Eastlawn Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various causes primarily within the Jewish community. Its mission focuses on providing assistance to the poor, supporting religious congregations, and funding educational institutions such as schools and yeshivas. The foundation demonstrates a strong commitment to welfare and human services, reflecting its values of compassion and community support. It primarily serves populations in need, particularly within the Jewish faith, and emphasizes the importance of religious education and community welfare initiatives.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A New York–based Jewish congregation, yeshiva, religious school, or small local human-services group serving the indigent seeking modest operational or program support and able to submit a mailed letter request.
Good Fit
- • Located in New York (Brooklyn, Monsey or nearby)
- • Religious or faith-based Jewish education or congregation work
- • Programs serving low-income or welfare needs in the local Jewish community
- • Proposals for modest, one-off operating or program grants (typical award sizes range from hundreds to tens of thousands)
- • Willingness to make a direct mailed request and follow up by phone with a named director
Geography
Observed giving across three years is fully concentrated in New York, with all reported grant dollars staying in-state and primary activity centered in Brooklyn/Monsey.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded a substantial number of independent recipients each year (15 in 2022, 16 in 2023, 12 in 2024), mostly congregations, schools and local welfare groups; dollars are concentrated among a few large grantees, but the count of distinct local beneficiaries is meaningful.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows a high share of new grantees (about two-thirds new in 2024 and over 80% new in 2023) and the filings include explicit 'LETTER REQUEST' application instructions plus a named director, suggesting unfamiliar local applicants can plausibly enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
