Menachem Mendel Academy
The purpose of this charity is to educate the youth through the torah to become educated, skill-oriented leaders passionate about making the world a better place. Achieving the goal is accomplished by a daily curriculum followed throughout the school week. Daily curriculum and hours are found in the schools handbook and on the schools website, both enclosed for reference. A team of teachers and upper management coordinate2 with one another daily to accomplish the purpose of the organization. Each are devoted to the education of the youth through the torah which is shown through the time and effort put into the organization and outside services. The founder of the organization allocates over 70% of his time to the organization in efforts to ensure the quality of education is upheld to the standards agreed upon. Each activity shown in the curriculum furthers the exempt purpose by providing a well-rounded formal education to implement learning, spiritual wellness and life skills to each s
Menachem Mendel Academy at a glance
In short: Menachem Mendel Academy gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $50K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $50,000
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $1,417
- -99.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Menachem Mendel Academy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Orot LLC ($50K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Menachem Mendel Academy gives
- Giving grew 92% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2022) to $50K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orot LLC Scottsdale, AZ | To Donate to Synagog | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,417 | $456,704 | $208,223 | $50,000 | 1 | $-5,594 |
| 2024 | $156,327 | $1,482,770 | $1,516,946 | — | — | $-6,024 |
| 2023 | $159,238 | $866,815 | $1,111,019 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $139,110 | $592,910 | $875,311 | $26,000 | 1 | $-7,028 |
| 2021 | $61,340 | $639,963 | $584,410 | — | — | — |
About Menachem Mendel Academy
Based on IRS filings
Menachem Mendel Academy is a public charity focused on Education, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Menachem Mendel Academy is led by Mordechai Ben-Shabat, CEO on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mordechai Ben-Shabat
CEO
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Chaya Mushka Ben-Shabat
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Daniela Dumais
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Rahamim Dabush
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Menachem Mendel Academy
How much does Menachem Mendel Academy give each year?
Menachem Mendel Academy gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Menachem Mendel Academy?
Menachem Mendel Academy reported $1K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $457K.
What is Menachem Mendel Academy?
Menachem Mendel Academy is a public charity focused on Education, based in Phoenix, AZ. It holds $1K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Menachem Mendel Academy operate?
Menachem Mendel Academy has awarded grants in Arizona, New York.
What is Menachem Mendel Academy's EIN?
Menachem Mendel Academy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4902107. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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