American Friends of the Kiev Jewish Community
American Friends of the Kiev Jewish Community is a public charity based in Airmont, New York. Its stated purpose is to promote Jewish educational programs and activities and assist people and institutions in need of financial aid in Ukraine.
American Friends of the Kiev Jewish Community at a glance
In short: American Friends of the Kiev Jewish Community gave $1.1M across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $103K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,134,043
- +172.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +450.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $103,095
- -50.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,463,214
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to American Friends of the Kiev Jewish Community
- Contact
Mailing address: 2 Burris Ct, Airmont, NY 10952
Phone: (347) 613-3084
Website: https://jewishkiev.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who American Friends of the Kiev Jewish Community funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Congregation Orach Chaim Yotsei Ukraine ($884K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 33 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated mission and website describe support for Jewish educational programs, individuals, and institutions in Ukraine, and the website says it supports the Jewish community throughout Ukraine. In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 3% to Minnesota, and 0% each to Illinois and New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How American Friends of the Kiev Jewish Community gives
- Giving grew 247% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2019) to $1.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Orach Chaim Yotsei Ukraine Monsey, NY | General Support | $884,214 |
| Congregation Ohr Yeshya Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $110,000 |
| Cong Yeshivas Meor Hachaim Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $55,000 |
| Protez Foundation Saint Paul, MN | General Support | $33,000 |
| Birkas Shesh Monsey, NY | General Support | $11,800 |
| Federation of Jewish Communities Ukraine Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Cong Chasdei Lev Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $9,726 |
| Torah Umesorah Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $5,190 |
| Congregation Beth David Monsey, NY | General Support | $5,113 |
| Telshe Yeshiva-Chicago Chicago, IL | General Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,463,214 | $8,660,988 | $8,571,389 | $1,134,043 | 11 | $21,175 |
| 2024 | $2,373,615 | $8,580,240 | $6,334,083 | $415,933 | 2 | $7,273 |
| 2023 | $134,267 | $6,964,382 | $7,468,646 | $350,460 | 4 | — |
| 2022 | $631,722 | $10,998,144 | $10,540,770 | $327,082 | 11 | — |
| 2021 | $174,348 | $5,759,125 | $5,815,764 | $189,284 | 5 | — |
| 2020 | $230,987 | $5,405,284 | $5,317,538 | $34,300 | 3 | — |
| 2019 | $224,012 | $3,321,268 | $3,105,875 | $17,000 | 1 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s 2024 filing states that its mission is to solicit and accept contributions and grants to promote Jewish educational programs and activities and assist individuals and institutions in need of financial aid in Ukraine. The filing also describes assistance to Ukrainian immigrants with Jewish educational programs and activities.
The organization’s website describes programs for Jewish youth, families, and older people, including Jewish education and community services. Its educational-program information describes a day school, a cheder, and adult Jewish studies. Among the organizations it supported in 2025, Protez Foundation says its own mission is to provide free prosthetics and other resources to people who have lost limbs in underserved areas.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 11 grants totaling $1,134,043. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $884,214, with a median of $10,000. The largest reported grants were $884,214 to Congregation Orach Chaim Yotsei Ukraine for general support, $110,000 to Congregation Ohr Yeshya for general support, and $55,000 to Cong Yeshivas Meor Hachaim for general support. Other recipients included Protez Foundation ($33,000), Birkas Shesh ($11,800), and Federation of Jewish Communities Ukraine Inc. ($10,000); each grant was listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jacob Bleich as president, Dovid Halpert as secretary, and Menachem Siegal as treasurer.
American Friends of the Kiev Jewish Community is led by Jacob Bleich, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jacob Bleich
President
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dovid Halpert
Secretary
Secratary → Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Menachem Siegal
Treasuer
Treasurer → Treasuer, 2020
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/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 the Kiev Jewish Community
How much does American Friends of the Kiev Jewish Community give each year?
American Friends of the Kiev Jewish Community gave $1.1M across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $416K across 2 grants.
What is American Friends of the Kiev Jewish Community's typical grant size?
American Friends of the Kiev Jewish Community's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $103,095, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Friends of the Kiev Jewish Community give grants?
American Friends of the Kiev Jewish Community gives mostly in New York: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (5 grants) and Monsey, NY (3 grants).
Does American Friends of the Kiev Jewish Community give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of American Friends of the Kiev Jewish Community's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are American Friends of the Kiev Jewish Community's largest grantees?
American Friends of the Kiev Jewish Community's largest 2025 grantees include Congregation Orach Chaim Yotsei Ukraine ($884,214), Congregation Ohr Yeshya ($110,000) and Cong Yeshivas Meor Hachaim ($55,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is American Friends of the Kiev Jewish Community?
American Friends of the Kiev Jewish Community reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.7M.
What does American Friends of the Kiev Jewish Community fund?
The organization’s 2024 filing states that its mission is to solicit and accept contributions and grants to promote Jewish educational programs and activities and assist individuals and institutions in need of financial aid in Ukraine. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from American Friends of the Kiev Jewish Community?
American Friends of the Kiev Jewish Community has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check jewishkiev.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is American Friends of the Kiev Jewish Community's EIN?
American Friends of the Kiev Jewish Community's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3527658. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 14, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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