Chasdei Chaya Foundation Tr
This organization is a private foundation focused on supporting Jewish community initiatives, particularly through funding for congregations and yeshivas. Its mission emphasizes religious and educational support, as well as assistance for the poor, reflecting a commitment to community welfare and faith-based activities. The foundation primarily serves religious institutions and educational organizations, demonstrating a strong alignment with Jewish values and community needs.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized New York faith-based organizations—primarily Jewish congregations, yeshivas, and local poverty-relief charities—with clear local community ties and modest annual funding needs.
Good Fit
- • A New York-based congregation, yeshiva, or community welfare group with an established local presence.
- • Funding requests that match prior grant sizes (many awards under $10K, occasional larger gifts up to ~$100K).
- • A credible referral or introduction from local community leaders, rabbis, or organizations known to the foundation.
- • Programs described as local charitable, educational, or direct aid to the poor.
Geography
Observed giving is almost entirely focused in New York (about 99% of dollars and the vast majority of grants), with only a tiny share to other states.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 84 distinct recipients across many congregations, yeshivas, and charities, indicating a broad and diverse recipient set despite some dollar concentration among a few larger beneficiaries.
New Applicants
Behaviorally the foundation added many new recipients in the latest year (83 new grantees), which suggests new entrants can be incorporated, but the funder states it only funds preselected organizations and has no public website or submission contact, so unsolicited applicants likely need referrals or introductions.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
