American Friends of the Central
Grants to jewish organizations
American Friends of the Central at a glance
In short: American Friends of the Central gave $28K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $27,720
- -41.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,860
- -11.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,860
- Total assets
- $556,141
- +49.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 the Central funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lmaan Achai ($21K). Together the top 2 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 13 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How American Friends of the Central gives
- Giving fell 51% 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 $28K (2021) to $154K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lmaan Achai Brooklyn, NY | Aid to the Needy | $21,220 |
| Yeshiva Meor Enaim Brooklyn, NY | Religious Education | $6,500 |
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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 | $556,141 | $1,317,907 | $1,143,789 | $27,720 | 2 | $1,547 |
| 2024 | $372,630 | $858,058 | $614,155 | $47,050 | 3 | $23,842 |
| 2023 | $128,227 | $1,037,034 | $1,060,212 | $154,350 | 3 | $3,273 |
| 2022 | $151,405 | $614,687 | $752,108 | $56,145 | 2 | $97 |
| 2021 | $288,826 | $570,812 | $476,083 | $27,700 | 3 | — |
| 2020 | $194,327 | $550,447 | $368,839 | $48,500 | 4 | — |
About American Friends of the Central
Based on IRS filings
American Friends of the Central is a public charity focused on religion, based in Brooklyn, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $556K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $28K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Friends of the Central's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dovid Dewick
Preident
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dovid Mayer
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Moshe Erlich
Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 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 the Central
How much does American Friends of the Central give each year?
American Friends of the Central gave $28K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $47K across 3 grants.
How large is American Friends of the Central?
American Friends of the Central reported $556K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is American Friends of the Central?
American Friends of the Central is a public charity focused on religion, based in Brooklyn, NY. It holds $556K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does American Friends of the Central operate?
American Friends of the Central has awarded grants in New Jersey, New York.
What is American Friends of the Central's EIN?
American Friends of the Central's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3244347. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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