Ichai Foundation Incorporated
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, with a particular emphasis on Jewish religious and educational institutions. Its mission includes providing assistance to indigent individuals, financial support for religious institutions, and educational assistance to promote Jewish education. The foundation demonstrates a strong commitment to community support, especially within the Jewish community, and focuses on initiatives that further Jewish causes. It primarily serves populations in need and educational institutions, reflecting its values of charity and community service.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A New York–based Jewish religious or educational organization (or a small human-services group serving indigent community members) with existing ties to the local religious/Jewish network or to current grantees.
Good Fit
- • Organization is located in New York or serves primarily NY communities.
- • Mission aligns with Jewish causes, religious institutions, religious education, or assistance to the indigent.
- • Has a documented relationship or referral from an existing grantee or trusted community leader.
- • Seeks modest, program-level support in the typical small-to-mid grant range seen in recent years.
Geography
Observed giving is highly concentrated in New York (about 97% of dollars in the latest year), with only a small share to nearby New Jersey; the footprint is essentially local to NY.
Recipient Variety
Across three years the foundation has funded dozens of independent recipients (59 in 2022, 30 in 2023), but the latest year shows a smaller roster (9 recipients) with heavy dollar concentration to a few returning grantees, indicating a moderately broad but increasingly tight portfolio.
New Applicants
The foundation declares an invitation-only/preselected process, had only one new recipient in 2024, and shows high repeat funding; combined with no public website or contact route, this suggests unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to gain entry without introductions.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
