American Friends of Mercaz Hatorah Inc
Provide funds for religious schools and other charitable organizations.
American Friends of Mercaz Hatorah Inc at a glance
In short: American Friends of Mercaz Hatorah Inc gave $61K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $30K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $60,900
- +8.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $30,450
- +63.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,450
- Total assets
- $1,065,641
- -3.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (82% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who American Friends of Mercaz Hatorah Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Shas Illuminated Inc ($50K). Together the top 2 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 15 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How American Friends of Mercaz Hatorah Inc gives
- Giving grew 306% 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 $15K (2022) to $77K (2021). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shas Illuminated Inc Waterbury, CT | Religious Education | $50,000 |
| KAD Rivkah Hachnosas Kalloh Fund Inc Baltimore, MD | Religious Education | $10,900 |
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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 | $1,065,641 | $916,646 | $917,641 | $60,900 | 2 | $73 |
| 2024 | $1,101,228 | $489,158 | $416,374 | $56,000 | 3 | $184 |
| 2023 | $881,484 | $762,836 | $372,331 | $60,000 | 3 | $179 |
| 2022 | $179,142 | $390,575 | $707,975 | $15,000 | 4 | $1,438 |
| 2021 | $573,815 | $728,491 | $415,543 | $77,000 | 3 | $136 |
| 2020 | $375,529 | $602,809 | $489,021 | $59,100 | 2 | $230 |
About American Friends of Mercaz Hatorah Inc
Based on IRS filings
American Friends of Mercaz Hatorah Inc is a public charity, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $61K. Net investment income was $73.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Friends of Mercaz Hatorah Inc is led by Avraham Rottman, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Avraham Rottman
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Reichman
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colman Ginsparg
Director
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Howard Rottman
Secretary & Registered Agent
Secretary → Secretary & Registered Agent, 2025
On filings since 2023
10 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.
Frequently asked questions about American Friends of Mercaz Hatorah Inc
How much does American Friends of Mercaz Hatorah Inc give each year?
American Friends of Mercaz Hatorah Inc gave $61K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $56K across 3 grants.
How large is American Friends of Mercaz Hatorah Inc?
American Friends of Mercaz Hatorah Inc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $917K.
Where does American Friends of Mercaz Hatorah Inc operate?
American Friends of Mercaz Hatorah Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia.
What is American Friends of Mercaz Hatorah Inc's EIN?
American Friends of Mercaz Hatorah Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3089681. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 28, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 18, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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