Ahavas Tzedaka Inc
The organization provides basic necessities to members of the community who are in need. The organization also promotes reading and literacy by donating books to schools and regional libraries.
Ahavas Tzedaka Inc at a glance
In short: Ahavas Tzedaka Inc gave $207K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $207K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $207,447
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $207,447
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $207,447
- Total assets
- $170,123
- +13.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Ahavas Tzedaka Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Grants for Literacy Programs ($207K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Ahavas Tzedaka Inc gives
- Giving fell 28% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $205K (2023) to $289K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $207K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grants for Literacy Programs Lakewood, NJ | Educational | $207,447 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $170,123 | $5,428,097 | $5,407,687 | $207,447 | 1 | — |
| 2024 | $149,471 | $4,313,510 | $4,373,934 | $207,269 | 1 | $15 |
| 2023 | $216,272 | $2,975,246 | $3,302,518 | $205,254 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $541,768 | $3,134,861 | $3,095,641 | $287,406 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $503,315 | $2,711,780 | $2,672,257 | $288,881 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $488,664 | $2,399,281 | $2,210,143 | $225,744 | 1 | — |
About Ahavas Tzedaka Inc
Based on IRS filings
Ahavas Tzedaka Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Lakewood, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $170K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $207K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ahavas Tzedaka Inc is led by Robert Shanik, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Shanik
President
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nechama Schreiber
Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$60K (2020) → $120K (2025)
Ephraim Schur
Executive Di
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$150K (2025)
Chava Ehrman
Secretary-Tr
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $150K, to Ephraim Schur (Executive Di). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ahavas Tzedaka Inc
How much does Ahavas Tzedaka Inc give each year?
Ahavas Tzedaka Inc gave $207K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $207K across 1 grant.
How large is Ahavas Tzedaka Inc?
Ahavas Tzedaka Inc reported $170K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.4M.
What is Ahavas Tzedaka Inc?
Ahavas Tzedaka Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Lakewood, NJ. It holds $170K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Ahavas Tzedaka Inc operate?
Ahavas Tzedaka Inc has awarded grants in New Jersey.
What is Ahavas Tzedaka Inc's EIN?
Ahavas Tzedaka Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3719783. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 26, 2026)
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