 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 Tikvah Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $698,725 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $28,336 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Education | $361,725 |
| Cong Chomat Jerusalem Inc | Needy assistance | $183,000 |
| Individual | None | $82,000 |
| Individual | Education | $40,000 |
| Individual | Education | $32,000 |
| Individual | None | $18,336 |
| Individual | Education | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Berel Fink
- Esther Fink
- Nellie Fink
- Allan C Bell
Questions people ask
Does Tikvah Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tikvah Charitable Foundation give?
$743,483 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Tikvah Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Berel Fink (Trustee), Esther Fink (Trustee), Nellie Fink (Trustee) and Allan C Bell (Trustee).
What does Tikvah Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.