American Friends of Ramat Bet Shemesh Inc
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American Friends of Ramat Bet Shemesh Inc at a glance
In short: American Friends of Ramat Bet Shemesh Inc gave $2.0M across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $657K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,970,000
- +95.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $656,667
- +225.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $380,000
- Total assets
- $55,978
- +93.1% 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 Ramat Bet Shemesh Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Greater Beth Hatlzacha ($1.3M). Together the top 3 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 3 grants of 10 (30%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How American Friends of Ramat Bet Shemesh Inc gives
- Giving grew 533% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $98K (2022) to $2.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Beth Hatlzacha Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $1,260,000 |
| Refuah Yeshuah Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $380,000 |
| RBM Circle Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $330,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $55,978 | $2,876,118 | $2,849,117 | $1,970,000 | 3 | — |
| 2023 | $28,982 | $2,718,506 | $2,737,901 | $1,008,000 | 5 | — |
| 2022 | $51,210 | $2,634,617 | $2,743,990 | $98,000 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $170,458 | $1,990,851 | $1,935,960 | $311,000 | 1 | $2 |
About American Friends of Ramat Bet Shemesh Inc
Based on IRS filings
American Friends of Ramat Bet Shemesh Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Lakewood, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $56K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $2.0M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Friends of Ramat Bet Shemesh Inc's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Rosenberg
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meir Eiseman
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mordechai Goldberg
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Refoel Goldberg
Officer
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Ramat Bet Shemesh Inc
How much does American Friends of Ramat Bet Shemesh Inc give each year?
American Friends of Ramat Bet Shemesh Inc gave $2.0M across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 5 grants.
What is American Friends of Ramat Bet Shemesh Inc's typical grant size?
American Friends of Ramat Bet Shemesh Inc's median grant in 2024 was $380,000, and its average grant was $656,667, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Friends of Ramat Bet Shemesh Inc give grants?
American Friends of Ramat Bet Shemesh Inc 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 Ramat Bet Shemesh Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on American Friends of Ramat Bet Shemesh Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (3 grants).
How large is American Friends of Ramat Bet Shemesh Inc?
American Friends of Ramat Bet Shemesh Inc reported $56K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.9M.
What is American Friends of Ramat Bet Shemesh Inc?
American Friends of Ramat Bet Shemesh Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Lakewood, NJ. It holds $56K in total assets as of 2024.
What is American Friends of Ramat Bet Shemesh Inc's EIN?
American Friends of Ramat Bet Shemesh Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1255430. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 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 September 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 18, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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