American Friends of Gedulat Mordech
American Friends of Gedulat Mordech is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, based in Brooklyn, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $138 in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $54K.
American Friends of Gedulat Mordech at a glance
In short: American Friends of Gedulat Mordech gave $54K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $54,200
- +33.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,550
- +0.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $138
- -96.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who American Friends of Gedulat Mordech funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Merkaz Torani Oraita ($33K). Together the top 4 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 22 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How American Friends of Gedulat Mordech gives
- Giving fell 37% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2024) to $243K (2019). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Merkaz Torani Oraita Brooklyn, NY | Religious & Charitable | $33,200 |
| Miscellaneous Charitable Organizati Brooklyn, NY | Religious & Charitable | $10,000 |
| Ahavat Yisroel Humanity Inc Brooklyn, NY | Religious & Charitable | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Notnim Tikva Chicago, IL | Religious & Charitable | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $138 | $50,000 | $54,234 | $54,200 | 4 | $54,200 | $236 |
| 2024 | $4,372 | — | $40,500 | $40,500 | 3 | $40,500 | $852 |
| 2023 | $44,872 | $150,000 | $119,050 | $119,000 | 7 | $119,000 | $3,618 |
| 2022 | $13,922 | $100,000 | $86,100 | $86,000 | 3 | $86,000 | $2,362 |
| 2021 | $22 | $50,600 | $128,100 | $128,000 | 5 | $128,000 | $1,717 |
| 2020 | $77,522 | $200,000 | $131,775 | $131,500 | 11 | — | $3,984 |
| 2019 | $9,297 | $150,000 | $242,800 | $242,500 | 9 | — | $1,674 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, American Friends of Gedulat Mordech reported a distributable amount of $236 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Friends of Gedulat Mordech is led by Mordechi C. Dreyfuss, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mordechi C. Dreyfuss
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Silver
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rivka Dreyfuss
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Gedulat Mordech
How much does American Friends of Gedulat Mordech give each year?
American Friends of Gedulat Mordech gave $54K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $41K across 3 grants.
What is American Friends of Gedulat Mordech's typical grant size?
American Friends of Gedulat Mordech's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,550, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does American Friends of Gedulat Mordech give grants?
American Friends of Gedulat Mordech gives mostly in New York: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (3 grants).
Does American Friends of Gedulat Mordech give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on American Friends of Gedulat Mordech's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious & Charitable" (4 grants).
How large is American Friends of Gedulat Mordech?
American Friends of Gedulat Mordech reported $138 in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $54K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $236 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is American Friends of Gedulat Mordech?
American Friends of Gedulat Mordech is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, based in Brooklyn, NY. It holds $138 in total assets as of 2025.
What is American Friends of Gedulat Mordech's EIN?
American Friends of Gedulat Mordech's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4947132. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
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