Gemsy Zay Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBaltimore, Maryland · EIN 52-2135417 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $54 and $600.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
69% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhoh- Bais Haknesses Ohr Hachaim | Baltimore, MD | Religious | $25,328 |
| Agudath Israel of Greenspring | Baltimore, MD | Religious | $13,445 |
| Mosdos Stropkov | Brooklyn, NY | Religious | $7,500 |
| Chessedfund | New York, NY | Charity | $2,428 |
| Tiferes Yaakov | Brooklyn, NY | Religious | $2,300 |
| Agudath Israel Charity Fund | Baltimore, MD | Charity | $1,700 |
| Cs- Mesivta Kesser Torah | Baltimore, MD | Education | $1,541 |
| Agudah of Maryland | Baltimore, MD | Religious | $1,390 |
| Kesser Torah | Baltimore, MD | Education | $1,360 |
| Chaverim of Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | Charity | $1,075 |
| Kupat Tzedaka of Beitar | Beitar, IS | Charity | $1,000 |
| New England Rabbinical College | Providence, RI | Education | $1,000 |
| Shomrei Emuna | Baltimore, MD | Religious | $1,000 |
| Yad Ezra | Suffern, NY | Charity | $1,000 |
| Chasdei Lev Special Fund | Brooklyn, NY | Charity | $989 |
| Ladies Bikur Cholim | Brooklyn, NY | Charity | $800 |
| Lenefesh Tidreshenu | Brooklyn, NY | Charity | $600 |
| Ahavas Israel Charity Fund | Pikesville, MD | Charity | $539 |
| Congregation Dorg | Brooklyn, NY | Religious | $500 |
| Nesivos Shalom Foundation | Lakewood, NJ | Charity | $500 |
| Shinun V'chazara | Brooklyn, NY | Education | $500 |
| Mifal Chessed | Brooklyn, NY | Charity | $400 |
| Bais Yosef Chaim | Brooklyn, NY | Charity | $300 |
| American Friends of Kollel Yesod | Baltimore, MD | Education | $254 |
| Hatzola Darom | Brooklyn, NY | Charity | $250 |
| Mosdos Botosham | Brooklyn, NY | Religious | $250 |
| Yeshiva Mayan Hatalmud | Lakewood, NJ | Education | $250 |
| United Inst of Karlin Stolin | Brooklyn, NY | Religious | $225 |
| Institute for Dayanim | Oak Park, MI | Education | $200 |
| Ner Israel Rabbinical College | Baltimore, MD | Education | $200 |
| Bike 4 Chai | Lakewood, NJ | Charity | $180 |
| Pri Haaretz | Guidestar, IS | Education | $180 |
| Mercaz Center | Baltimore, MD | Religious | $175 |
| Hatzalah of Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | Charity | $174 |
| Project Yedid | Brooklyn, NY | Charity | $145 |
| Wits Yeshiva | St Louis, MO | Education | $125 |
| Keren Hatzedaka | Lakewood, NJ | Charity | $121 |
| Congregation Aish Kodesh | Baltimore, MD | Religious | $116 |
| Chaim V'chessed | Baltimore, MD | Charity | $100 |
| Keser Dovid | Edison, NJ | Education | $100 |
| Louisville Jewish Day School | Louisville, KY | Education | $100 |
| Ohr Shalom Chevra | Brooklyn, NY | Charity | $100 |
| Slabodka Yeshiva | Brooklyn, NY | Education | $100 |
| Ydt Detroit | Oak Park, MI | Education | $100 |
| Yeshivath Beth Moshe | Scranton, PA | Education | $100 |
| Agudath Israel of America | New York, NY | Religious | $97 |
| Mesivta Shaarei Chaim | Baltimore, MD | Education | $72 |
| Toiremorg | Brooklyn, NY | Religious | $64 |
| Ohel Yosef | Oakhurst, NJ | Religious | $54 |
| Torah Anytime | Brooklyn, NY | Religious | $52 |
| Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation | Suffern, NY | Religious | $50 |
| Csb Care for the Blind | Brooklyn, NY | Charity | $50 |
| Missouri Torah | Chesterfield, MO | Education | $50 |
| Ouncsyyachad | New York, NY | Religious | $50 |
| Rabbinical Seminary | Hollis, NY | Education | $50 |
| Simchas Esther Hachnasos Kalla Fund | Pikesville, MD | Charity | $50 |
| Bonei Olam | Brooklyn, NY | Charity | $36 |
| Dial a Rebbi | Cleveland Heights, OH | Religious | $36 |
| Kollel D'baltimore | Pikesville, MD | Religious | $36 |
| Pp Give Fund | Walnut, CA | Charity | $25 |
Showing the 60 largest of 64 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $71,546 | 64 |
| 2024 | $111,250 | 100 |
| 2023 | $175,323 | 112 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 20, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632019349100273
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-2135417
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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