Keren Yud Mem Inc
Invitation OnlyCedarhurst, New York · EIN 13-3978009 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
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
41% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khal Zichron Pinchas | Lakewood, NJ | N/A unrestricted | $53,000 |
| Davis Memorial Fund | Lawrence, NY | N/A unrestricted | $23,000 |
| Bais Medrash of East End | Lakewood, NJ | N/A unrestricted | $14,000 |
| Lakewood Cheder | Lakewood, NJ | N/A unrestricted | $12,100 |
| Bais Yaakov of Queens | Kew Gardens, NY | N/A unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Congregation Meor Hatefilah | Brooklyn, NY | N/A unrestricted | $11,200 |
| Ein Od Milvado | Lakewood, NJ | N/A unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Aniyei Yerushalayim | Lakewood, NJ | N/A unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Keren Even Habochen | Passaic, NJ | N/A unrestricted | $7,200 |
| Bais Medrash of Rockland | Spring Valley, NY | N/A unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Zichron Moshe Nechemia | Lakewood, NJ | N/A unrestricted | $6,000 |
| American Friends of Emanuel Inc | Brooklyn, NY | N/A unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Shinun Vchazara | Brooklyn, NY | N/A unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Tzur Foundation | Lakewood, NJ | N/A unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Yeshiva Beth Hillel | Broojlyn, NY | N/A unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mesivta of Long Beach | Long Beach, NY | N/A unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Adireinu | Lakewood, NJ | N/A unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Congregation Bais Shalom | Brooklyn, NY | N/A unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Khal Adas Yereim of Kew Gardens | Kew Gardens, NY | N/A unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Congregation Adas Yereim of Kew Gardens | Kew Gardens, NY | N/A unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Mosdos Botoshan | Brooklyn, NY | N/A unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Rutgers Learning Network | Lakewood, NJ | N/A unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Yeshiva Beth Abraham Slonim of Jerusalem | Brooklyn, NY | N/A unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Yeshiva Gedola of Rockland | Nyack, NY | N/A unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Yeshiva Ohr Naftali | New Windsor, NY | N/A unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Yeshiva Toras Chaim | Hewlett, NY | N/A unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Yeshivas Nachlas Abba | Lakewood, NJ | N/A unrestricted | $2,500 |
| American Friends of Amaleh Shel Torah | Lakewood, NJ | N/A unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Bais Medrash Govoha | Lakewood, NJ | N/A unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Congregation Anshey Ashkenaz Zichron Bgty | Lakewood, NJ | N/A unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Isaac Schuman Foundation | Stillwater, MN | N/A unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Keren Ezra | Brooklyn, NY | N/A unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Zichron Yosef Aryeh | Lakewood, NJ | N/A unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Hatzolah of Queens and Great Neck | Flushing, NY | N/A unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Yeshiva and Mesivta of Clifton | Passaic, NJ | N/A unrestricted | $1,800 |
| American Friends of Ish El Rayeihu | Lakewood, NJ | N/A unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Jewish Outreach Congregation | Plainview, NY | N/A unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Bais Yaakov High School of Lakewood | Lakewood, NJ | N/A unrestricted | $1,400 |
| American Friends of Torah Byisroel | Brooklyn, NY | N/A unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Bais Hillel | Brooklyn, NY | N/A unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Congregation Ohavei Torah | Lakewood, NJ | N/A unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Congregation Tiferes Moshe | Kew Gardens, NY | N/A unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Friends of Seeach Sode | Brooklyn, NY | N/A unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Khal Meor Chaim | Lakewood, NY | N/A unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Khal Zichron Yaakov | Lakewood, NJ | N/A unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Kollel Tiferes Yitzchak | Brooklyn, NY | N/A unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Lev Lachim | Brooklyn, NY | N/A unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Sar Shalom | Brooklyn, NY | N/A unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Shuvu | Brooklyn, NY | N/A unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Talmudic Research Center of Northern New Jersey | Passaic Park, NJ | N/A unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Tomchei Shabbos of Queens | Kew Gardens, NY | N/A unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Yeshiva Gedola of Monmouth County | Lakewood, NJ | N/A unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Yeshiva Gedola Tiferes Yaakov Yitzchak | Lakewood, NJ | N/A unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Yeshiva Torah Temima of Lakewood | Lakewood, NJ | N/A unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Jewish History and Torah Foundation | New York, NY | N/A unrestricted | $750 |
| Bais Havaad Halacha Center | Lakewood, NJ | N/A unrestricted | $500 |
| Congregation Eitz Chaim | Brooklyn, NY | N/A unrestricted | $500 |
| Kollel Tzemach Yisroel | Monsey, NY | N/A unrestricted | $500 |
| Ohr Nosson | Lakewood, NJ | N/A unrestricted | $500 |
| Rabbinical Seminary of America | Flushing, NY | N/A unrestricted | $500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 65 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $258,250 | 65 |
| 2023 | $192,880 | 52 |
| 2022 | $638,460 | 135 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602269349100330
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3978009
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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