American Friends of Chasdei Lev
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American Friends of Chasdei Lev at a glance
In short: American Friends of Chasdei Lev gave $239K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $48K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $238,800
- +71.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $47,760
- +37.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $60,989
- +57.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who American Friends of Chasdei Lev funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cong Chasdei Lev ($184K). Together the top 5 received $239K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 16 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How American Friends of Chasdei Lev gives
- Giving fell 27% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2020) to $329K (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $239K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cong Chasdei Lev Brooklyn, NY | To Provide Financial Assistance to the Needy | $183,800 |
| Hebrew Academy for Special Children Brooklyn, NY | To Provide Financial Assistance to the Needy | $15,000 |
| Mirrer Yeshiva Brooklyn, NY | To Provide Financial Assistance to the Needy | $15,000 |
| Bais Yaakov Ateres Miriam Cedarhurst, NY | To Provide Financial Assistance to the Needy | $15,000 |
| Machon Tiferes Bachurim Monsey, NY | To Provide Financial Assistance to the Needy | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60,989 | $754,435 | $730,796 | $238,800 | 5 |
| 2023 | $38,633 | $399,866 | $408,204 | $139,383 | 4 |
| 2022 | $45,766 | $511,894 | $496,740 | $204,800 | 2 |
| 2021 | $30,946 | $609,145 | $579,365 | $328,643 | 4 |
| 2020 | $13,081 | $179,010 | $205,333 | $7,000 | 1 |
About American Friends of Chasdei Lev
Based on IRS filings
American Friends of Chasdei Lev is a public charity focused on religion, based in Brooklyn, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $61K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $239K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Friends of Chasdei Lev is led by Yehudis Gold, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Yehudis Gold
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Devorah Brociner
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mordechai Bistritzky
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aron Bistritzky
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Bistritzky
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shlomo Bistritzky
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about American Friends of Chasdei Lev
How much does American Friends of Chasdei Lev give each year?
American Friends of Chasdei Lev gave $239K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $139K across 4 grants.
What is American Friends of Chasdei Lev's typical grant size?
American Friends of Chasdei Lev's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $47,760, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Friends of Chasdei Lev give grants?
American Friends of Chasdei Lev gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (3 grants).
Does American Friends of Chasdei Lev give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on American Friends of Chasdei Lev's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Provide Financial Assistance to the Needy" (5 grants).
Who are American Friends of Chasdei Lev's largest grantees?
American Friends of Chasdei Lev's largest 2024 grantees include Cong Chasdei Lev ($183,800), Hebrew Academy for Special Children ($15,000) and Mirrer Yeshiva ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is American Friends of Chasdei Lev?
American Friends of Chasdei Lev reported $61K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $754K.
What is American Friends of Chasdei Lev?
American Friends of Chasdei Lev is a public charity focused on religion, based in Brooklyn, NY. It holds $61K in total assets as of 2024.
What is American Friends of Chasdei Lev's EIN?
American Friends of Chasdei Lev's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3033366. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 February 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 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 November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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