Mazal Charitable Trust
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing general support primarily to Jewish educational institutions and congregations. Its mission reflects a commitment to strengthening the Jewish community through funding yeshivas and religious schools, as well as various faith-based organizations. The foundation serves a diverse range of recipients, focusing on community service and educational initiatives. Its funding activities are predominantly concentrated in New York, where it supports numerous local charities and community groups.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A New York–based (especially Brooklyn) Jewish congregation, yeshiva, or small religious-education organization seeking general operating support with local reputation or trustee/community referrals.
Good Fit
- • Located in New York, preferably Brooklyn.
- • Mission is religious education or congregational support (yeshiva, synagogue, related community services).
- • Requesting general operating support rather than project-restricted funding.
- • Has an existing relationship, referral, or prior funding history with the foundation or local trustees.
- • Established local presence and recognized by community leaders.
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in New York (about 98% of dollars), with many grantees in Brooklyn; only one other state receives a small share.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 43 distinct recipients and prior years show 31–47 recipients, mostly independent congregations and yeshivas; although the top five take ~51% of dollars, the funded roster is broad for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of some new grantees exists (20 newly funded in the latest year), but the foundation's filings state it funds only preselected organizations and there is no public application or contact route, so unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to enter without a direct introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
