American Friends of Collegio Maimonides
American Friends of Colegio Maimonides is a public charity based in Brooklyn, New York. Formed in 2000, it provides financial assistance to Jewish educational programs.
American Friends of Collegio Maimonides at a glance
In short: American Friends of Collegio Maimonides gave $824K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), mostly in New York. 53% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $823,965
- +41.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,466
- +32.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $18,000
- Total assets
- $1,462,221
- +212.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (16 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to American Friends of Collegio Maimonides
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Roth Co Llp 1428 36Th St 20, Brooklyn, NY 11218
Phone: (416) 256-4000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who American Friends of Collegio Maimonides funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Share of New Square Inc ($200K). Together the top 10 received $530K.
Grant Size Distribution
136 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 126 grants of 136 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, New York recipients received 74% of grant dollars and New Jersey recipients received 10%. Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Illinois each accounted for 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is American Friends of Collegio Maimonides open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 16 of 30 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $33K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $17K first-time, $20K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $349K (2021) to $860K (2023). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $824K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Share of New Square Inc Spring Valley, NY | General Support | $200,000 |
| Jewish Success Initiative New Hyde Park, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| Asap Association for Sexual Abuse Prevention and Treatment Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $40,000 |
| Rutgers Learning Network Inc Lakewood, NJ | General Support | $35,000 |
| Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America New York, NY | General Support | $30,000 |
| Central Fund of Israel Cedarhurst, NY | General Support | $25,050 |
| Jewish Institute for Liberal Values Columbus, OH | General Support | $25,000 |
| The Lawfare Project New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Kesher Families Inc Valley Stream, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| The Jewish Entrepreneur New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
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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 | $1,462,221 | $2,666,664 | $1,671,277 | $823,965 | 30 | $43,226 |
| 2024 | $468,684 | $1,003,975 | $926,610 | $582,355 | 28 | $9,392 |
| 2023 | $393,469 | $819,852 | $1,087,697 | $860,206 | 32 | — |
| 2022 | $661,314 | $720,341 | $656,899 | $559,755 | 23 | — |
| 2021 | $597,872 | $576,145 | $509,227 | $349,301 | 23 | — |
| 2020 | $530,954 | $734,965 | $576,661 | $393,284 | 18 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to provide financial assistance to Jewish educational programs. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own descriptions encompass Judaic studies and religious events, religious schools, and a range of other charitable activities. For example, Rutgers Learning Network describes its work as conducting Judaic studies programs and religious events, while American Friends of Mercaz Hatorah says it provides funds for religious schools and other charitable organizations. Other 2025 recipients describe work in areas including services for people with developmental disabilities, family support, and civil and human rights.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 30 grants totaling $823,965. Grants ranged from $5,015 to $200,000, with a median grant of $18,000. The largest awards included $200,000 to Share of New Square Inc., $100,000 to Jewish Success Initiative, $40,000 to ASAP Association for Sexual Abuse Prevention and Treatment, and $35,000 to Rutgers Learning Network Inc. Other notable awards were $30,000 to Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America; $25,050 to Central Fund of Israel; and $25,000 each to Jewish Institute for Liberal Values, The Lawfare Project, Kesher Families, and The Jewish Entrepreneur.
The organization says it reviews grantees’ tax-exempt status and required financial filings, monitors whether grant funds are used according to their stated purposes and terms, and reserves the right to review grantees’ books and records.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nancy Friedberg as president, Albert D. Friedberg as treasurer, and Dan Scheiner as secretary.
American Friends of Collegio Maimonides is led by Nancy Friedberg, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nancy Friedberg
President
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Albert D. Friedberg
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Scheiner
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Seymour Braun (2020–2021) — President
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.
Frequently asked questions about American Friends of Collegio Maimonides
How much does American Friends of Collegio Maimonides give each year?
American Friends of Collegio Maimonides gave $824K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $582K across 28 grants.
What is American Friends of Collegio Maimonides's typical grant size?
American Friends of Collegio Maimonides's median grant in 2025 was $18,000, and its average grant was $27,466, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from American Friends of Collegio Maimonides that year got $33K on average.
Where does American Friends of Collegio Maimonides give grants?
American Friends of Collegio Maimonides gives mostly in New York: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (6 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Lakewood, NJ (3 grants).
Does American Friends of Collegio Maimonides give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of American Friends of Collegio Maimonides's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are American Friends of Collegio Maimonides's largest grantees?
American Friends of Collegio Maimonides's largest 2025 grantees include Share of New Square Inc ($200,000), Jewish Success Initiative ($100,000) and Asap Association for Sexual Abuse Prevention and Treatment ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is American Friends of Collegio Maimonides?
American Friends of Collegio Maimonides reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.7M.
What does American Friends of Collegio Maimonides fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to provide financial assistance to Jewish educational programs. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own descriptions encompass Judaic studies and religious events, religious schools, and a range of other charitable activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from American Friends of Collegio Maimonides?
American Friends of Collegio Maimonides has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is American Friends of Collegio Maimonides's EIN?
American Friends of Collegio Maimonides's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3576702. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). American Friends of Collegio Maimonides funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/american-friends-of-collegio-maimonides-morg_98ddfccee9954d21b17df4bb9c56ced5
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