Tzedakah Foundation

EIN 25-1752556 Β· PA Β· NTEE T22Z

Invitation only Typical grant ~$500 Funds in PA, NY, DC +2
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Tzedakah Foundation based in PA paid 39 grants totaling $100.5K to 39 organizations across 5 states. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $38.6K, with a median of $500. Its largest recipients included Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh, United Jewish Federation of Pgh, and Congregation Poale Zedeck. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,484,075
Giving (latest yr)
$100,535
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
39
Median grant
$500
Recipients
39
States reached
5
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No β€” invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh$38,600
  • United Jewish Federation of Pgh$18,000
  • Congregation Poale Zedeck$11,775
  • Aleph Institute$4,000
  • Film Pittsburgh$3,000

Where grants went

  • Pennsylvania$89,035 Β· 23 grants
  • New York$7,500 Β· 10 grants
  • District of Columbia$2,000 Β· 2 grants
  • California$1,000 Β· 2 grants
  • New Jersey$1,000 Β· 2 grants

Grants Paid (39)

Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
General charitable purposes
$38,600
United Jewish Federation of Pgh
Pittsburgh, PA
General charitable purposes
$18,000
Congregation Poale Zedeck
Pittsburgh, PA
General charitable purposes
$11,775
Aleph Institute
Pittsburgh, PA
General Charitable purposes
$4,000
Film Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
General charitable purposes
$3,000
Jewish Cemetery and Burial Assoc
Pittsburgh, PA
General charitable purposes
$2,000
Jewish Family and Community Svcs
Pittsburgh, PA
General charitable purposes
$2,000
Rauh Jewish Archives
Pittsburgh, PA
General charitable purposes
$2,000
Anti Defamation League
New York, NY
General charitable purposes
$2,000
Shaarei Torah Congregation
Pittsburgh, PA
General charitable purposes
$1,680
Jewish National Fund
Rockville Center, NY
General charitable purposes
$1,250
Bnai Brith Hillel Foundation
Washington, DC
General Charitable purpose
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Tzedakah Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Tzedakah Foundation is classified as a Religion funder. Religious congregations, faith-based organizations, and religious programs. Its recent grants reached organizations across 5 states.

In its most recent filing, Tzedakah Foundation reported 39 itemized grants totaling $100.5K. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $38.6K (median $500).

Recent recipients include Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh, United Jewish Federation of Pgh, Congregation Poale Zedeck, among 39 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Tzedakah Foundation is a private foundation based in Pennsylvania, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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