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Zichron Yy Foundation

Preselected recipients only Brooklyn, New York · EIN 921464690

Zichron Yy Foundation is a private foundation in Brooklyn, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $27,140 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $32,710 the year before.

60% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$32,71012$172,133
2024$27,1405$212,456

How to apply

Zichron Yy 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Zichron Yy Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York5$27,140

Grants paid in 2024

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Igud Yedidim
Lawrence, NY
Religious/ education$20,000
Amidei Zion
Brooklyn, NY
Religious/ education$5,000
Cong Rakowitz
Brooklyn, NY
Religious/ education$1,000
Emunas Bais Yakov
Brooklyn, NY
Religious/ education$600
Mesivta Eitz Chaim
Brooklyn, NY
Religious/ education$540

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Zichron Yy Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Zichron Yy Foundation give?

$27,140 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs Zichron Yy Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Benzion Spielman (Trustee) and Idy Spielman (Trustee).

What does Zichron Yy Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.

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