The Eddie And Rachelle Betesh Family
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, primarily focusing on unrestricted charitable purposes. It emphasizes its commitment to Jewish organizations, religious and faith-based initiatives, and community services, often providing funding to synagogues and educational institutions within the Jewish community. The foundation's grants reflect a strong alignment with enhancing community engagement and supporting educational nonprofits, indicating a broader mission of fostering community well-being and religious education.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-mid sized Jewish or faith-based community organization (synagogue, yeshiva, or community services group) in the New York regional area seeking unrestricted operating support or program grants.
Good Fit
- • Located in New York or the nearby regional footprint (NJ or occasional other states).
- • Clear Jewish or faith-based mission (synagogues, religious schools, community centers).
- • Requests consistent with historical grant sizes (roughly $5K–$50K).
- • Existing local reputation or introductions from current grantees or community leaders.
Geography
Grants in the latest year reached three states (New York, New Jersey, Michigan) but were regionally concentrated, with about 65% of dollars staying in New York, indicating a state/regional rather than national footprint.
Recipient Variety
In 2024 the foundation made 12 grants to 12 distinct recipients and across the three-year window it funded between about a dozen and two dozen organizations annually; recipients appear to be independent faith-based and community groups, so the portfolio is moderately broad despite financial concentration in the top recipients.
New Applicants
Direct application is not publicly available—the foundation indicates it only funds preselected applicants—but the observed history shows multiple new grantees (seven new recipients in 2024 and higher new-recipient rates in prior years), so new entrants have joined the portfolio historically but likely through referrals or relationships rather than an open public process.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
