Braingain Israel Inc
Braingain Israel runs the israeli policy fellowship (IPF) to support israeli student leadership at top U.S. policy schools. It provides tuition aid, mentorship, and peer support at harvard, columbia, and georgetown.
Braingain Israel Inc at a glance
In short: Braingain Israel Inc gave $183K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $61K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $182,500
- -42.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $60,833
- -42.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $61,500
- Total assets
- $982,127
- +72.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Braingain Israel Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Harvard University ($81K). Together the top 3 received $183K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 10 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Braingain Israel Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $160K (2022) to $320K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $183K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard University Cambridge, MA | — | $81,000 |
| Georgetown University Stud Washington, DC | — | $61,500 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | — | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $982,127 | $684,000 | $272,914 | $182,500 | 3 |
| 2024 | $571,041 | $857,800 | $442,448 | $319,500 | 3 |
| 2023 | $138,665 | $301,000 | $298,700 | $280,000 | 2 |
| 2022 | $136,365 | $267,000 | $178,465 | $160,000 | 2 |
| 2021 | $47,833 | $103,100 | $55,267 | — | — |
About Braingain Israel Inc
Based on IRS filings
Braingain Israel Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Brooklyn, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $982K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $183K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Braingain Israel Inc is led by Shahar Brukner, President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Shahar Brukner
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$8K (2021) → $10K (2025)
Elisha Gechter
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gur Yalon
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $10K, to Shahar Brukner (President).
Frequently asked questions about Braingain Israel Inc
How much does Braingain Israel Inc give each year?
Braingain Israel Inc gave $183K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $320K across 3 grants.
What is Braingain Israel Inc's typical grant size?
Braingain Israel Inc's median grant in 2025 was $61,500, and its average grant was $60,833, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Braingain Israel Inc give grants?
Braingain Israel Inc's top state is Massachusetts, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were District of Columbia (34%) and New York (22%).
How large is Braingain Israel Inc?
Braingain Israel Inc reported $982K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $684K.
What is Braingain Israel Inc?
Braingain Israel Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Brooklyn, NY. It holds $982K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Braingain Israel Inc's EIN?
Braingain Israel Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4615087. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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