Serefit Corp
Preselected recipients only
Serefit Corp is a private foundation in Beachwood, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $511,165 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$511,165
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was up from $306,482 the year before.
53% 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 | $306,482 | 31 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $511,165 | 36 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Serefit Corp 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 Serefit Corp funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 21 | $439,194 |
| New Jersey | 10 | $67,791 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $180 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva Shaarei Chaim | Donation | $200,000 |
| Chai Lifeline | Donation | $100,000 |
| Cong Lev Simcha | Donation | $85,000 |
| Basis Medrash Chodosh | Donation | $40,371 |
| American Friends of Belz | Donation | $26,000 |
| Maarat Hamachpala Fund Inc | Donation | $10,000 |
| Yeshiva Ohr Yehuda | Donation | $10,000 |
| Tiferes Yaakov | Donation | $7,000 |
| Chesed Fund Shemiras | Donation | $6,357 |
| Im Eshkachech | Donation | $5,000 |
| Congreation Bais Shalom | Donation | $2,500 |
| Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation | Donation | $2,000 |
| Congregation Torah Utefilah | Donation | $1,500 |
| Friends of Zichron Meir Inc | Donation | $1,500 |
| Keren Olam Hatorah | Donation | $1,500 |
| Tomchei Shabbos of Lakewood | Donation | $1,200 |
| Keren Hashviis | Donation | $1,120 |
| Charidy Menuchaveyeshu | Donation | $1,000 |
| Charidy Tadira (Oraysa) | Donation | $1,000 |
| Congregation Degel Israel | Donation | $1,000 |
| Keren Ahavas Chesed | Donation | $1,000 |
| Friends of Meir Panim | Donation | $548 |
| Hebron Fund | Donation | $540 |
| Charidy Aderes Miriam | Donation | $500 |
| Chicago Chesed Fund | Donation | $500 |
| Congregation Zichron Yosef Mordechai | Donation | $500 |
| Flatbush Hatzoloh | Donation | $500 |
| Girls Town | Donation | $500 |
| Rav Chesed | Donation | $500 |
| Yad L'achim | Donation | $500 |
| Abcharity | Donation | $378 |
| Beth Oloth | Donation | $360 |
| Cong Kehilas Kerestir | Donation | $360 |
| Jgive (Asor Fund) | Donation | $180 |
| Mikvah USA | Donation | $151 |
| Yeshiva Gedola of Woodlake | Donation | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Howard Zelczer
- Leeba Schneck
Questions people ask
Does Serefit Corp accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Serefit Corp give?
$511,165 in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Serefit Corp?
Its 2024 filing lists Howard Zelczer (Trustee) and Leeba Schneck (Trustee).
What does Serefit Corp fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.