American Friends of Sfath Emeth Yeshiva
American Friends of Sfath Emeth Yeshiva is a public charity based in Brooklyn, New York. Formed in 2002, it supports Jewish Orthodox education and charitable causes, including burial assistance and general and holiday assistance for people in need in the United States, Israel, and elsewhere.
American Friends of Sfath Emeth Yeshiva at a glance
In short: American Friends of Sfath Emeth Yeshiva gave $1.1M across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $62K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,115,653
- -84.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +1700.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $61,981
- -99.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $18,485
- Total assets
- $826,063
- +12.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to American Friends of Sfath Emeth Yeshiva
- Contact
Mailing address: 4608 10Th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Phone: (718) 972-1137
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who American Friends of Sfath Emeth Yeshiva funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Zecher Avrohom Inc ($326K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
116 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 116 (51%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated mission covers the United States, Israel, and other parts of the world. In 2024, 99% of its grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 1% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How American Friends of Sfath Emeth Yeshiva gives
- Giving fell 76% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $1.1M (2024) to $7.8M (2022). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Zecher Avrohom Inc Brooklyn, NY | To Further Exempt Purpose | $325,906 |
| Cong Keren Shivim Brooklyn, NY | To Further Exempt Purpose | $302,291 |
| Greater Beth Hatzlacha Inc Brooklyn, NY | To Further Exempt Purpose | $200,158 |
| Cong Ezra Vchesed Brooklyn, NY | To Further Exempt Purpose | $67,609 |
| Yeshiva Yagdil Torah Brooklyn, NY | To Further Exempt Purpose | $37,995 |
| Cong & Kolel Ohel Yesochor Brooklyn, NY | To Further Exempt Purpose | $30,000 |
| Yeshiva Ktana Inc Staten Island, NY | To Further Exempt Purpose | $27,965 |
| Bnos Perel Brooklyn, NY | To Further Exempt Purpose | $24,960 |
| Cong Derech Emuna Brooklyn, NY | To Further Exempt Purpose | $19,970 |
| Cong Chasdei Avos Monroe, NY | To Further Exempt Purpose | $17,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $826,063 | $8,462,289 | $8,295,242 | $1,115,653 | 18 | — | $4,698 | — |
| 2023 | $737,800 | $7,337,003 | $7,617,728 | $7,383,807 | 1 | $7,610,023 | — | $31,817 |
| 2022 | $1,086,499 | $8,831,238 | $7,951,897 | $7,804,677 | 41 | $7,949,766 | — | $31,703 |
| 2021 | $187,158 | $4,689,874 | $4,679,229 | $4,613,565 | 31 | $4,677,854 | $1,421 | $10,993 |
| 2020 | $176,513 | $4,510,329 | $4,991,289 | $4,891,341 | 25 | — | $2,823 | $34,996 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to support Jewish Orthodox education and charitable causes, provide burial assistance, and provide general and holiday assistance for the needy in the United States, Israel, and other parts of the world.
Its 2024 grants included support for Zecher Avrohom Inc, whose stated mission is to provide disadvantaged children and their parents with tools to become productive, independent, and successful.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the organization reported 18 grants totaling $1,115,653. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $325,906, with a median of $18,485. The largest grants included $325,906 to Zecher Avrohom Inc, $302,291 to Cong Keren Shivim, and $200,158 to Greater Beth Hatzlacha Inc. Each was listed as supporting the recipient’s exempt purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Zvi Steinberg and Abraham E Margulies as managers.
American Friends of Sfath Emeth Yeshiva's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Abraham E. Margulies
Manager
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Zvi Steinberg
Manager
On filings since 2020
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 Sfath Emeth Yeshiva
How much does American Friends of Sfath Emeth Yeshiva give each year?
American Friends of Sfath Emeth Yeshiva gave $1.1M across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $7.4M across 1 grant.
What is American Friends of Sfath Emeth Yeshiva's typical grant size?
American Friends of Sfath Emeth Yeshiva's median grant in 2024 was $18,485, and its average grant was $61,981, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Friends of Sfath Emeth Yeshiva give grants?
American Friends of Sfath Emeth Yeshiva gives mostly in New York: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (13 grants) and Staten Island, NY (2 grants).
Who are American Friends of Sfath Emeth Yeshiva's largest grantees?
American Friends of Sfath Emeth Yeshiva's largest 2024 grantees include Zecher Avrohom Inc ($325,906), Cong Keren Shivim ($302,291) and Greater Beth Hatzlacha Inc ($200,158), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is American Friends of Sfath Emeth Yeshiva?
American Friends of Sfath Emeth Yeshiva reported $826K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.5M.
What does American Friends of Sfath Emeth Yeshiva fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to support Jewish Orthodox education and charitable causes, provide burial assistance, and provide general and holiday assistance for the needy in the United States, Israel, and other parts of the world. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from American Friends of Sfath Emeth Yeshiva?
American Friends of Sfath Emeth Yeshiva has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is American Friends of Sfath Emeth Yeshiva's EIN?
American Friends of Sfath Emeth Yeshiva's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3613483. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 18, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). American Friends of Sfath Emeth Yeshiva funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/american-friends-of-sfath-emeth-yeshiva-morg_970ac7b28fc443c78b413cf6d211f413
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