Group 36
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Group 36 at a glance
In short: Group 36 gave $225K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $75K), mostly in New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $225,000
- -11.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $75,000
- -11.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $2,959,038
- -12.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New York (89% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Group 36 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Jewish Communal Fund ($150K). Together the top 3 received $225K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2025 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $225K (2026) to $255K (2025). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $225K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY | — | $150,000 |
| Jewish Funders Network New York, NY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| The Shevesters LLC Miami, FL | Charitable | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,959,038 | $2,186,287 | $1,226,610 | $225,000 | 3 | $96,187 |
| 2025 | $3,369,981 | $1,654,279 | $762,337 | $254,625 | 3 | $87,654 |
About Group 36
Based on IRS filings
Group 36 is a public charity, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2025 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $225K. Net investment income was $96K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Group 36 is led by Dimitry Dikman, President on every filing since 2025; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Dimitry Dikman
President
On filings since 2025
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Davis
Chairman
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia Sibula
Director
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025–2026. "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 Group 36
How much does Group 36 give each year?
Group 36 gave $225K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $255K across 3 grants.
What is Group 36's typical grant size?
Group 36's median grant in 2026 was $50,000, and its average grant was $75,000, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Group 36 give grants?
Group 36 gives mostly in New York: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Group 36 give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 2 grants with a stated purpose on Group 36's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Group 36?
Group 36 reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.2M.
What is Group 36's EIN?
Group 36's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3124623. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 9, 2026)
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