Zichron Chaim Charity Fund
Preselected recipients only
Zichron Chaim Charity Fund is a private foundation in Brooklyn, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $132,452 in 237 grants; the typical grant was $161 and the largest $10,135. 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$132,452
- Number of grants237
- Typical grant$161
- Largest grant$10,135
- Assets$11,806
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2024 was down from $301,049 the year before.
54% 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 | $301,049 | 308 | $8,796 |
| 2024 | $132,452 | 237 | $11,806 |
How to apply
Zichron Chaim Charity Fund 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 Chaim Charity Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 193 | $102,784 |
| New Jersey | 23 | $11,294 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1,850 |
| Maryland | 4 | $1,665 |
| California | 3 | $846 |
| Texas | 1 | $500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $385 |
| Florida | 1 | $180 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Agudath Israel Bais Binyomin | To further religious causes | $10,135 |
| Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia | To further religious causes | $10,000 |
| Khal Bnei Avrohom Yaakov Inc | To further religious causes | $7,840 |
| Keren Hashviis | To further religious causes | $5,000 |
| Yeshiva Imre Yosef | To further religious causes | $4,000 |
| Sinai Acadamy | To further religious causes | $3,700 |
| Cong Torah Center of Chestnut Ridge | To further religious causes | $3,600 |
| Derech Hatorah Kiryat Sefer | To further religious causes | $3,600 |
| Kollel International Inc | To further religious causes | $3,100 |
| Bnos Bais Yaakovtichon Meir Moshe | To further religious causes | $3,000 |
| Rofeh Cholim Cancer Society | To further religious causes | $2,680 |
| Institute for Dayanim | To further religious causes | $2,500 |
| Yeshivas Ahavas Aharon | To further religious causes | $2,500 |
| Zichron Tzvi Elimelech | To further religious causes | $1,980 |
| Ptach | To further religious causes | $1,810 |
| Bnos Bais Yaakov | To further religious causes | $1,800 |
| Cong Bnos Yaakov | To further religious causes | $1,800 |
| Mesivta Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Berlin | To further religious causes | $1,800 |
| Mosdos Rabbainu Nachum Meshadyk | To further religious causes | $1,800 |
| Ne'aman Foundation | To further religious causes | $1,800 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds | To further religious causes | $1,800 |
| Yeshiva Yesoda Hatorah | To further religious causes | $1,800 |
| Cong Khal Sokolov | To further religious causes | $1,550 |
| American Friends of Ramot Torah Schools Inc | To further religious causes | $1,500 |
| Nehar Shalom Torah Center | To further religious causes | $1,500 |
| Various Organizations - Under 1000 | To further religious causes | $1,435 |
| Merkaz Hakolilim Dshikun Square | To further religious causes | $1,250 |
| American Friends of Darche Noam | To further religious causes | $1,200 |
| Meoros Rochel Leah | To further religious causes | $1,200 |
| Congregation Yeshiva Yad Moishe | To further religious causes | $1,180 |
| Khal Sasregen Sokolov | To further religious causes | $1,060 |
| Cong Meoros Nussan Liminov Inc | To further religious causes | $1,000 |
| Franco Foundation | To further religious causes | $1,000 |
| Kollel Rachminstrivka Monsey | To further religious causes | $1,000 |
| Tefilin Awareness Project | To further religious causes | $1,000 |
| Yeshiva Toras Emes Kamenitz Samuel & Bessie Klaus Elementary School | To further religious causes | $1,000 |
| Congregation Chasadim Tovim | To further religious causes | $892 |
| Bonei Olam | To further religious causes | $813 |
| Noam Elimelech Lizhensk | To further religious causes | $798 |
| Cong Chasdei Moshe Inc | To further religious causes | $756 |
Officers and trustees
- Mordechai Schonfeld
- Shlomo Schonfeld
Questions people ask
Does Zichron Chaim Charity Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Zichron Chaim Charity Fund give?
$132,452 in tax year 2024, across 237 grants, with a typical grant of $161.
Who runs Zichron Chaim Charity Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Mordechai Schonfeld (Trustee) and Shlomo Schonfeld (Trustee).
What does Zichron Chaim Charity Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and international.