Jiem Education Initiative Foundation Inc
JIEM Education Initiative Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Spring Valley, New York. Its 2024 filing reports charitable contributions to 22 nonprofit organizations.
Jiem Education Initiative Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Jiem Education Initiative Foundation Inc gave $194K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $194,025
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- Average grant
- $8,819
- Median grant
- $5,625
- Total assets
- $22,302,073
- -2.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Jiem Education Initiative Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 667 New Hempstead Rd, Spring Valley, NY 10977
Phone: (845) 440-1316
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jiem Education Initiative Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bais Yaakov of Spring Valley ($31K). Together the top 10 received $123K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($32,175), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 57% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 26% to recipients in New Jersey, and 17% to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $194K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $32,175 |
| Bais Yaakov of Spring Valley Monsey, NY | General contribution | $30,500 |
| Congregation Ohr Torah Monsey, NY | General contribution | $18,000 |
| Yeshiva Gedolah of Hamilton Trenton, NJ | General contribution | $14,360 |
| Yeshiva Ketana Ohr Reuven Suffern, NY | General contribution | $13,200 |
| Congregation Zichron Moshe Simcha Lakewood, NJ | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Bas Mikroh Spring Valley, NY | General contribution | $9,000 |
| Yeshiva Ohel Torah Monsey, NY | General contribution | $8,850 |
| Yeshiva Nesiv Hatorah Toms River, NJ | General contribution | $7,000 |
| Mesivta Ahavas Hatorah Spring Valley, NY | General contribution | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,302,073 | $975,421 | $981,509 | $194,025 | 22 | $194,025 |
| 2023 | $22,881,829 | $881,220 | $902,840 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $23,401,659 | $954,245 | $1,001,396 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $23,933,029 | $1,795,094 | $1,072,141 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $18,716,481 | $561,039 | $922,114 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing reports contributions to nonprofit organizations but does not state a mission. Among its grantees, Mesivta Ahavas Hatorah says its mission is to operate a secondary school offering secular and religious education leading to a high school diploma.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $194,025 through 22 grants. Grants ranged from $1,300 to $32,175, with a median of $5,625. The largest listed grants included $32,175 to Sefardic Gan and Torat Emet in Houston, Texas; $30,500 to Bais Yaakov of Spring Valley in Monsey, New York; and $18,000 to Congregation Ohr Torah in Monsey, New York. Other listed grants included $14,360 to Yeshiva Gedolah of Hamilton and $10,000 to Congregation Zichron Moshe Simcha.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joseph Kazarnovsky as president, and Esther Kazarnovsky and David Kazarnovsky as directors.
Jiem Education Initiative Foundation Inc is led by Joseph Kazarnovsky, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph Kazarnovsky
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Kazarnovsky
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Esther Kazarnovsky
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Jiem Education Initiative Foundation Inc
How much does Jiem Education Initiative Foundation Inc give each year?
Jiem Education Initiative Foundation Inc gave $194K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Jiem Education Initiative Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Jiem Education Initiative Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,625, and its average grant was $8,819, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jiem Education Initiative Foundation Inc give grants?
Jiem Education Initiative Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (26%) and Texas (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Monsey, NY (8 grants), Lakewood, NJ (5 grants) and Spring Valley, NY (3 grants).
Does Jiem Education Initiative Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jiem Education Initiative Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jiem Education Initiative Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Jiem Education Initiative Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Bais Yaakov of Spring Valley ($30,500), Congregation Ohr Torah ($18,000) and Yeshiva Gedolah of Hamilton ($14,360), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($32,175), which are not listed by name. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jiem Education Initiative Foundation Inc?
Jiem Education Initiative Foundation Inc reported $22.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $975K.
What does Jiem Education Initiative Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing reports contributions to nonprofit organizations but does not state a mission. Among its grantees, Mesivta Ahavas Hatorah says its mission is to operate a secondary school offering secular and religious education leading to a high school diploma. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jiem Education Initiative Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jiem Education Initiative Foundation Inc's EIN?
Jiem Education Initiative Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2567004. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jiem Education Initiative Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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