Astar Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyLawrence, New York · EIN 11-3189200 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$174K
Organizations funded95
Typical grant$360
Total assets$1.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $180 and $1,272.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
42% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shor Yoshuv Institute | Lawrence, NY | General support | $40,230 |
| Congregation Kneseth Israel | Far Rockaway, NY | General support | $24,700 |
| Jewish Heritage Center | Flushing, NY | General support | $15,518 |
| Aish Hatorah of Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | General support | $10,000 |
| Project Inspire | Clifton, NJ | General support | $10,000 |
| Scranton Hebrew Day School | Scranton, PA | General support | $6,250 |
| Supporters of Torah | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Mosdos Botoshan | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $3,652 |
| Yeshiva Ktana Jerusalem | Englewood, NJ | General support | $3,600 |
| Joy | Marianna, FL | General support | $2,860 |
| Al Kanfei Nisharim | Lawrence, NY | General support | $2,650 |
| Pef Israel Endowment | New York, NY | General support | $2,480 |
| Congregation Khal Mevakshei Hashem | Lawrebnce, NY | General support | $2,333 |
| Chofetz Chaim Heritage | Suffern, NY | General support | $2,180 |
| Yeshiva Beth Moshe School | Scranton, PA | General support | $1,908 |
| Chesed Fund Limited | Baltimore, MD | General support | $1,893 |
| Ohr Meir Ubracha | Spring Valley, NY | General support | $1,860 |
| Congregation Pischai Shearim | Lakewood, NJ | General support | $1,800 |
| Congregation Shaar | Lawrence, NY | General support | $1,800 |
| Heim Chayeinu | Miami Beach, FL | General support | $1,800 |
| Orlando Torah Academy | Orlando, FL | General support | $1,800 |
| Shavei Hevron | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $1,800 |
| Charidy | Lawrence, NY | General support | $1,500 |
| Agudath Israel | New York, NY | General support | $1,272 |
| Hidabroot Corp | Beverly Hills, CA | General support | $1,200 |
| National Council of Young Israel | Paramus, NJ | General support | $1,099 |
| Cki Special Fund | Far Rockaway, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Colel Chabad | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| The Next | Solon, OH | General support | $1,000 |
| Beer Miriam | Passaic, NJ | General support | $900 |
| Congregation Bais Shalom | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $860 |
| Imrei Yosef Kolel | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $750 |
| Mishmeres Hasholom | Monsey, NY | General support | $750 |
| Yad L'achim | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $660 |
| Abir Yaakov | New Square, NY | General support | $540 |
| Momentum Unlimited | Rockville, MD | General support | $515 |
| American Friends of Torat | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $500 |
| Catskills Hatzalah | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $500 |
| Chaim4ever | Lakewood, NJ | General support | $500 |
| Congregation Kehilas Jacob | Far Rockaway, NY | General support | $500 |
| Friends of Ramot Beit Shemesh | Lakewood, NJ | General support | $500 |
| Kehal Glen Arden | Howell, NJ | General support | $500 |
| Kollel Toras Chaim | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $500 |
| Yad Batya L'kallah | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $500 |
| Israel Chesed Center | Hewlett, NJ | General support | $476 |
| Bnai Torah Movement | New York, NY | General support | $425 |
| Daily Giving Inc | White Plains, NY | General support | $384 |
| Congregation Ezras Yisroel | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $360 |
| Congregation Kehilas Arye | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $360 |
| Congregation Tiferes Yaakov | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $360 |
| J-Give | Lakewood, NJ | General support | $360 |
| Our Place | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $360 |
| R' Meir Baal Hanes Charities Kollel Ahavas Yisroel Vyerushalaim | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $360 |
| Run 247 Charitable Organization | Moorestown, NJ | General support | $360 |
| Yeshivat Lev Hatorah | Teaneck, NJ | General support | $360 |
| Zichron Ruchama | Lawrence, NY | General support | $360 |
| American Friends of Yeshivat Ateret Yerushalayim Inc | Teaneck, NJ | General support | $350 |
| Chizuk Hatorah | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $350 |
| Keren Hatzedaka | Lakewood, NJ | General support | $307 |
| Bonei Olam | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $286 |
Showing the 60 largest of 95 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $173,942 | 95 |
| 2023 | $141,250 | 134 |
| 2022 | $141,167 | 118 |
| 2021 | $70,907 | 66 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610889349100101
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 11-3189200
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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