Targum Shlishi Inc
Targum Shlishi Inc is a private foundation based in Aventura, Florida. Founded in 1992, it supports projects intended to promote positive change in the Jewish community, with an emphasis on innovative problem-solving and initiatives that may not attract traditional funding.
Targum Shlishi Inc at a glance
In short: Targum Shlishi Inc gave $109K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. 70% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $109,488
- +10.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- -6.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,650
- +17.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,415
- Total assets
- $2,264,386
- +39.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 70% first-time grantees (21 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Targum Shlishi Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation says applicants should begin by contacting it with a brief description of their organization and the project for which they seek funding. If the foundation is interested, it begins a dialogue and may then request a formal application. Its filing lists a letter form, no restrictions on awards, and no requirement to apply to a preselected set of organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None; the foundation says applicants may contact it at any time.
- Deadline
- None; the foundation says applicants may contact it at any time.
- Contact
Application contact: Aryeh Rubin
Mailing address: 3029 Ne 188Th Street Ste 1114, Aventura, FL 33180
Phone: (305) 692-9991
Website: https://targumshlishi.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Targum Shlishi Inc
Who Targum Shlishi Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hadar ($25K). Together the top 10 received $88K.
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 123 grants of 124 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 23% to recipients in Florida. Recipients in New Jersey received 4%, Colorado 3%, and Pennsylvania 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Targum Shlishi Inc open to new grantees?
70%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 21 of 30 grantees (70%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $700 first-time, $4K repeat.
- 17% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 149% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $99K (2024) to $124K (2022). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $109K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hadar New York, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| ADI Israel Foundation New York, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces North Miami, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc New York, NY | Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Israel Emergency Relief Fund West Hempstead, NY | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Ohr Torah Stone New York, NY | Unresticted | $6,100 |
| Congregation Koi Israel Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Iajfny Great Neck, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Israelgivesorg New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wizo Bay Harbor Islands, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,264,386 | $543,278 | $211,223 | $109,488 | 30 | $140,688 | $474,343 | $94,151 |
| 2024 | $1,622,678 | $206,878 | $204,006 | $99,072 | 32 | $140,877 | $108,463 | $84,109 |
| 2023 | $2,137,194 | $91,872 | $177,939 | $105,178 | 20 | $140,755 | $59,862 | $81,825 |
| 2022 | $1,763,016 | $379,207 | $215,509 | $123,738 | 26 | $140,712 | $306,508 | $80,279 |
| 2021 | $1,603,360 | $107,283 | $164,906 | $104,463 | 16 | — | $57,250 | $81,126 |
| 2020 | $1,799,562 | $-248,324 | $150,839 | $100,100 | 19 | — | — | $95,948 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Targum Shlishi Inc reported a distributable amount of $94K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Targum Shlishi describes its goal as finding and supporting organizations dedicated to innovative solutions to challenges facing world Jewry. Its stated focus areas include education, women’s issues, and Holocaust awareness. The foundation has also supported projects that make Jewish texts more accessible: for example, it sponsored Sefaria’s posting of a complete bilingual version of Rashi’s Torah commentary.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations receiving support. Adi Israel Foundation says it supports rehabilitation centers caring for children with severe disabilities in Israel. PEF Israel Endowment Funds describes work supporting needy people, health services, and educational and religious institutions in Israel. Chabad on Campus International says it works to strengthen Jewish life and learning on college campuses, while OpenDor Media describes a mission of connecting young people with Israel, Judaism, and the Jewish people.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Targum Shlishi reported 30 grants totaling $109,488. Grants ranged from $100 to $25,000, with a median of $1,415. The largest awards included $25,000 to Hadar; $10,000 each to Adi Israel Foundation and Friends of Israel Defense Forces; $9,000 to PEF Israel Endowment Funds; and $8,000 to Israel Emergency Relief Fund. These grants were listed as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Aryeh Rubin as president and treasurer, Raquel Rubin as vice president and secretary, and Ivan Berkowitz as director.
Targum Shlishi Inc is led by Aryeh Rubin, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Aryeh Rubin
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ivan Berkowitz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raquel Rubin
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Targum Shlishi Inc
How much does Targum Shlishi Inc give each year?
Targum Shlishi Inc gave $109K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $99K across 32 grants.
What is Targum Shlishi Inc's typical grant size?
Targum Shlishi Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,415, and its average grant was $3,650, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Targum Shlishi Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Targum Shlishi Inc give grants?
Targum Shlishi Inc gives mostly in New York: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), Brooklyn, NY (4 grants), Miami, FL (3 grants) and Lakewood, NJ (2 grants).
Does Targum Shlishi Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of Targum Shlishi Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Targum Shlishi Inc's largest grantees?
Targum Shlishi Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Hadar ($25,000), ADI Israel Foundation ($10,000) and Friends of Israel Defense Forces ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Targum Shlishi Inc?
Targum Shlishi Inc reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $141K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $94K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Targum Shlishi Inc fund?
Targum Shlishi describes its goal as finding and supporting organizations dedicated to innovative solutions to challenges facing world Jewry. Its stated focus areas include education, women’s issues, and Holocaust awareness. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Targum Shlishi Inc?
The foundation says applicants should begin by contacting it with a brief description of their organization and the project for which they seek funding. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Targum Shlishi Inc's EIN?
Targum Shlishi Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3639555. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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