Nefesh B'Nefesh Jewish Souls United Inc
To study, encourage, and promote the Jewish religious ideals of Aliyah (immigration to Israel/the Return to Zion) and the centrality of the Land of Israel in Jewish life and culture. The mission further strives to facilitate and celebrate Aliyah, advocate for Immigrants, and deepen education that strengthens the Jewish people's connection to Israel.
Nefesh B'Nefesh Jewish Souls United Inc at a glance
In short: Nefesh B'Nefesh Jewish Souls United Inc gave $313K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $313K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $313,200
- +87.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $313,200
- +275.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $313,200
- Total assets
- $7,108,316
- +0.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Nefesh B'Nefesh Jewish Souls United Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Communal Fund ($313K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $167K (2023) to $7.4M (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $313K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal Fund New York, NJ | Support Operations | $313,200 |
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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 | $7,108,316 | $11,448,382 | $8,009,200 | $313,200 | 1 | $3,753 |
| 2023 | $7,086,157 | $9,925,362 | $7,783,160 | $166,900 | 2 | $2,044 |
| 2022 | $6,857,990 | $5,242,263 | $5,218,983 | $3,592,600 | Total only | — |
| 2021 | $9,184,112 | $3,588,885 | $8,650,717 | $7,413,964 | Total only | — |
| 2020 | $2,459,427 | $7,250,133 | $7,038,106 | $6,309,352 | Total only | $6,122 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Nefesh B'Nefesh Jewish Souls United Inc
Based on IRS filings
Nefesh B'Nefesh Jewish Souls United Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Paramus, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $313K. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nefesh B'Nefesh Jewish Souls United Inc is led by Tony Gelbart, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tony Gelbart
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Fass
Director of Development
Director of Devp & Strategic Ptn → Director of Development, 2023
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$203K (2020) → $190K (2024)
Cherna Moskowitz
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Moskowitz Hirsch
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Goldberg
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Russell Robinson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doris Brandstatter
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $190K, to Joshua Fass (DIRECTOR of Development).
Frequently asked questions about Nefesh B'Nefesh Jewish Souls United Inc
How much does Nefesh B'Nefesh Jewish Souls United Inc give each year?
Nefesh B'Nefesh Jewish Souls United Inc gave $313K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $167K across 2 grants.
How large is Nefesh B'Nefesh Jewish Souls United Inc?
Nefesh B'Nefesh Jewish Souls United Inc reported $7.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.4M.
What is Nefesh B'Nefesh Jewish Souls United Inc?
Nefesh B'Nefesh Jewish Souls United Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Paramus, NJ. It holds $7.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Nefesh B'Nefesh Jewish Souls United Inc operate?
Nefesh B'Nefesh Jewish Souls United Inc has awarded grants in New Jersey, New York.
What is Nefesh B'Nefesh Jewish Souls United Inc's EIN?
Nefesh B'Nefesh Jewish Souls United Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3804152. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 21, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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