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Rivka Leists Foundation is a private trust based in LAKEWOOD, NJ. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2018. It holds total assets of $447K. Annual income is reported at $63K. Total assets have decreased from $569K in 2019 to $401K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. 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 2018 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and New Jersey. According to available records, Rivka Leists Foundation has made 49 grants totaling $237K, with a median grant of $1K. The foundation has distributed between $67K and $88K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $88K distributed across 14 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $180 to $37K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 33 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in New York and New Jersey. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$240
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$15K
Based on 22 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.
Rivka Leists Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 49 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, NJ.
Rivka Leists Foundation has distributed a total of $237K across 49 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $180 to $37K.
Rivka Leists Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Rivka Leists Foundation is headquartered in LAKEWOOD, NJ. While based in NJ, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Efraim Molinsky | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rivka Molinsky | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$69K
Total Assets
$401K
Fair Market Value
$401K
Net Worth
$401K
Grants Paid
$67K
Contributions
$53K
Net Investment Income
$17K
Distribution Amount
$18K
Total Grants
49
Total Giving
$237K
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
33
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congregation Kehilas JacobGENERAL SUPPORT | Far Rockaway, NY | $35K | 2023 |
| Shuvu Return IncGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Cong Ohel TorahGENERAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $4K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Bircas Chaim IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Congregation Mosdos Amrom Chasida IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| OorahGENERAL SUPPORT | Lakewood, NJ | $1K | 2023 |
| Coordinating Council For The Jewish Homeland IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Far Rockaway, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| International Young Israel MovementGENERAL SUPPORT | — | $1K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Bikur Cholim Ezrat AchimGENERAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $600 | 2023 |
| Cong Bais Yechied MelitzGENERAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $600 | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Rabbinical College Of TelzstoneGENERAL SUPPORT | Lakewood, NJ | $500 | 2023 |
| Avihem IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $360 | 2023 |
| Congregation Zichron YisroelGENERAL SUPPORT | Lakewood, NJ | $180 | 2023 |
| Congregation Ohr TorahGENERAL SUPPORT | Valley Stream, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| American Friends Of IyimGENERAL SUPPORT | Far Rockaway, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Congregation Mosdot Amrom ChasidaGENERAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Congregation DorgGENERAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $500 | 2022 |
| Bikur Cholim Chesed OrganizationGENERAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $360 | 2022 |
| The Davis Memorial FundGENERAL DONATION | Lawrence, NY | $16K | 2020 |
| American Friends Of Yad EliezerERAND - 06/08/20 01:55PM WORKSHEET PRIVATE FOUNDATION | Jackson, NJ | $10K | 2020 |
| MasbiaGENERAL DONATION | Brooklyn, NY | $6K | 2020 |
| Kdt OutreachGENERAL DONATION | Brooklyn, NY | $2K | 2020 |
| Tomchai Shabbos Of The 5 Towns & Far RockawayGENERAL DONATION | Far Rockaway, NY | $2K | 2020 |
| Yeshiva Darchei TorahASSISTANCE FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION | Far Rockaway, NY | $2K | 2020 |
| Heichal YitzchokGENERAL DONATION | Far Rockaway, NY | $1K | 2020 |
| Hatzalah Of The Rockaways & Nassau CountyGENERAL DONATION | Woodmere, NY | $1K | 2020 |
| Yeshiva Friend Of Darchei HillelGENERAL DONATION | Brooklyn, NY | $1K | 2020 |
| Binyan YerushlaimGENERAL DONATION | Brooklyn, NY | $540 | 2020 |
| Afula EducationASSISTANCE FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION | Brooklyn, NY | $500 | 2020 |
| American Friends Birchas ChaimGENERAL DONATION | Brooklyn, NY | $500 | 2020 |
| Bais Tziporah Girls SchoolsGENERAL DONATION | Brooklyn, NY | $360 | 2020 |
| Avigdor'S Helping HandGENERAL DONATION | Flushing, NY | $180 | 2020 |
| Kamenitzer Yeshiva Of JerusalemASSISTANCE FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION | Lakewood, NJ | $180 | 2020 |