Chaim J & Fay R Fortgang Family | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 13-3387892
Foundation Overview
Based in Brooklyn, NY, Chaim J & Fay R Fortgang Family has awarded 189 grants totaling $212,807 to organizations in New York, Florida and 4 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $12 to $10,472, with a median award of $180.
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
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New Applicant Friendliness
32 of 46 recipients (70%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
76% of all grants are concentrated in New York, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within New York, funding concentrates in New York (38%), Brooklyn (34%), Lawrence (6%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 104% growth in annual giving over 4 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on community projects (60%) and general purposes, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Chaim J & Fay R Fortgang Family's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adi Israel Foundation | $180 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| American Friends Of Meir Panim | $50 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Boys Town Jerusalem Foundation Of America Inc | $200 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Chabad Of Flushing | $280 | Kew Gardens Hils, NY, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Chai Lifeline Inc | $180 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Congregation Beloved Companion | $90 | Flushing, NY, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Congregation Beth Joseph | $5,000 | Far Rockway, NY, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Congregation Khal Sokolov | $360 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Congregation Sons Of Judah | $400 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Congregation Torah Ohr Inc | $1,166 | Boca Raton, FL, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Feed Israel Foundation | $50 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| General Israel Orphans Home | $18 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Great Charity Chaye Olam | $18 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Hatzolah Emergency Air Response Team Inc | $1,000 | Flushing, NY, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Hayeladim Shelanu - Our Children Inc | $360 | Bay Harbor Islands, FL, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Hilf Support Network | $53 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| One Israel Fund | $500 | Cedarhurst, NY, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Renewal Of Life | $3,600 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Share Of New Square | $100 | Spring Valley, NY, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Torah Communiations Network | $120 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Yeshiva Of Bergen County | $4,700 | Paramus, NJ, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Zaka North Inc | $500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Adi Israel Foundation | $180 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| American Friends Of Meir Panim | $50 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Boys Town Jerusalem Foundation Of America Inc | $200 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Chabad Of Flushing | $280 | Kew Gardens Hils, NY, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Chai Lifeline Inc | $180 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Congregation Beloved Companion | $90 | Flushing, NY, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Congregation Beth Joseph | $5,000 | Far Rockway, NY, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Congregation Khal Sokolov | $360 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Congregation Sons Of Judah | $400 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Congregation Torah Ohr Inc | $1,166 | Boca Raton, FL, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Feed Israel Foundation | $50 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| General Israel Orphans Home | $18 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Great Charity Chaye Olam | $18 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Hatzolah Emergency Air Response Team Inc | $1,000 | Flushing, NY, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Hayeladim Shelanu - Our Children Inc | $360 | Bay Harbor Islands, FL, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Hilf Support Network | $53 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| One Israel Fund | $500 | Cedarhurst, NY, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Renewal Of Life | $3,600 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Share Of New Square | $100 | Spring Valley, NY, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Torah Communiations Network | $120 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Yeshiva Of Bergen County | $4,700 | Paramus, NJ, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Zaka North Inc | $500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operations | 2024 |
| Aarp Foundation | $12 | Washington, DC, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Ateret Cohanem Inc | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| American Society For Yad Vashem | $50 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Athletes For Israel | $1,800 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Chabad Lubavitch On Campus - Princeton | $1,800 | Primceton, NJ, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Chesed 247 | $180 | Spring Valley, NY, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Congregation Beloved Companions | $75 | Queens, NY, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Congregation Beth Joseph | $5,000 | Far Rockaway, NY, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Congregation Rinat Israel | $750 | Teaneck, NJ, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Congregation Sons Of Judah | $360 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Congregation Torah Ohr Inc | $40 | Boca Raton, FL, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Congregation Torah Ohr | $250 | Boca Raton, FL, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Diaspora Yeshiva | $1,800 | Sunrise, FL, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Feed Israel | $36 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Garden Of Dreams Foundation | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| General Israel Orphans Home | $18 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Hilf Support Network | $54 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Israel Childrens Cancer Foundation Inc | $36 | Lawrence, NY, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Khal Sasregen Sokolov | $180 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Kol Hanearim Inc | $500 | Great Neck, NY, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Ohr Menachem | $1,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Rabbi Meir Baal Haneis Salant | $36 | Lakewood, NJ, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Sisterhood Torah Ohr | $220 | Boca Raton, FL, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Torah Communications Network | $120 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| United Tiberias Institutions | $18 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Yeshivat Shalshelet | $500 | Tenafly, NJ, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Aarp Foundation | $12 | Washington, DC, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Ateret Cohanem Inc | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| American Society For Yad Vashem | $50 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Athletes For Israel | $1,800 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Chabad Lubavitch On Campus - Princeton | $1,800 | Primceton, NJ, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Chesed 247 | $180 | Spring Valley, NY, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Congregation Beloved Companions | $75 | Queens, NY, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Congregation Beth Joseph | $5,000 | Far Rockaway, NY, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Congregation Rinat Israel | $750 | Teaneck, NJ, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Congregation Sons Of Judah | $360 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Congregation Torah Ohr Inc | $40 | Boca Raton, FL, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Congregation Torah Ohr | $250 | Boca Raton, FL, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Diaspora Yeshiva | $1,800 | Sunrise, FL, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Feed Israel | $36 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Garden Of Dreams Foundation | $500 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| General Israel Orphans Home | $18 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Hilf Support Network | $54 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Israel Childrens Cancer Foundation Inc | $36 | Lawrence, NY, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Khal Sasregen Sokolov | $180 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Kol Hanearim Inc | $500 | Great Neck, NY, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Ohr Menachem | $1,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Rabbi Meir Baal Haneis Salant | $36 | Lakewood, NJ, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Sisterhood Torah Ohr | $220 | Boca Raton, FL, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Torah Communications Network | $120 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| United Tiberias Institutions | $18 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Yeshivat Shalshelet | $500 | Tenafly, NJ, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| American Friends Meir Panim | $36 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| American Israel Public Affairs Committee (aipac) | $36 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| American Society For Yad Vashem | $100 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Central Yeshiva Bais Yosef | $1,400 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Chabad Lubavitch Center | $600 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Chabad Of 5 Towns | $500 | Cedarhurst, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Chabad Of Flushing | $72 | Kew Gadens Hills, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Chai Lifeline | $10,472 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Committee For Accuracy In Middle East Reporting And Analysis (camera) | $50 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Congregation Beloved Companions | $75 | Queens, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Congregation Khal Mevakshei Hashem | $180 | Lawrence, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Congregation Ohel Avraham Lieber Lieberman | $180 | Staten Island, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Congregation Sons Of Judah | $200 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Diaspora Yeshiva | $1,500 | Sunrise, FL, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Feed Israel | $36 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Flame | $36 | Berkeley, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Friends Of Israel Disabled Veterans Inc Beit Halochem | $100 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Friends Of United Hatzalah | $7,200 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| General Israel Orphan Home For Girls | $18 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Hebron Fund Inc | $6,800 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Israel Children's Cancer Foundation Inc | $36 | Lawrence, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Kotel Connections Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Middle East Media And Research Institute Inc | $36 | Washington, DC, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Peylim Lev Lachim | $180 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Stand With Us | $50 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| United State Holocaust Museum | $36 | Washington, DC, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Yeshiva Tiferes Yisroel | $100 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Yeshivat Noam | $2,400 | Paramus, NJ, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| American Friends Meir Panim | $36 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| American Israel Public Affairs Committee (Aipac) | $36 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| American Society For Yad Vashem | $100 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Central Yeshiva Bais Yosef | $1,400 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Chabad Lubavitch Center | $600 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Chabad Of 5 Towns | $500 | Cedarhurst, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Chabad Of Flushing | $72 | Kew Gadens Hills, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Chai Lifeline | $10,472 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Committee For Accuracy In Middle East Reporting And Analysis (Camera) | $50 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Congregation Beloved Companions | $75 | Queens, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Congregation Khal Mevakshei Hashem | $180 | Lawrence, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Congregation Ohel Avraham Lieber Lieberman | $180 | Staten Island, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Congregation Sons Of Judah | $200 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Diaspora Yeshiva | $1,500 | Sunrise, FL, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Feed Israel | $36 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Flame | $36 | Berkeley, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Friends Of Israel Disabled Veterans Inc Beit Halochem | $100 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Friends Of United Hatzalah | $7,200 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| General Israel Orphan Home For Girls | $18 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Hebron Fund Inc | $6,800 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Israel Children's Cancer Foundation Inc | $36 | Lawrence, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Kotel Connections Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Middle East Media And Research Institute Inc | $36 | Washington, DC, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Peylim Lev Lachim | $180 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Stand With Us | $50 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| United State Holocaust Museum | $36 | Washington, DC, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Yeshiva Tiferes Yisroel | $100 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Yeshivat Noam | $2,400 | Paramus, NJ, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| American Friends Meir Panim | $36 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| American Israel Public Affairs Committee (Aipac) | $36 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| American Society For Yad Vashem | $100 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Central Yeshiva Bais Yosef | $1,400 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Chabad Lubavitch Center | $600 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Chabad Of 5 Towns | $500 | Cedarhurst, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Chabad Of Flushing | $72 | Kew Gadens Hills, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Chai Lifeline | $10,472 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Committee For Accuracy In Middle East Reporting And Analysis (Camera) | $50 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Congregation Beloved Companions | $75 | Queens, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Congregation Khal Mevakshei Hashem | $180 | Lawrence, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Congregation Ohel Avraham Lieber Lieberman | $180 | Staten Island, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Congregation Sons Of Judah | $200 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Diaspora Yeshiva | $1,500 | Sunrise, FL, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Feed Israel | $36 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Flame | $36 | Berkeley, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Friends Of Israel Disabled Veterans Inc Beit Halochem | $100 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Friends Of United Hatzalah | $7,200 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| General Israel Orphan Home For Girls | $18 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Hebron Fund Inc | $6,800 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Israel Children's Cancer Foundation Inc | $36 | Lawrence, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Kotel Connections Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Middle East Media And Research Institute Inc | $36 | Washington, DC, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Peylim Lev Lachim | $180 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Stand With Us | $50 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| United State Holocaust Museum | $36 | Washington, DC, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Yeshiva Tiferes Yisroel | $100 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Yeshivat Noam | $2,400 | Paramus, NJ, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| American Friends Of Tshebiner | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Support Of Religious Institutions | 2020 |
| American Friends Of Tshebiner | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Support Of Religious Institutions | 2020 |
| American Friends Of Tshebiner | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Support Of Religious Institutions | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 13-3387892 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 2319 AVENUE M Brooklyn, NY 11210-4540 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Chaim J & Fay R Fortgang Family's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | Fay R Fortgang |
|---|---|
| Director | Leyla Fortgang |
| Director | Gitty Fortgang |
| Treasurer | Seth Fortgang |
Forms 990-PF
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