Yisnasay Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Yisnasay Foundation is a private foundation in Brooklyn, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $299,447 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $134,400. 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$299,447
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$134,400
- Assets$202,381
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $138,797 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $75,523 | 14 | $7,400 |
| 2024 | $138,797 | 21 | $2,446 |
| 2025 | $299,447 | 21 | $202,381 |
How to apply
Yisnasay 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 18 | $274,167 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $25,280 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Charitable | $134,400 |
| Individual | Charitable | $25,150 |
| Individual | Charitable | $25,055 |
| Individual | Charitable | $15,180 |
| Individual | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $11,958 |
| Individual | Charitable | $11,500 |
| Individual | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $7,800 |
| Individual | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Toirem | Charitable | $5,768 |
| Individual | Charitable | $4,700 |
| Individual | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Congregation of Presidential Estate | Charitable | $3,100 |
| Individual | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,836 |
| Muoes Chitim of Cong Yetev Lev | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Bnos Zion of Bobov Inc | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Israel Lichtenstein
- Nesia Lichtenstein
Questions people ask
Does Yisnasay Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Yisnasay Foundation give?
$299,447 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs Yisnasay Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Israel Lichtenstein (Trustee) and Nesia Lichtenstein (Trustee).