Zichron Bonim V'bonos Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Zichron Bonim V'bonos Foundation is a private foundation in Brooklyn, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $224,742 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $3,592 and the largest $140,000. 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$224,742
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$3,592
- Largest grant$140,000
- Assets$7.0 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $183,250 the year before.
33% of its 2024 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 | $183,250 | 21 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $224,742 | 21 | $7.0 million |
How to apply
Zichron Bonim V'bonos 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 Zichron Bonim V'bonos Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 14 | $190,232 |
| New York | 6 | $28,760 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,750 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Donor's Fund | General | $140,000 |
| Belz Institution in Israel | General | $15,000 |
| Yeshiva Meor Hatorah | General | $9,000 |
| Lakewood Cheder School | General | $7,000 |
| Bty Foundation | General | $6,500 |
| Talmud Torah Darchei Avoseinu | General | $6,440 |
| Matnas Michoel Fund | General | $6,000 |
| Yeshiva Beth Moshe | General | $5,750 |
| Talmud Torah Bais Avrohom | General | $4,000 |
| Yeshiva Meor Yitzchok | General | $4,000 |
| Kanfei Yonae | General | $3,592 |
| Oorah | General | $3,500 |
| Keren Hair | General | $3,000 |
| Mesivta Keren Orah | General | $3,000 |
| American Friends of Yeshiva of Kodshim | General | $2,000 |
| Chesed of Lakewood - Tefillin Shadchan | General | $1,700 |
| Congregation Tiferes Chaya | General | $1,000 |
| Lamdeinu | General | $1,000 |
| Mesivta Sharr Hatorah | General | $1,000 |
| Yeshive of Machzekai Hadas | General | $1,000 |
| A Time | General | $260 |
Officers and trustees
- Moshe Gelbwachs
- Ita D Gelbwachs
- Yehoshua D Gelbwachs
Questions people ask
Does Zichron Bonim V'bonos Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Zichron Bonim V'bonos Foundation give?
$224,742 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $3,592.
Who runs Zichron Bonim V'bonos Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Moshe Gelbwachs (Trustee), Ita D Gelbwachs (Trustee) and Yehoshua D Gelbwachs (Trustee).
What does Zichron Bonim V'bonos Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.