National Torah Initiative
To support and develop jewish educational institutions
National Torah Initiative at a glance
In short: National Torah Initiative gave $160K across 3 grants in 2023 (avg $53K), top state Nevada. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $160,000
- -61.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $53,333
- -61.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $60,000
- Total assets
- $300,026
- -33.4% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Nevada (47% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who National Torah Initiative funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Ateres Bnos Ita ($75K). Together the top 3 received $160K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 8 (50%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $85K (2021) to $414K (2022). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $160K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ateres Bnos Ita Las Vegas, NV | — | $75,000 |
| Tampa Torah Academy Tampa, FL | Fund Programs | $60,000 |
| Rabbinical Seminary of America Flushing, NY | Educational Support | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $300,026 | $33,052 | $183,258 | $160,000 | 3 | $15,000 |
| 2022 | $450,232 | $197,813 | $446,850 | $413,946 | 3 | — |
| 2021 | $835,098 | $802,820 | $86,311 | $85,100 | 2 | — |
| 2020 | $117,760 | $110,665 | $135,445 | — | — | — |
About National Torah Initiative
Based on IRS filings
National Torah Initiative is a public charity focused on religion, based in Flushing, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $300K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 3 grants totaling $160K. Net investment income was $15K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Torah Initiative is led by Rabbi Keeva Grunblatt, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Rabbi Keeva Grunblatt
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rabbi Bennett Chait
Secretary Treasurer
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 National Torah Initiative
How much does National Torah Initiative give each year?
National Torah Initiative gave $160K across 3 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $414K across 3 grants.
What is National Torah Initiative's typical grant size?
National Torah Initiative's median grant in 2023 was $60,000, and its average grant was $53,333, across 3 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990.
Where does National Torah Initiative give grants?
National Torah Initiative's top state is Nevada, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Florida (38%) and New York (16%).
Does National Torah Initiative give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 2 grants with a stated purpose on National Torah Initiative's 2023 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is National Torah Initiative?
National Torah Initiative reported $300K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $33K.
What is National Torah Initiative?
National Torah Initiative is a public charity focused on religion, based in Flushing, NY. It holds $300K in total assets as of 2023.
What is National Torah Initiative's EIN?
National Torah Initiative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3318085. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 21, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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