EMT Action Fund is a philanthropic organization structured as a 501(c)(4) entity, based in Bermuda with operations in Hamilton. The organization functions as a long-term philanthropic vehicle dedicated to supporting Jewish education and religious learning initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$50.3M
+0.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.2M
+42.5% YoY
Grant Count
62
+37.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$67K
+3.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The primary mission of EMT Action Fund is to create a long-term and sustainable model of Jewish, haredi, and religious education and lifestyle. The organization follows the legacy of value-driven, sustainable giving initiatives designed to impact Jewish heritage, Torah learning, and observance for generations to come.
The organization's grant-making focuses on religious education and Jewish philanthropic endeavors.
Grantmaking
EMT Action Fund is an active grantmaker with significant annual giving. Recent grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization's grant-making focuses primarily on New York, New Jersey, and Maryland, though it also supports organizations in other regions.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $50,331,665
- Total Revenues: $8,762,180
- Total Expenses: $8,518,797
- Total Giving: $8,232,239
The organization was formed in 2019 and has no employees listed.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $50,331,665 | $50,088,282 | $52,117,190 |
| Revenue | $8,762,180 | $5,100,684 | $2,910,000 |
| Expenses | $8,518,797 | $6,204,592 | $3,848,175 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | $3,790,684 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
168 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Rdovid ($1,000,000), Oiz Vehudor ($650,000), Jyrc ($322,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACHIEZER COMMUNITY RESOURCE LAWRENCE, NY | RELIGIOUS EDUCATION | $11,800 |
| AFO YAD ELIEZER JACKSON, NJ | RELIGIOUS EDUCATION | $100,000 |
| AISH GLOBAL INC CLIFTON, NJ | RELIGIOUS EDUCATION | $18,000 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF JERUSALEM NEW YORK, NY | ADVOCACY/LOBBYING | $10,000 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF KOLDENOV BALTIMORE, MD | RELIGIOUS EDUCATION | $12,000 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF YESHIVA BROOKLYN, NY | RELIGIOUS EDUCATION | $100,000 |
| ATERET AHARON BROOKLYN, NY | RELIGIOUS EDUCATION | $20,000 |
| BAIS YAAKOV ATERES MIRIAM FAR ROCKAWAY, NY | RELIGIOUS EDUCATION | $50,000 |
| BEIS HAMEDRASH ISHEI YISROEL WOODMERE, NY | RELIGIOUS EDUCATION | $51,000 |
| BIRCHAS YITZCHOK DBONHAD BROOKLYN, NY | RELIGIOUS EDUCATION | $111,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Neil Henderson is listed as the Principal Officer.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOEL GOLDSTEIN | Director | 2 | — |
| ZVI BERKO | Director | 2 | — |
| NEIL HENDERSON | Director | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Emt Action Fund fund?
The primary mission of EMT Action Fund is to create a long-term and sustainable model of Jewish, haredi, and religious education and lifestyle. The organization follows the legacy of value-driven, sustainable giving initiatives designed to impact Jewish heritage, Torah learning, and observance for generations to come. The organization's grant-making focuses on religious education and Jewish philanthropic endeavors.
How do I apply for a grant from Emt Action Fund?
EMT Action Fund is an active grantmaker with significant annual giving. Recent grants include: • Oiz Vehuder: $650,000 (Religious Education, 2024) • Friends of Mosdot Goor: $200,000 (Religious Education, 2024) • Birchos Yitzchok Dbonhad: $111,000 (Religious Education, 2024) The organization made 36 grants totaling approximately $1,874,700 in 2024. Typical award amounts range from $500 to $3,380,855.
Where does Emt Action Fund make grants?
The organization's grant-making focuses primarily on New York, New Jersey, and Maryland, though it also supports organizations in other regions.
What size grants does Emt Action Fund award?
In 2024, Emt Action Fund awarded 62 grants totaling $4.2M — an average of about $67K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Emt Action Fund's EIN?
Emt Action Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 98-1530729. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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