The Braka Philanthopic Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 22-6643642 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$286K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$10.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,600 and $25,000.
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
47% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmond J Safra Synagogue (Fl) | Aventura, FL | Religious support | $57,050 |
| Shaare Ezra Congregation | Long Branch, NJ | Religious support | $42,701 |
| Hillel Yeshiva | Ocean Township, NJ | Educational support | $36,000 |
| Uja- Federation of New York | New York, NY | Religious support | $36,000 |
| Ramaz School | New York, NY | Educational support | $25,000 |
| Sephardic Community Center | Long Branch, NJ | Religious support | $20,000 |
| Moise Safra Center | New York, NY | Religious support | $19,001 |
| Logan Community Fh | Ocean Township, NJ | Religious support | $12,500 |
| Sephardic Addiction Family Education | Brooklyn, NY | Educational support | $10,000 |
| Congregation Megan David of West Deal | Ocean Township, NJ | Religious support | $6,500 |
| Edmond J Safra Synagogue (NY) | New York, NY | Religious support | $5,200 |
| Sephardic Community Alliance | Brooklyn, NY | Other support | $4,500 |
| Young Israel of Great Neck | Great Neck, NY | Religious support | $3,600 |
| Ilan High School | Deal, NJ | Educational support | $2,600 |
| Simha Organization | Brooklyn, NY | Religious support | $2,600 |
| Congregation Brothers of Israel | Long Branch, NJ | Religious support | $2,000 |
| Congregation Beit Edmond | New York, NY | Religious support | $1,050 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shore Area Mikveh | Deal, NJ | Religious support | $100,000 |
| Sephardic Community Center | Brooklyn, NY | Religious support | $80,000 |
| Sephardic Community Center | Brooklyn, NY | Religious support | $42,000 |
| Hillel Yeshiva | Ocean Township, NJ | Educational support | $36,000 |
| Congregation Magen David of West Deal | Ocean Township, NJ | Religious support | $19,500 |
| Uja- Federation of New York | New York, NY | Religious support | $18,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Force | New York, NY | Other support | $12,500 |
| Logan Community Fh | Ocean Township, NJ | Other support | $12,500 |
| Sephardic Addiction Family Education | Brooklyn, NY | Educational support | $10,000 |
| Magen David Yeshivah | Brooklyn, NY | Educational support | $9,000 |
| Isef | New York, NY | Educational support | $5,000 |
| Shuvi Nafshi Foundation Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Religious support | $5,000 |
| Sephardic Community Alliance | Brooklyn, NY | Other support | $4,500 |
| Congregation Magen David of West Deal | Ocean Township, NJ | Religious support | $3,200 |
| Ilan High School | Deal, NJ | Educational support | $2,600 |
| Tiferet Torah | Brooklyn, NY | Religious support | $1,000 |
| Cookie Massry Gemah Fund | Deal, NJ | Religious support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $286,302 | 34 |
| 2023 | $293,911 | 44 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349102930
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-6643642
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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