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Tzedakah Fund is a private trust based in BALTIMORE, MD. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2004. The principal officer is Orin Hirschman. It holds total assets of $855K. Annual income is reported at $1.7M. Total assets have grown from $422K in 2011 to $1.8M 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 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, New Jersey and Maryland. According to available records, Tzedakah Fund has made 582 grants totaling $3.7M, with a median grant of $950. Annual giving has grown from $502K in 2020 to $1.6M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $155K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 320 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Maryland, New Jersey, which account for 96% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$250
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$155K
Based on 84 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.
Tzedakah Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 582 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, MD, NJ.
Tzedakah Fund has distributed a total of $3.7M across 582 grants. The median grant size is $950, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $155K.
Tzedakah Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Tzedakah Fund is headquartered in BALTIMORE, MD. While based in MD, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orin Z Hirschman | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Esther Hirschman | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$794K
Total Assets
$1.8M
Fair Market Value
$1.2M
Net Worth
$1.8M
Grants Paid
$790K
Contributions
$188K
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$62K
Total: $1.7M
Total Grants
582
Total Giving
$3.7M
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$950
Unique Recipients
320
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahavas YisroelCHARITABLE | Pikesville, MD | $20K | 2022 |
| Mesivta Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim BerlinCHARITABLE | Brooklyn, NY | $108K | 2022 |
| Agudah Of BaltimoreCHARITABLE | Baltimore, MD | $93K | 2022 |
| Gmach ChesedCHARITABLE | Baltimore, MD | $64K | 2022 |
| American Friends Of Yaadir TorahCHARITABLE | Monsey, NY | $58K | 2022 |
| Greenspring Valley SynagogueCHARITABLE | Baltimore, MD | $25K | 2022 |
| Magen IsraelCHARITABLE | Great Neck, NY | $20K | 2022 |
| Hebrew Academy Of Nassau CountyCHARITABLE | West Hempsead, NY | $20K | 2022 |
| IvduCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $20K | 2022 |
| Keren Hatzdokah RafCHARITABLE | Lakewood, NJ | $18K | 2022 |
| American Friends Of Migdal TorahCHARITABLE | Brooklyn, NY | $18K | 2022 |
| Community Improvement InitiativeCHARITABLE | Baltimore, MD | $17K | 2022 |
| Zichron AvotCHARITABLE | Brooklyn, NY | $16K | 2022 |
| Cong Tiferes YaakovCHARITABLE | Lakewood, NJ | $15K | 2022 |
| Kollel BitachonCHARITABLE | Brooklyn, NY | $14K | 2022 |
| TtgaiCHARITABLE | Brooklyn, NY | $13K | 2022 |
| Talmudical Academy Of BaltimoreCHARITABLE | Baltimore, MD | $13K | 2022 |
| Cong Ahavas Tzedakah VchesedCHARITABLE | Brooklyn, NY | $12K | 2022 |
| Tikvah LayeledCHARITABLE | Brooklyn, NY | $11K | 2022 |
| Agudath Israel Of AmericaCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Tiferes YaakovCHARITABLE | Lakewood, NJ | $10K | 2022 |
| Shalva High SchoolCHARITABLE | Lakewood, NJ | $10K | 2022 |
| Cong Tifereth Bnai TorahCHARITABLE | Monsey, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Kol YaakovCHARITABLE | Great Neck, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Limudei DaasCHARITABLE | Monsey, NY | $9K | 2022 |
BALTIMORE, MD
OWINGS MILLS, MD
HANOVER, MD