Joseph and Martha Melohn Tzedaka Fund
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 13-3395219 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | LEON MELOHN |
|---|---|
| Address | 250 WEST 55TH STREET 17TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10019 |
| Phone | 2127872500 |
| Form and materials | LETTERS - PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION - USE OF FUNDS |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ojc Fund | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $400,000 |
| Cong Yeshiva of Greater Monsey | Spring Valley, NY | General support | $100,000 |
| Cong Peer Bais Yaakov | Monsey, NY | General support | $100,000 |
| American Friends of Yeshiva D'mir | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $100,000 |
| Cong Zichron Mordchai Shlomo | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Kahal Ahavas Yitzchok | Monsey, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Monsey Shidduch Initiative Inc | Suffern, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| The Jewish Conference and Retreat Center Inc | Kerhonkson, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Congregation Mesifta Beth Shraga | Airmont, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Rccs | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $2,500 |
| Congregation Bnai Israel Chaim | New York, NY | General support | $2,400 |
| Cong Anshei Chesed | Monsey, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Yad Lacmhu Anyu Lenitzruchin Choq Liyisroel | Brooklyn, NY | Genreal support | $1,000 |
| Congregation Ohav Shalom | New York, NY | General support | $600 |
| Westside Kollel | New York, NY | General support | $500 |
| Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim | Monsey, NY | General support | $500 |
| Yeshiva Ketana of Manhattan | New York, NY | General support | $500 |
| Jewish Womens Club Inc | New York, NY | General support | $500 |
| West Side Hatzolah | New York, NY | General support | $400 |
| Tomchei Shabbos | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $300 |
| Bikur Cholim of Manhattan | New York, NY | General support | $200 |
| Koznitz Congregation Avodas Yisroel Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $735,600 | 22 |
| 2023 | $2,351,200 | 14 |
| 2022 | $51,930 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621049349100937
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3395219
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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