Keren Yom TOV Inc
Keren Yom Tov Inc is a public charity based in Brooklyn, New York. Formed in 1999, it awards grants to Jewish educational and charitable institutions and states that it publishes translations of the Bible and its commentaries.
Keren Yom TOV Inc at a glance
In short: Keren Yom TOV Inc gave $1.4M across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in New York. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,388,327
- -33.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $49,583
- -33.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,667
- Total assets
- $1,334,252
- +14.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (14 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Keren Yom TOV Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1983 East 13Th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229
Phone: (917) 842-9720
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Keren Yom TOV Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Yeshiva Darchei Eretz School ($581K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 93 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in New York received 88% of grant dollars, recipients in New Jersey received 9%, and recipients in Florida received 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Keren Yom TOV Inc open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 28 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $26K; repeat grants $73K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $19K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $574K (2020) to $2.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva Darchei Eretz School Brooklyn, NY | Educational | $580,704 |
| KHT Yesodot Hatorah Brooklyn, NY | Educational | $156,667 |
| HKY Kol Yaaob New York, NY | Educational | $125,400 |
| Ahavat Shalom Monsey, NY | Educational | $82,218 |
| Kinyan Hamesechta Inc Lakewood, NJ | Educational | $48,995 |
| Chesed Lavraham Brooklyn, NY | Educational | $47,200 |
| Bnei David of Long Branch Long Branch, NJ | Charitable | $46,084 |
| Yeshivat Ateret Torah Brooklyn, NY | Educational | $40,075 |
| American Friends of Yaadir Torah Brooklyn, NY | Educational | $39,000 |
| Or Chadash Institutions Wellington, FL | Educational | $22,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,334,252 | $4,744,961 | $4,581,148 | $1,388,327 | 28 | $42,517 |
| 2023 | $1,170,439 | $5,030,950 | $4,745,896 | $2,084,971 | 28 | — |
| 2022 | $885,385 | $3,436,138 | $3,295,415 | $956,625 | 19 | — |
| 2021 | $744,662 | $3,094,024 | $2,799,566 | $645,783 | 10 | — |
| 2020 | $450,204 | $2,529,668 | $2,323,462 | $574,455 | 8 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to award grants to Jewish educational and charitable institutions and publish translations of the Bible and its commentaries. Its filing describes grants to Jewish educational institutions of higher learning and charitable organizations, as well as support for local people in need with food and shelter and summer camp scholarships for those in need.
Among its 2024 grantees, American Friends of Ya’Adir Torah describes its mission as assisting Jewish religious institutions through grants. Keter Aram Tzova Inc says it supports continuing education for young men from underprivileged families pursuing higher learning and rabbinical certification. American Friends of Kisse Rahamim Inc says it supports impoverished rabbinical students in Israel by providing lodging and meals. These are the grantees’ stated missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Keren Yom Tov reported 28 grants totaling $1,388,327. Awards ranged from $5,200 to $580,704, with a median of $14,667.
The largest reported grants included $580,704 to Yeshiva Darchei Eretz School for educational purposes; $156,667 to KHT Yesodot Hatorah for educational purposes; $125,400 to HKY Kol Yaaob for educational purposes; $82,218 to Ahavat Shalom for educational purposes; and $48,995 to Kinyan Hamesechta Inc for educational purposes. Other recipients included Chesed Lavraham ($47,200), Bnei David of Long Branch ($46,084), Yeshivat Ateret Torah ($40,075), American Friends of Ya’Adir Torah ($39,000), Or Chadash Institutions ($22,000), Keter Aram Tzova ($20,000), and Congregation Sefaradi Yesod Hadat ($20,000).
The organization states that its grantmaking program is based on applications for aid, reviewed and approved following independent verification by its board of directors.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Meyer Yedid as president, Rabbi Eliyahu Gindi as vice president, and Zaki Yedid as trustee.
Keren Yom TOV Inc is led by Meyer Yedid, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Meyer Yedid
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Zaki Yedid
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rabbi Eliyahu Gindi
Vice President
On filings since 2020
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 Keren Yom TOV Inc
How much does Keren Yom TOV Inc give each year?
Keren Yom TOV Inc gave $1.4M across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.1M across 28 grants.
What is Keren Yom TOV Inc's typical grant size?
Keren Yom TOV Inc's median grant in 2024 was $14,667, and its average grant was $49,583, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Keren Yom TOV Inc that year got $26K on average.
Where does Keren Yom TOV Inc give grants?
Keren Yom TOV Inc gives mostly in New York: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (16 grants), Monsey, NY (2 grants) and Lakewood, NJ (2 grants).
Does Keren Yom TOV Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Keren Yom TOV Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (21 grants) and "Charitable" (6 grants).
Who are Keren Yom TOV Inc's largest grantees?
Keren Yom TOV Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Yeshiva Darchei Eretz School ($580,704), KHT Yesodot Hatorah ($156,667) and HKY Kol Yaaob ($125,400), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Keren Yom TOV Inc?
Keren Yom TOV Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.7M.
What does Keren Yom TOV Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to award grants to Jewish educational and charitable institutions and publish translations of the Bible and its commentaries. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Keren Yom TOV Inc?
Keren Yom TOV Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Keren Yom TOV Inc's EIN?
Keren Yom TOV Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3501981. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Keren Yom TOV Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/keren-yom-tov-inc-morg_256d178e7112400fa3a6234fc630ef6e
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