Dirshu International Inc
Dirshu International Inc is a private foundation based in Lakewood, New Jersey. Its described activities include Talmud and Jewish-law study programs, exams, participant incentives, educational events, and lectures.
Dirshu International Inc at a glance
In short: Dirshu International Inc gave $612K across 41 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in New Jersey. 74% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $612,270
- +48.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 41
- +57.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,933
- -5.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Total assets
- $13,704
- +898.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 74% first-time grantees (29 of 39, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dirshu International Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing lists Isaac Spigelman as the person to contact. The stated materials are the applicant’s name, address, phone number, and the examinations they want to take. The filing states that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Isaac Spigelman
Mailing address: 911 E County Line Rd Suite 205, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Phone: (732) 987-3948
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dirshu International Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chaburah Study Group ($442K). Together the top 10 received $562K.
Grant Size Distribution
138 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 133 grants of 138 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing says the programs and tests are administered around the tri-state area, and that lectures take place throughout the United States. In 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey and 5% to recipients in New York; the reported share for Connecticut was 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Dirshu International Inc open to new grantees?
74%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 29 of 39 grantees (74%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $8K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $239K (2023) to $612K (2025). In 2025 it made 41 grants totaling $612K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chaburah Study Group Lakewood, NJ | Individual awards forTalmudic group-researchachievement | $442,395 |
| Bais Leah Lakewood, NJ | Religious Education | $27,205 |
| Yeshivas Stolin Karlin Lakewood, NJ | Religious Education | $25,000 |
| Yeshiva Ohr Moshe Lakewood, NJ | Religious Education | $18,600 |
| Yeshiva Keren Orah Lakewood, NJ | Religious Education | $10,000 |
| Talmud Torah Bais Avrohom Lakewood, NJ | Religious Education | $9,500 |
| Bais Rochel Lakewood, NJ | Religious Education | $9,000 |
| The NY Seminary Brooklyn, NY | Religious Education | $7,000 |
| Keren Yakov Edison, NJ | Religious Services | $7,000 |
| Meoros Bais Yaakov Lakewood, NJ | 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 | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,704 | $9,363,354 | $9,344,502 | $612,270 | 41 | $9,344,502 |
| 2024 | $1,372 | $2,499,392 | $2,507,391 | $412,004 | 26 | $2,507,388 |
| 2023 | $639 | $4,819,442 | $5,205,049 | $239,237 | 26 | $5,205,049 |
| 2022 | $391,735 | $1,897,579 | $1,511,884 | $244,017 | 24 | $1,511,834 |
| 2021 | $-558 | $1,433,232 | $1,557,043 | $355,168 | 21 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes a major event for students who study Talmud and Jewish law throughout the year and take intensive exams. The event brings participants together for inspiration, lectures, and encouragement for new participants to join. The filing also describes awards and other incentives for individuals based on participation and exam scores, and daily lectures—primarily on the Code of Jewish Law—for rabbinical students and laypeople.
Its 2025 grants included religious education and religious services, as well as awards connected with Talmudic study. Among the grantees, Talmud Torah Bais Avrohom says it provides religious and secular education for elementary-aged children; Meoros Bais Yaakov says it operates a parochial grade school in Lakewood; and Likras Shabbos says it seeks to bring people closer to G-D through the principles of Chasidic Judaism. Tzur Foundation says it collects and distributes funds to families of widows and orphans to help provide basic food and clothing, especially around holidays and life-cycle events.
Grantmaking
In 2025, Dirshu reported 41 grants totaling $612,270. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $442,395, with a median of $1,200. The largest listed grant was $442,395 to Chaburah Study Group in Lakewood for individual awards for Talmudic group-research achievement. Other notable grants included $27,205 to Bais Leah, $25,000 to Yeshivas Stolin Karlin, and $18,600 to Yeshiva Ohr Moshe, each for religious education, and $7,000 to Keren Yakov for religious services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Adam Enock, Elimelech Brailofsky, and Avrohom Steinharter as trustees, and Isaac Spigelman as an officer.
Dirshu International Inc's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Adam Enock
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Avrohom Steinharter
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Elimelech Brailofsky
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Isaac Spigelman
Officer
On filings since 2024
18 hrs/week
$26K (2024) → $40K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ahron Gobioff (2021–2024) — Officer
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 $40K, to Isaac Spigelman (Officer).
Frequently asked questions about Dirshu International Inc
How much does Dirshu International Inc give each year?
Dirshu International Inc gave $612K across 41 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $412K across 26 grants.
What is Dirshu International Inc's typical grant size?
Dirshu International Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,200, and its average grant was $14,933, across 41 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dirshu International Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Dirshu International Inc give grants?
Dirshu International Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lakewood, NJ (28 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (6 grants).
Does Dirshu International Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 41 grants with a stated purpose on Dirshu International Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious Services" (23 grants) and "Religious Education" (15 grants).
Who are Dirshu International Inc's largest grantees?
Dirshu International Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Chaburah Study Group ($442,395), Bais Leah ($27,205) and Yeshivas Stolin Karlin ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dirshu International Inc?
Dirshu International Inc reported $14K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $9.4M.
What does Dirshu International Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes a major event for students who study Talmud and Jewish law throughout the year and take intensive exams. The event brings participants together for inspiration, lectures, and encouragement for new participants to join. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dirshu International Inc?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dirshu International Inc's EIN?
Dirshu International Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1870154. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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