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Ben-Abou Foundation is a private trust based in BROOKLYN, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2019. It holds total assets of $849K. Annual income is reported at $500K. Total assets have grown from $5K in 2018 to $849K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in New York. According to available records, Ben-Abou Foundation has made 70 grants totaling $673K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $199K in 2020 to $248K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $180 to $50K, with an average award of $10K. The foundation has supported 41 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, California, Ohio, which account for 97% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$180
Median Grant
$9K
Average Grant
$9K
Largest Grant
$22K
Based on 14 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Ben-Abou Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 70 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, CA, OH.
Ben-Abou Foundation has distributed a total of $673K across 70 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $180 to $50K.
Ben-Abou Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ben-Abou Foundation is headquartered in BROOKLYN, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Izhak Abou | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$234K
Total Assets
$849K
Fair Market Value
$349K
Net Worth
$849K
Grants Paid
$233K
Contributions
$500K
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$8K
Total Grants
70
Total Giving
$673K
Average Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
41
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Community Charter SchoolEDUCATIONAL | New York, NY | $22K | 2022 |
| Cong Ohel Chabad LubavitchRELIGIOUS | Cambria Hts, NY | $18K | 2022 |
| Chabad Of SacramentoRELIGIOUS | Sacramento, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| Darchei MenachemCHARITY | Brooklyn, NY | $15K | 2022 |
| Nachlas YitzchokRELIGIOUS | Brooklyn, NY | $14K | 2022 |
| Congregation Ohr MenachemRELIGIOUS | Brooklyn, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Bnos MenachemCHARITY | Brooklyn, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Solomon CenterCHARITY | Brooklyn, NY | $8K | 2022 |
| O S U Chabad House IncRELIGIOUS | New Albany, OH | $5K | 2022 |
| Bnos Chomesh AcademyCHARITY | Brooklyn, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Rachashei LevRELIGIOUS | Teaneck, NJ | $2K | 2022 |
| Tzivos HashemCHARITY | Brooklyn, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| United Lubavitcher YeshivaCHARITY | Brooklyn, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Various 1000 And UnderCHARITY | Brooklyn, NY | $180 | 2022 |
| Beth RivkahCHARITY | Brooklyn, NY | $38K | 2021 |
| United Jewish Children'S FundCHARITY | Brooklyn, NY | $16K | 2021 |
| Oholei TorahCHARITY | Brooklyn, NY | $10K | 2021 |
| Chevra ShasCHARITY | Brooklyn, NY | $10K | 2021 |
| Yeshivas Beis Dovid IncRELIGIOUS | Brooklyn, NY | $10K | 2021 |
| Camp EmunahSCHOLARSHIPS | Brooklyn, NY | $7K | 2021 |
| Anshei MosheRELIGIOUS | Brooklyn, NY | $5K | 2021 |
| Hatzoloh IncEMERGENCY RESPONDERS | Brooklyn, NY | $4K | 2021 |
| Ezrat IsraelCHARITY | Brooklyn, NY | $4K | 2021 |
| Congregation Beth JacobRELIGIOUS | Brooklyn, NY | $4K | 2021 |
| Jcc DubaiRELIGIOUS | Brooklyn, NY | $3K | 2021 |
| Central Yeshiva Tomchei Timimim LubEDUCATIONAL | Brooklyn, NY | $2K | 2021 |
| Keren UforatztoCHARITY | Brooklyn, NY | $2K | 2021 |
| Machne IsraelCHARITY | Brooklyn, NY | $2K | 2021 |
| Zeh LzehCHARITY | Monsey, NY | $2K | 2021 |
| Bais Gimpel ChaimCHARITY | Brooklyn, NY | $50K | 2020 |