Tamim Academies
Tamim Academies is a private foundation based in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing describes direct charitable activity as providing multifaceted operational and informational support to further the purposes and operations of Jewish educational institutions.
Tamim Academies at a glance
In short: Tamim Academies gave $773K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $64K), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $773,003
- -2.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $64,417
- -10.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $66,666
- Total assets
- $1,072,990
- +48.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (17% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Tamim Academies
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says an application should include a letter of intent explaining how the request ties to the foundation’s mission. It lists Holly Cohen as the contact for applications. The filing lists no restrictions on awards and no deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Holly Cohen
Mailing address: 45 E City Ave 350, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Phone: (610) 489-8645
Email: holly@tamimhq.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tamim Academies funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chabad of Northeast Queens ($100K). Together the top 10 received $706K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 39 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants listed recipients in Florida, New York, Arizona, Oregon, Texas, Massachusetts, Utah, and Michigan. The filing also lists recipients in York Region and on Vancouver Island, but does not give their city or state. These are recipient locations shown in the filing, not a stated geographic restriction.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Tamim Academies gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2020) to $792K (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $773K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chabad of Northeast Queens Bayside, NY | To Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $100,000 |
| Tamim Academy of Chandler Arizona LLC Chandler, AZ | To Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $100,000 |
| Tamim Academy of York Region | To Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $100,000 |
| Tamim Academy of Portland Portland, OR | To Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $93,837 |
| Chabad Lubavitch Russian Center of S FL Inc Sunny Isles Beach, FL | To Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $66,666 |
| Chabad of Austin Austin, TX | To Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $66,666 |
| Chabad of Harvard Cambridge, MA | To Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $66,666 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Utah Inc Salt Lake City, UT | To Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $45,832 |
| Chabad of Pinellas County Palm Harbor, FL | To Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $33,334 |
| Chabad of Vancouver Island | To Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $33,334 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,072,990 | $2,473,529 | $2,121,502 | $773,003 | 12 | $2,121,332 | — |
| 2023 | $720,963 | $1,958,717 | $2,128,731 | $792,085 | 11 | $2,128,731 | $115 |
| 2022 | $890,977 | $1,027,292 | $1,703,438 | $528,867 | 7 | $1,703,438 | $292 |
| 2021 | $1,567,123 | $2,002,258 | $1,603,150 | $246,287 | 8 | $1,603,150 | $258 |
| 2020 | $1,168,015 | $2,250,039 | $1,085,855 | $12,826 | 1 | — | $39 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its charitable activity as supporting Jewish educational institutions. Tamim Academy’s website says its model combines individualized, child-centered learning; attention to students’ social-emotional and spiritual health; integrated general and Judaic studies; immersive Hebrew; and preparation for high school and adult life.
The website describes Tamim HQ’s turnkey model as helping communities establish Jewish elementary and middle schools by streamlining financial, educational, and operating processes and building a peer network. It says local Chabad centers partner with Tamim HQ to create and implement schools.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $773,003. Grant amounts ranged from $33,334 to $100,000, with a median of $66,666. The largest listed grants were $100,000 each to Chabad of Northeast Queens, Tamim Academy of Chandler Arizona LLC, and Tamim Academy of York Region. Tamim Academy of Portland received $93,837. The listed grant purposes were to further each recipient’s exempt purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Holly Cohen as president, Lester Lipschutz as vice president, and Manachem Schmidt as treasurer/secretary. The Tamim Academy website identifies Holly Cohen as a member of the Tamim Academies team and describes her prior experience as executive director of the Kohelet Foundation.
Tamim Academies is led by Holly Cohen, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Holly Cohen
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$248K (2020) → $266K (2024)
Lester Lipschutz
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Manachem Schmidt
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 $266K, to Holly Cohen (President).
Frequently asked questions about Tamim Academies
How much does Tamim Academies give each year?
Tamim Academies gave $773K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $792K across 11 grants.
What is Tamim Academies's typical grant size?
Tamim Academies's median grant in 2024 was $66,666, and its average grant was $64,417, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Tamim Academies give grants?
Tamim Academies's top state is Florida, with 17% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (13%) and Arizona (13%).
Who are Tamim Academies's largest grantees?
Tamim Academies's largest 2024 grantees include Chabad of Northeast Queens ($100,000), Tamim Academy of Chandler Arizona LLC ($100,000) and Tamim Academy of York Region ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tamim Academies?
Tamim Academies reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.
What does Tamim Academies fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its charitable activity as supporting Jewish educational institutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tamim Academies?
The 2024 filing says an application should include a letter of intent explaining how the request ties to the foundation’s mission. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Tamim Academies's EIN?
Tamim Academies's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3591771. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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