Shuvu Return Inc
The organization provides financial support to organizations that support charitable, philanthropic and benevolent causes, with the primary focus on religious educational institutions and organizations in the united states and israel, that provide jewish children, with special focus on russian, as well as other immigrant children with both secular and religious education.
Shuvu Return Inc at a glance
In short: Shuvu Return Inc gave $145K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $145,200
- -79.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $36,300
- -79.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,500
- Total assets
- $28,250,576
- +4.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Shuvu Return Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Congregation Chazon Avrohom ($114K). Together the top 4 received $145K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 27 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Shuvu Return Inc gives
- Giving fell 53% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $145K (2024) to $2.7M (2020). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Chazon Avrohom Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $114,200 |
| Beth Medrash Zichron Tuvia Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $15,000 |
| Neimas Bais Yaakov Inc Lakewood, NJ | General Support | $8,000 |
| Mesivta of Long Beach Long Beach, NY | General Support | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28,250,576 | $7,406,288 | $6,450,056 | $145,200 | 4 |
| 2023 | $26,938,766 | $6,762,664 | $6,207,218 | $713,516 | 4 |
| 2022 | $27,519,637 | $8,976,579 | $8,885,754 | $786,980 | 5 |
| 2021 | $27,396,018 | $10,353,634 | $5,781,548 | $310,500 | 6 |
| 2020 | $22,410,872 | $7,460,460 | $6,078,508 | $2,715,100 | 8 |
About Shuvu Return Inc
Based on IRS filings
Shuvu Return Inc is a public charity, based in Brooklyn, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $28.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $145K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Shuvu Return Inc is led by Benjamin Roberts, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 47 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Benjamin Roberts
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mordecai Kirzner
Director of Development
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$104K (2020) → $103K (2024)
Aaron Elbogen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Pam
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Akiva Herskowtiz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ari Parnes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aryeh Herzig
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Avi Weinstock
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Avrumi Rieder
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Baruch Cywiak
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benyomin Drew
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chaim Stern
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Singer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eli Shindler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elly Kleinman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erwin Zafir
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gedaliah Weinberger
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Getzel Segal
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heshy Arem
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hirsch Chaim Wulliger
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Weissman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Hoch
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mechel Gruss
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Menachem Shayovich
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mendy Greenberger
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Moshe Fuchs
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Moshe Kut
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Moshe Weiser
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Naftali Miller
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nosson Motechin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pinchos Lipshitz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reuven Wolf
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shea Bernath
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shlomo Werdiger
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Solomon Chaimovits
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tzali Gutman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yaakov Elbogen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yaakov Spinner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yisroel Blumenfrucht
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yitzchok Eckstein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yitzchok Sussman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yitzy Leshinsky
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yossie Kohn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yussie Rieder
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bella Schon
Executive Assistant
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$115K (2020) → $119K (2024)
Dov Schechter
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Rimmer
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 $119K, to Bella Schon (Executive Assistant). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Shuvu Return Inc
How much does Shuvu Return Inc give each year?
Shuvu Return Inc gave $145K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $714K across 4 grants.
What is Shuvu Return Inc's typical grant size?
Shuvu Return Inc's median grant in 2024 was $11,500, and its average grant was $36,300, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Shuvu Return Inc give grants?
Shuvu Return Inc gives mostly in New York: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does Shuvu Return Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Shuvu Return Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Shuvu Return Inc?
Shuvu Return Inc reported $28.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.4M.
What is Shuvu Return Inc's EIN?
Shuvu Return Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2600601. 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 February 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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