The Zev and Susan Munk Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Zev and Susan Munk Family Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 170 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $90,000. 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants170
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$90,000
- Assets$19.2 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2024 was up from $890,121 the year before.
61% 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 | $890,121 | 153 | $17.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 170 | $19.2 million |
How to apply
The Zev and Susan Munk Family 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 The Zev and Susan Munk Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to New York. It also paid $420 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 71 | $511,246 |
| Texas | 28 | $247,068 |
| New Jersey | 46 | $231,197 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $17,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $10,250 |
| Ohio | 2 | $5,180 |
| Colorado | 2 | $3,250 |
| Illinois | 2 | $2,250 |
| California | 4 | $1,925 |
| Florida | 3 | $1,200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kollel of Houston | General support | $90,000 |
| Yeshiva Ketana of Long Island | General support | $80,000 |
| Congregation Birchas Chaim | General support | $70,000 |
| Congregation Keren Hagemach | General support | $66,290 |
| National Society for Hebrew Day Schools | General support | $60,000 |
| Congregation Tiferes Tzvi | General support | $45,000 |
| Yeshivas Emek Hatorah | General support | $41,800 |
| Mesivta of Houston | General suppport | $30,000 |
| Yeshiva Orchos Chaim | General support | $27,030 |
| Young Israel of Houston | General support | $26,708 |
| Ichud Hakollelim | General support | $25,500 |
| Yeshiva Torat Emet | General support | $20,500 |
| Hatzolah Ems Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Yeshiva Birchas Chaim | General support | $20,000 |
| American Friends of Yeshiva Dmir Inc | General support | $18,250 |
| Hatzolah Air | General support | $18,000 |
| Jewish Literary Foundation | General support | $17,500 |
| Chofetz Chaim Heritage | General support | $15,000 |
| Congregation Bais Medrash Letorah | General support | $15,000 |
| Sefaradic Gan Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| Bnos Brocha Inc | General support | $13,628 |
| Torah Girls Academy of Houston | General support | $10,500 |
| Bellaire Jewish Center | General support | $10,200 |
| American Friends of Be'er Hatorah | General support | $10,000 |
| Congregation Bais Aaron | General support | $10,000 |
| Congregation Kehal Chasidy Chernobel | General support | $10,000 |
| Gemilos Chasidim Chasdei Moshe | General support | $10,000 |
| J-Hype | General support | $10,000 |
| Mesitva of Long Beach | General support | $10,000 |
| Ncsy | General support | $10,000 |
| Yeshivas Meor Hatalmud of Lakewood Inc | General support | $9,980 |
| Congregation Tiferes Yaakov | General support | $7,600 |
| Beis Medresh Govoha | General support | $7,500 |
| Yeshiva Avir Yakov | General support | $6,500 |
| Yeshiva & Mesivta Torah Temimah | General support | $5,250 |
| Keren Hatzedaka Inc | General support | $5,200 |
| Congregation Chernobil Inc | General support | $5,165 |
| Bike 4 Chai | General support | $5,000 |
| Bonei Olam Org | General support | $5,000 |
| Mesivta Naos Yaakov | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Zev Munk
- Stanley Blend
- Susan Munk
- Aliza Ruth Miller
- Shira-Lee Rivka Brenner
- Daniella Chana Weinstock
- Ari Yehuda Munk
Questions people ask
Does The Zev and Susan Munk Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Zev and Susan Munk Family Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 170 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Zev and Susan Munk Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Zev Munk (President), Stanley Blend (Vice President), Susan Munk (Secretary/Treasurer) and Aliza Ruth Miller (Advisory Board) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Zev and Susan Munk Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.