Dinim Foundation
Dinim Foundation is a private foundation based in Boynton Beach, Florida. Its 2024 grants supported religious institutions and Torah study, as well as charitable, educational, and other exempt activities.
Dinim Foundation at a glance
In short: Dinim Foundation gave $167K across 50 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. 46% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $167,333
- -74.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 50
- -54.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,347
- -43.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $226
- Total assets
- $236,799
- +17.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (23 of 50, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dinim Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11344 Westland Circle, Boynton Beach, FL 33437
Phone: (212) 227-8034
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dinim Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Meohr Bais Yaakov ($48K). Together the top 10 received $149K.
Grant Size Distribution
369 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 357 grants of 369 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 31% to New Jersey, 4% to Maryland, 3% to Florida, and 1% to Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dinim Foundation open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 23 of 50 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $280 first-time, $200 repeat.
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 36% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2020) to $1.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 50 grants totaling $167K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meohr Bais Yaakov Lakewood, NJ | Religious Institution & Study of Torah | $48,000 |
| K'hal Tiferes Tefilah Suffern, NY | Religious Institution & Study of Torah | $44,500 |
| Cong Bais Sholom Brooklyn, NY | Religious Institution & Study of Torah | $13,680 |
| Just One Thing Pomona, NY | Charity | $12,000 |
| Khal Zichron Dovid Pomona, NY | Religious Institution & Study of Torah | $8,254 |
| American Friends of Ateres Bnos Yerushalayim Baltimore, MD | Educational Institution | $6,000 |
| Halachically Speaking Brooklyn, NY | To Assist with Program Expenses | $6,000 |
| Long Island Torah Network Flushing, NY | Religious Institution & Study of Torah | $4,000 |
| Emet Outreach Fresh Meadows, NY | Promote Jewish Heritage Awareness | $3,600 |
| Miscellaneous Charities Boynton Beach, FL | To Support Various Exempt Charities | $3,007 |
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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 | $236,799 | $204,346 | $169,558 | $167,333 | 50 | $167,333 | — | $828 |
| 2023 | $202,011 | $836,366 | $648,510 | $648,160 | 110 | $648,160 | $13 | $1,146 |
| 2022 | $14,155 | $941,183 | $1,211,204 | $1,209,142 | 135 | $1,209,142 | $8 | $3,552 |
| 2021 | $284,176 | $545,066 | $262,130 | $262,100 | 46 | $262,100 | — | $2,342 |
| 2020 | $1,240 | $29,637 | $29,295 | $28,084 | 28 | — | — | $33 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dinim Foundation reported a distributable amount of $828 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for religious institutions and Torah study, educational institutions, charity, Jewish heritage awareness, and program expenses.
Among the grantees, EMET OUTREACH describes its mission as providing Judaic studies for college-age students, including courses in Jewish literature, history, values, and practices, as well as retreats and leadership activities. BNOS BAIS YAAKOV OF FAR ROCKAWAY says it maintains a school for Hebrew religious and secular education. CHAI 4EVER INC says it provides support services for families with young children when a parent has a life-threatening illness. HAKSHIVA INC says it provides educational and socio-psychological direction and assistance for teens and their parents.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 50 grants totaling $167,333. Grant amounts ranged from $18 to $48,000, with a median of $226.
The largest 2024 grants included $48,000 to MEOHR BAIS YAAKOV in Lakewood, New Jersey, for a religious institution and Torah study; $44,500 to K'HAL TIFERES TEFILAH in Suffern, New York, for a religious institution and Torah study; and $13,680 to CONG BAIS SHOLOM in Brooklyn, New York, for a religious institution and Torah study. Other grants included $12,000 to JUST ONE THING in Pomona, New York, for charity; $6,000 to AMERICAN FRIENDS OF ATERES BNOS YERUSHALAYIM in Baltimore, Maryland, for an educational institution; and $3,600 to EMET OUTREACH in Fresh Meadows, New York, to promote Jewish heritage awareness.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Mermelstien as president and Avraham Mermelstein and Eliyahu Mermelstein as board members.
Dinim Foundation is led by David Mermelstien, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Mermelstien
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Avraham Mermelstein
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eliyahu Mermelstein
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
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 Dinim Foundation
How much does Dinim Foundation give each year?
Dinim Foundation gave $167K across 50 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $648K across 110 grants.
What is Dinim Foundation's typical grant size?
Dinim Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $226, and its average grant was $3,347, across 50 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dinim Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Dinim Foundation give grants?
Dinim Foundation gives mostly in New York: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (31%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (13 grants), Lakewood, NJ (6 grants), Monsey, NY (6 grants) and New York, NY (5 grants).
Does Dinim Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 50 grants with a stated purpose on Dinim Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious Institution & Study of Torah" (17 grants), "Community Welfare Organization" (11 grants) and "Educational Institution" (9 grants).
Who are Dinim Foundation's largest grantees?
Dinim Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Meohr Bais Yaakov ($48,000), K'hal Tiferes Tefilah ($44,500) and Cong Bais Sholom ($13,680), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dinim Foundation?
Dinim Foundation reported $237K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $167K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $828 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dinim Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for religious institutions and Torah study, educational institutions, charity, Jewish heritage awareness, and program expenses. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dinim Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dinim Foundation's EIN?
Dinim Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6060587. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dinim Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). Dinim Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/dinim-foundation-morg_c79452cb126a47aaa1625dcbf4550367
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