The Afghan Jewish Foundation Inc
The Afghan Jewish Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Environment, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $300K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $19K. Net investment income was $9K.
The Afghan Jewish Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Afghan Jewish Foundation Inc gave $19K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $19,140
- +39.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,393
- +109.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $360
- Total assets
- $300,280
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Afghan Jewish Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends of Netiv Benyamin Yeshiva ($16K). Together the top 8 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 65 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Afghan Jewish Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 56% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 140% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $7K (2020) to $19K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Netiv Benyamin Yeshiva New York, NY | General Operating Budget | $16,160 |
| Kollel Shaarei Yosef New York, NY | General Operating Budget | $800 |
| Merkaz Torani Israel New York, NY | General Operating Budget | $720 |
| Yeshivat Shoshanim L'david New York, NY | General Operating Budget | $360 |
| Noam Ezra Institute New York, NY | General Operating Budget | $360 |
| Congregation Zichron L'avi New York, NY | General Operating Budget | $300 |
| AVI Ezri Foundation New York, NY | General Operating Budget | $260 |
| Likrat Kallah Inc New York, NY | General Operating Budget | $180 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $300,280 | $15,685 | $20,605 | $19,140 | 8 | $20,605 | $8,510 | $14,697 |
| 2023 | $305,175 | $11,172 | $14,182 | $13,710 | 12 | $14,182 | $5,673 | $14,931 |
| 2022 | $308,182 | $7,750 | $17,616 | $16,816 | 9 | $17,566 | $1,782 | $15,297 |
| 2021 | $318,048 | $10,492 | $13,014 | $12,260 | 24 | $12,964 | $1,775 | $15,602 |
| 2020 | $320,570 | $6,275 | $7,750 | $7,200 | 12 | — | $2,113 | $15,746 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Afghan Jewish Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Afghan Jewish Foundation Inc is led by David Abraham, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Abraham
President
Treasurer → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gabriel Aharon (2020–2023) — President
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Afghan Jewish Foundation Inc
How much does The Afghan Jewish Foundation Inc give each year?
The Afghan Jewish Foundation Inc gave $19K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $14K across 12 grants.
What is The Afghan Jewish Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Afghan Jewish Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $360, and its average grant was $2,393, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Afghan Jewish Foundation Inc give grants?
The Afghan Jewish Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants).
Does The Afghan Jewish Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Afghan Jewish Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Afghan Jewish Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Afghan Jewish Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Friends of Netiv Benyamin Yeshiva ($16,160), Kollel Shaarei Yosef ($800) and Merkaz Torani Israel ($720), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Afghan Jewish Foundation Inc?
The Afghan Jewish Foundation Inc reported $300K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Afghan Jewish Foundation Inc?
The Afghan Jewish Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Environment, based in New York, NY. It holds $300K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Afghan Jewish Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Afghan Jewish Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6216150. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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