Friends of Mosdot Goor is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. Also known by the aliases "Samchem-Orphan Weddings" and "Keren Hatzalat Olam Hatorah - Gur," the organization has been tax-exempt since December 1991. The organization operates with a small staff of 3-6 employees.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$395K
-0.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
-24.5% YoY
Grant Count
23
-36.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$59K
+18.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization's mission encompasses multiple areas of charitable work:
- Advancing and supporting Jewish Orthodox educational institutions in the United States, Israel, and other countries
- Facilitating contacts and cooperation between institutions, students, and teachers in the United States and Mosdot Goor in Israel
- Promoting the furtherance of Jewish religious and rabbinic education at the college and graduate levels, with emphasis on disseminating scholarly research in Torah, Talmud, and Halacha
- Providing aid and support to organizations assisting needy and indigent individuals in the United States, Israel, and elsewhere
- Providing free burial plots to the needy
- Supporting organizations worldwide that assist families with children with special needs
- Alleviating and diminishing the harmful effects of poverty
- Providing assistance to students and large families through subsidized clothing and food programs
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization funds in the United States, Israel, and other countries worldwide, with particular emphasis on supporting institutions and communities in these regions.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of fiscal year ending August 2023:
- Total assets: $394,947
- Total giving: $14,681,885
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $394,947 | $397,489 | $216,757 |
| Revenue | $17,043,912 | $20,079,863 | $14,278,381 |
| Expenses | $16,460,978 | $20,512,360 | $14,864,513 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $5,924 | $3,895 | $-1,204,559 |
| 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
165 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Asei Tov ($221,770), Global Center of Gur ($189,993), The Way of Joy Foundation ($165,200).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ASEI TOV BROOKLYN, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $221,770 |
| GLOBAL CENTER OF GUR BROOKLYN, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $189,993 |
| THE WAY OF JOY FOUNDATION BROOKLYN, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $165,200 |
| HAYASHAR VEHATOV INC BROOKLYN, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $160,000 |
| LIHATZILUM INC BROOKLYN, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $143,125 |
| FRIENDS OF ARAD INC BROOKLYN, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $118,300 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MOSDOT BET SHEMESH BROOKLYN, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $46,416 |
| TALMUD TORAH DCHASIDEI GUR BROOKLYN, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $45,250 |
| BINYAN YERUSHALAIM BROOKLYN, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| YASIS INC BROOKLYN, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $33,450 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHIMON WEINREICH | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| SHLOMO SCHREIBER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| YISROEL LEV | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ABRAHAM BRODJIK | VICE PRESIDENT & OFFICE MANAGER | 40 | $162,083 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Friends of Mosdot Goor fund?
The organization's mission encompasses multiple areas of charitable work: • Advancing and supporting Jewish Orthodox educational institutions in the United States, Israel, and other countries • Facilitating contacts and cooperation between institutions, students, and teachers in the United States and Mosdot Goor in Israel • Promoting the furtherance of Jewish religious and rabbinic education at the college and graduate levels, with emphasis on disseminating scholarly research in Torah, Talmud, …
Where does Friends of Mosdot Goor make grants?
The organization funds in the United States, Israel, and other countries worldwide, with particular emphasis on supporting institutions and communities in these regions.
What size grants does Friends of Mosdot Goor award?
In 2024, Friends of Mosdot Goor awarded 23 grants totaling $1.4M — an average of about $59K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Friends of Mosdot Goor's EIN?
Friends of Mosdot Goor's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3065542. 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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