Imanu
To support organizations that provide aid and services to physically and mentally handicapped and disabled persons.
Key facts about Imanu
In short: Imanu reported $345K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 20-5621564
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024
- Grants paid (2024)
- $344,772 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- Total assets
- $52,468
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$52K
-49.3% YoY
Grants Paid (reported total)
$345K
-25.2% YoY
Revenue
$333K
-34.7% YoY
Net Investment Income
$2
+0.0% YoY
About Imanu
Based on IRS filings
Imanu is a public charity, based in Brooklyn, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $52K in total assets. In 2024, it reported $345K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $2.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $461K (2023). In 2024 it reported $345K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $52,468 | $103,475 | $86,477 |
| Revenue | $332,753 | $509,215 | $203,354 |
| Expenses | $383,759 | $492,218 | $353,852 |
| Net Investment Income | $2 | $2 | $2 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 2, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Imanu is led by Yochanan Scherman, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Yochanan Scherman
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Joseph Y. Cohn
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jonathan Moller
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Yochonon Scherman (2019–2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Imanu
How much does Imanu give each year?
Imanu reported $345K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it reported $461K in grants paid.
How large is Imanu?
Imanu reported $52K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $333K.
Where does Imanu operate?
Imanu has awarded grants in New York.
What is Imanu's EIN?
Imanu's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5621564. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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