TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS. TO SOLICIT, ACCEPT, HOLD AND INVEST, REINVEST AND ADMINISTER FUNDS EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS PURPOSES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$150K
+376.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$13K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$13K
About Nefesh Shimshon
Based on IRS filings
Nefesh Shimshon is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LAKEWOOD, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $150K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $13K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $150,295 | $31,549 | $139,902 |
| Revenue | $486,073 | $230,551 | $313,091 |
| Expenses | $367,327 | $338,904 | $223,438 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include American Friends of Shalvat Chayim Inc ($12,611).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF SHALVAT CHAYIM INC FRESH MEADOWS, NY | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $12,611 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| YOSEF DOV PINCUS | OFFICER | 10 | — |
| MIRIAM COHEN | OFFICER | 2 | — |
| SHANYA ESTHER CHAITOVSKY | OFFICER | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nefesh Shimshon?
Nefesh Shimshon is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LAKEWOOD, NJ. It holds $150K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Nefesh Shimshon?
As of 2024, Nefesh Shimshon holds $150K in total assets with $486K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $13K in 2024.
Where does Nefesh Shimshon operate?
Nefesh Shimshon has awarded grants in New York.
What size grants does Nefesh Shimshon award?
In 2024, Nefesh Shimshon awarded 1 grants totaling $13K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Nefesh Shimshon's EIN?
Nefesh Shimshon's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2566384. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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