Zichron Yechiel Mechel Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Zichron Yechiel Mechel Foundation is a private foundation in Uniondale, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.9 million in 119 grants; the typical grant was $18,000 and the largest $900,000. 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$7.9 million
- Number of grants119
- Typical grant$18,000
- Largest grant$900,000
- Assets$9.1 million
- New grantees51%
Giving in 2024 was down from $9.6 million the year before.
51% 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 | $9.6 million | 107 | $15.0 million |
| 2024 | $7.9 million | 119 | $9.1 million |
How to apply
Zichron Yechiel Mechel 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 Yechiel Mechel Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 88 | $6.5 million |
| New Jersey | 23 | $904,600 |
| Illinois | 2 | $371,325 |
| Maryland | 2 | $17,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,360 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,800 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Ojc Fund | Unrestricted | $900,000 |
| National Society for Hebrew Day Schools | Unrestricted | $893,834 |
| Kollel Shabbos Kodesh (Karnoh Shel Torah) | Unrestricted | $650,000 |
| Tova U'vrucha Inc | Unrestricted | $452,920 |
| Chayim Vchesed Inc | Unrestricted | $407,197 |
| Mesivta Shaarei Adirim | Unrestricted | $348,325 |
| Davis Memorial Fund Inc | Unrestricted | $292,500 |
| Keren Olam Hatorah | Unrestricted | $291,669 |
| Cong Keren Ateres Yisocher Dov Dzablitov | Unrestricted | $235,503 |
| American Friends of Rabbinical College of Telzstone Inc | Unrestricted | $226,000 |
| Congregation Chonen Vnosen | Unrestricted | $158,550 |
| Tzur Foundation | Unrestricted | $143,300 |
| Yaazoru Inc | Unrestricted | $138,850 |
| Kupas Tzedaka Vchesed | Unrestricted | $120,000 |
| Cong Pri Hooretz | Unrestricted | $112,500 |
| Congregation Yeshias Yisroel | Unrestricted | $107,350 |
| Darchei Torah Umussar (Binat Shlomo) | Unrestricted | $106,800 |
| Yeshiva Slabodka Benei Beraq | Unrestricted | $106,000 |
| Mercaz Tahara | Unrestricted | $101,800 |
| Congregation Bais Medrash Avreichm | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Yad Elka Inc | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Cong Shaarei Chesed | Unrestricted | $84,300 |
| Morasha Olami Inc | Unrestricted | $80,000 |
| Congregation Mosdos Toldos Aharon | Unrestricted | $79,000 |
| American Friends of Yeshiva Dmir | Unrestricted | $78,375 |
| Oiz Vehudar Inc | Unrestricted | $72,000 |
| Simcas Chaim Inc | Unrestricted | $62,450 |
| Gemilos Chasodim Chasdel Moshe | Unrestricted | $59,900 |
| Oneg Shabbos and Yom Tov | Unrestricted | $56,000 |
| Khal and Yeshiva Oholei Shmuel | Unrestricted | $50,110 |
| Bais Yaakov Ateres Miriam | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Moadim Uzmanim | Unrestricted | $46,200 |
| Cong Thilos Arye | Unrestricted | $44,000 |
| Lyun Haparsha Inc | Unrestricted | $37,000 |
| Mosdos Beth Yosef Zvi | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Mesivta Shaarei Chaim | Unrestricted | $34,500 |
| American Friends of Panim El Panim | Unrestricted | $31,000 |
| Kollel International Inc | Unrestricted | $30,300 |
| Friends of Ahavat Shalom | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Kollel Shabbos Kodesh (Machon Chochmah V'daas) | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barry Karfunkel
Questions people ask
Does Zichron Yechiel Mechel Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Zichron Yechiel Mechel Foundation give?
$7.9 million in tax year 2024, across 119 grants, with a typical grant of $18,000.
Who runs Zichron Yechiel Mechel Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Barry Karfunkel (Trustee).
What does Zichron Yechiel Mechel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.