American Friends of Yad Eliezer
TO RENDER FINANCIAL AID AND SUPPORT TO THE POOR AND DISADVANTAGED IN THE USA AND ISRAEL.
Key facts about American Friends of Yad Eliezer
- EIN
- 11-3459952
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $744,696
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- Average grant
- $62,058
- Median grant
- $20,800
- New grantees (estimate)
- 75% first-time grantees (9 of 12, 2024)
- Total assets
- $14,034,020
- Primary geography
- New York (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Who American Friends of Yad Eliezer funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for American Friends of Yad Eliezer's 12 itemized 2024 grants were New York (87%) and New Jersey (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (3 grants) and Lakewood, NJ (3 grants). None of its 12 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Promote Religious Education" (12 grants).
Is American Friends of Yad Eliezer open to new grantees?
75%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 12 grantees (75%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $192K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $30K repeat.
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14.0M
+15.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$745K
+115.1% YoY
Grant Count
12
+9.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$62K
+97.2% YoY
About American Friends of Yad Eliezer
Based on IRS filings
American Friends of Yad Eliezer is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in Jackson, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $745K. Net investment income was $522K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 12 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $14,034,020 | $12,173,150 | $5,328,337 |
| Revenue | $39,952,545 | $37,644,971 | $34,689,676 |
| Expenses | $38,414,682 | $33,778,923 | $34,518,998 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $521,637 | $440,521 | $11,353 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Rabbinical Seminary of America ($533,534), Hebron Fund Inc ($36,000), Congregation Bais Medrash Letorah ($29,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RABBINICAL SEMINARY OF AMERICA Flushing, NY | TO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION | $533,534 |
| HEBRON FUND INC Brooklyn, NY | TO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION | $36,000 |
| CONGREGATION BAIS MEDRASH LETORAH Lakewood, NJ | TO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION | $29,500 |
| IRANIAN AMERICAN JEWISH CULTURAL ORGANIZATION Beverly Hills, CA | TO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION | $25,000 |
| TORAS HAMISHPACHA Spring Valley, NY | TO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION | $24,000 |
| CONG KEREN ORAH Brooklyn, NY | TO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION | $21,600 |
| ZICHRON YISROEL YOSEF INC Lakewood, NJ | TO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION | $20,000 |
| YESHIVA TORAS ARON Lakewood, NJ | TO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION | $15,000 |
| BAYSWATER COMMUNITY MIKVEH ASSOCIATION Far Rockaway, NY | TO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION | $14,501 |
| KOLLEL KAMINETZ Brooklyn, NY | TO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION | $12,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillel Tropper | Chairman/Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Judah Fogel | Director | 2 | — |
| Martin Gelber | Director | 2 | — |
| Joseph Fink | Director | 2 | — |
| Ben Kurland | Director | 2 | — |
| Moshe Tropper | Director | 2 | — |
| Steve Keilson | Director | 2 | — |
| Joseph Adler | COO | 40 | $164,440 |
| Sori Tropper | CEO | 40 | — |
| Aryeh Tropper | Executive Director | 40 | $120,000 |
| David Rabinowitz | Fundraiser | 40 | $115,200 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Friends of Yad Eliezer?
American Friends of Yad Eliezer is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in Jackson, NJ. It holds $14.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is American Friends of Yad Eliezer?
As of 2024, American Friends of Yad Eliezer holds $14.0M in total assets with $40.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 12 grants totaling $745K in 2024.
Where does American Friends of Yad Eliezer operate?
American Friends of Yad Eliezer has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, New York.
What size grants does American Friends of Yad Eliezer award?
In 2024, American Friends of Yad Eliezer awarded 12 grants totaling $745K — an average of about $62K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is American Friends of Yad Eliezer's EIN?
American Friends of Yad Eliezer's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3459952. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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