Haredi Advancement Initiative Inc
Haredi Advancement Initiative Inc is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $405K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $24K.
Haredi Advancement Initiative Inc at a glance
In short: Haredi Advancement Initiative Inc gave $24K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $24,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $24,000
- Median grant
- $24,000
- Total assets
- $405,421
- +44.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Haredi Advancement Initiative Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Friends of Agudath Beit Av ($24K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Haredi Advancement Initiative Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out 171% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Agudath Beit Av Brooklyn, NY | Contribution is in alignment with Haredi Advancement Initiative, Inc's mission to educate and enhance the life of Haredi Jews from an educational and social economic standing | $24,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $405,421 | $696,930 | $539,132 | $24,000 | 1 | $24,000 | $14,036 |
| 2023 | $281,370 | $566,727 | $331,651 | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Haredi Advancement Initiative Inc reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Haredi Advancement Initiative Inc is led by Yakov Shafir, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Yakov Shafir
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
45 hrs/week
$122K (2024)
Jacqueline Scalisi
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Joseph Minz
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Israel Shafir (2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Sheva Oliver (2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $122K, to Yakov Shafir (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Haredi Advancement Initiative Inc
How much does Haredi Advancement Initiative Inc give each year?
Haredi Advancement Initiative Inc gave $24K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Haredi Advancement Initiative Inc?
Haredi Advancement Initiative Inc reported $405K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $24K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Haredi Advancement Initiative Inc?
Haredi Advancement Initiative Inc is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in New York, NY. It holds $405K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Haredi Advancement Initiative Inc operate?
Haredi Advancement Initiative Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Haredi Advancement Initiative Inc's EIN?
Haredi Advancement Initiative Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-2251701. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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