Braka Philanthropic Foundation concentrates its giving on Sephardic Jewish religious institutions, providing sizable, targeted support for synagogue operations and community religious programs. Its grants indicate a preference for strengthening congregational life and communal religious infrastructure, with recipients in established Sephardic communities (NY and FL).
Very concentrated giving: few, relatively large grants focused on religious institutions rather than many small awards; appears to target established Sephardic community organizations with one-off or occasional sizable gifts.
Braka Philanthropic Foundation Attn Michele Needle’s grantmaking is built around Sephardic Jewish congregational life, with a clear emphasis on synagogue operations, community religious programming, and the institutions that support those communities. The largest recent grant in the file was $150,000 to Sephardic Community Center in Brooklyn, New York, a sign that the foundation is willing to make substantial awards to anchor institutions. Other large grants point in the same direction: Edmond J Safra Synagogue (fl) in Aventura, Florida received $57,050 in 2025, and Shaare Ezra Congregation in Long Branch, New Jersey received $42,701 in 2025. The recipient list also includes schools, federations, and community organizations tied to Sephardic life, showing that the foundation’s support reaches beyond a single type of nonprofit. Its giving pattern suggests a funder that reinforces religious infrastructure, educational settings, and communal services within established Sephardic communities. Across the recent grants, awards recur to the same institutions over multiple years, indicating ongoing relationships rather than isolated one-time gifts.
Religious support is the core of the foundation’s recent activity. In 2025, it gave $57,050 to Edmond J Safra Synagogue (fl) in Aventura for religious support, and it also awarded $42,701 to Shaare Ezra Congregation in Long Branch for the same category. Community religious infrastructure appears alongside synagogue support: Sephardic Community Center in Long Branch received $20,000 for religious support, while Moise Safra Center in New York received $19,001 for religious support. Education is another clear strand. The foundation gave $36,000 to Hillel Yeshiva in Ocean Township in 2024 and again in 2025, and it also supported Ramaz School in New York with awards of $25,000 in 2025 and $12,500 in both 2023 and 2024. The presence of Uja- Federation of New York and Propel Network in the recent grants table shows that the foundation also backs broader communal and nonprofit support.
Typical awards cluster around modest-to-mid-sized grants: the p25 is $3,038, the median is $9,000, and the p75 is $12,500. The recent list shows repeated support to the same organizations across multiple years, including Uja- Federation of New York, Hillel Yeshiva, Ramaz School, Sephardic Community Center, Edmond J Safra Synagogue (fl), and Propel Network. That pattern points to recurring relationships rather than isolated grants. The foundation is structured as a philanthropic foundation and does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. No application process is shown in the data.
$205K
$11.2M
$58K
$216K
Most grants fall between $3K and $13K, with a median of $9K.
25th Percentile
$3K
Median
$9K
75th Percentile
$13K
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Notable grantees: Sephardic Community Center, Edmond J Safra Synagogue (FL)
Grants are entirely U.S.-based, with the strongest concentration in Florida by grant count. New York is also a major recipient state, including Brooklyn and New York City, while New Jersey recipients appear often in Long Branch, Ocean Township, Deal, Allenhurst, and Oakhurst. The recipient list reflects a regional footprint centered on Sephardic communities in those states rather than a national spread. A few organizations receive support across more than one year and location, including New York-area and New Jersey-area institutions.
The recent grants point to Sephardic Jewish religious institutions, schools, federations, and related community organizations. Examples in the data include synagogues, a community center, yeshivas, and other nonprofit groups supporting religious and communal life.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Uja- Federation of New York, Hillel Yeshiva, Ramaz School, Sephardic Community Center, Edmond J Safra Synagogue (fl), and Propel Network.
The grant-size distribution shows a p25 of $3,038, a median of $9,000, and a p75 of $12,500. That places many awards in the low five-figure or below range, with a smaller number of larger outliers.
Florida is the top state by grant count. The recent recipient list also shows frequent giving in New York and New Jersey, especially in Brooklyn, New York City, Long Branch, Ocean Township, Deal, Allenhurst, and Oakhurst.
No. The foundation does not fund individuals, according to the provided data.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDMOND J SAFRA SYNAGOGUE (FL) | AVENTURA, FL | $57,050 | 2025 | RELIGIOUS SUPPORT |
| SHAARE EZRA CONGREGATION | LONG BRANCH, NJ | $42,701 | 2025 | RELIGIOUS SUPPORT |
| HILLEL YESHIVA | OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ | $36,000 | 2025 | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT |
| UJA- FEDERATION OF NEW YORK | NEW YORK, NY | $36,000 | 2025 | RELIGIOUS SUPPORT |
| RAMAZ SCHOOL | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT |
| SEPHARDIC COMMUNITY CENTER | LONG BRANCH, NJ | $20,000 | 2025 | RELIGIOUS SUPPORT |
| MOISE SAFRA CENTER | NEW YORK, NY | $19,001 | 2025 | RELIGIOUS SUPPORT |
| LOGAN COMMUNITY FH | OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ | $12,500 | 2025 | RELIGIOUS SUPPORT |
| SEPHARDIC ADDICTION FAMILY EDUCATION | BROOKLYN, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT |
| CONGREGATION MEGAN DAVID OF WEST DEAL | OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ | $6,500 | 2025 | RELIGIOUS SUPPORT |
| EDMOND J SAFRA SYNAGOGUE (NY) | NEW YORK, NY | $5,200 | 2025 | RELIGIOUS SUPPORT |
| SEPHARDIC COMMUNITY ALLIANCE | BROOKLYN, NY | $4,500 | 2025 | OTHER SUPPORT |
| YOUNG ISRAEL OF GREAT NECK | GREAT NECK, NY | $3,600 | 2025 | RELIGIOUS SUPPORT |
| ILAN HIGH SCHOOL | DEAL, NJ | $2,600 | 2025 | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT |
| SIMHA ORGANIZATION | BROOKLYN, NY | $2,600 | 2025 | RELIGIOUS SUPPORT |
| CONGREGATION BROTHERS OF ISRAEL | LONG BRANCH, NJ | $2,000 | 2025 | RELIGIOUS SUPPORT |
| CONGREGATION BEIT EDMOND | NEW YORK, NY | $1,050 | 2025 | RELIGIOUS SUPPORT |
| MAGEN DAVID YESHIVAH | BROOKLYN, NY | $36,000 | 2024 | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT |
| UJA- FEDERATION OF NEW YORK | NEW YORK, NY | $36,000 | 2024 | OTHER SUPPORT |
| HILLEL YESHIVA | OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ | $36,000 | 2024 | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT |
| UJA- FEDERATION OF NEW YORK | NEW YORK, NY | $18,000 | 2024 | RELIGIOUS SUPPORT |
| SEPHARDIC COMMUNITY CENTER | BROOKLYN, NY | $18,000 | 2024 | RELIGIOUS SUPPORT |
| EDMOND J SAFRA SYNAGOGUE (FL) | AVENTURA, FL | $14,501 | 2024 | RELIGIOUS SUPPORT |
| RAMAZ SCHOOL | NEW YORK, NY | $12,500 | 2024 | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT |
| DSN | OAKHURST, NJ | $12,500 | 2024 | OTHER SUPPORT |
| SHEFA SCHOOL | NEW YORK, NY | $12,500 | 2024 | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT |
| PROPEL NETWORK | BROOKLYN, NY | $11,600 | 2024 | OTHER SUPPORT |
| EDMOND J SAFRA SYNAGOGUE (NJ) | DEAL, NJ | $10,000 | 2024 | OTHER SUPPORT |
| PROPEL NETWORK | BROOKLYN, NY | $10,000 | 2024 | OTHER SUPPORT |
| YESHIVAT SHAARE TORAH | BROOKLYN, NY | $9,000 | 2024 | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT |
| SEPHARDIC COMMUNITY ALLIANCE | BROOKLYN, NY | $9,000 | 2024 | PUBLIC CHARITY |
| MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION | LONG BRANCH, NJ | $5,200 | 2024 | OTHER SUPPORT |
| SHUVI NAFSHI FOUNDATION INC | BROOKLYN, NY | $5,200 | 2024 | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT |
| SEPHARDIC RABBINICAL COLLEGE | RAHWAY, NJ | $5,200 | 2024 | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT |
| EDMOND J SAFRA SYNAGOGUE (NY) | NEW YORK, NY | $5,151 | 2024 | RELIGIOUS SUPPORT |
| CONGREGATION MAGEN DAVID OF WEST DEAL | OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ | $5,000 | 2024 | RELIGIOUS SUPPORT |
| SEPHARDIC ADDICTION FAMILY EDUCATION | BROOKLYN, NY | $5,000 | 2024 | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT |
| YESHIVAT SHAARE TORAH | BROOKLYN, NY | $4,500 | 2024 | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT |
| CONGREGATION BROTHERS OF ISREAL | LONG BRANCH, NJ | $4,050 | 2024 | RELIGIOUS SUPPORT |
| ILAN HIGH SCHOOL | OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ | $2,600 | 2024 | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT |
| SHAARE EZRA CONGREGATION | LONG BRANCH, NJ | $2,518 | 2024 | RELIGIOUS SUPPORT |
| RENEWAL | BROOKLYN, NY | $1,890 | 2024 | OTHER SUPPORT |
| SHAARE TEFILAH BENE MOSHE | EATONTOWN, NJ | $1,001 | 2024 | RELIGIOUS SUPPORT |
| JDRF | NEW YORK, NY | $1,000 | 2024 | RELIGIOUS SUPPORT |
| SEPHARDIC COMMUNITY CENTER | BROOKLYN, NY | $150,000 | 2023 | RELIGIOUS SUPPORT |
| EDMOND J SAFRA SYNAGOGUE (FL) | AVENTURA, FL | $18,271 | 2023 | RELIGIOUS SUPPORT |
| UJA- FEDERATION OF NEW YORK | NEW YORK, NY | $18,000 | 2023 | OTHER SUPPORT |
| CONG OHEL YISHAK OF ALLENHURST | BROOKLYN, NY | $13,000 | 2023 | RELIGIOUS SUPPORT |
| SHEFA SCHOOL | NEW YORK, NY | $12,500 | 2023 | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT |
| RAMAZ SCHOOL | NEW YORK, NY | $12,500 | 2023 | EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT |
EDMOND J SAFRA SYNAGOGUE (FL)
$57,050RELIGIOUS SUPPORT
SHAARE EZRA CONGREGATION
$42,701RELIGIOUS SUPPORT
HILLEL YESHIVA
$36,000EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
RAMAZ SCHOOL
$25,000EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
SEPHARDIC COMMUNITY CENTER
$20,000RELIGIOUS SUPPORT
MOISE SAFRA CENTER
$19,001RELIGIOUS SUPPORT
LOGAN COMMUNITY FH
$12,500RELIGIOUS SUPPORT
SEPHARDIC ADDICTION FAMILY EDUCATION
$10,000EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
CONGREGATION MEGAN DAVID OF WEST DEAL
$6,500RELIGIOUS SUPPORT
EDMOND J SAFRA SYNAGOGUE (NY)
$5,200RELIGIOUS SUPPORT
YOUNG ISRAEL OF GREAT NECK
$3,600RELIGIOUS SUPPORT
CONGREGATION BROTHERS OF ISRAEL
$2,000RELIGIOUS SUPPORT
CONGREGATION BEIT EDMOND
$1,050RELIGIOUS SUPPORT
MAGEN DAVID YESHIVAH
$36,000EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
HILLEL YESHIVA
$36,000EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
EDMOND J SAFRA SYNAGOGUE (FL)
$14,501RELIGIOUS SUPPORT
RAMAZ SCHOOL
$12,500EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
DSN
$12,500OTHER SUPPORT
EDMOND J SAFRA SYNAGOGUE (NJ)
$10,000OTHER SUPPORT
SEPHARDIC RABBINICAL COLLEGE
$5,200EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
EDMOND J SAFRA SYNAGOGUE (NY)
$5,151RELIGIOUS SUPPORT
CONGREGATION MAGEN DAVID OF WEST DEAL
$5,000RELIGIOUS SUPPORT
SEPHARDIC ADDICTION FAMILY EDUCATION
$5,000EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
CONGREGATION BROTHERS OF ISREAL
$4,050RELIGIOUS SUPPORT
SHAARE EZRA CONGREGATION
$2,518RELIGIOUS SUPPORT
SHAARE TEFILAH BENE MOSHE
$1,001RELIGIOUS SUPPORT
EDMOND J SAFRA SYNAGOGUE (FL)
$18,271RELIGIOUS SUPPORT
CONG OHEL YISHAK OF ALLENHURST
$13,000RELIGIOUS SUPPORT
RAMAZ SCHOOL
$12,500EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT