The Ami-Da Institute Inc
The Ami-Da Institute Inc is a private foundation focused on religion, based in West Palm Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $245K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $37K. Net investment income was $23K.
The Ami-Da Institute Inc at a glance
In short: The Ami-Da Institute Inc gave $37K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $37,000
- +15.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,400
- +15.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $244,531
- -7.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (38% 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 Ami-Da Institute Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Schechter Institute in JER ($14K). Together the top 5 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Ami-Da Institute Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 289% 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 $22K (2020) to $37K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schechter Institute in JER Philadelphia, PA | Scholarships for Rabbinical Students | $14,000 |
| Shishi Shabbat Israeli Washington, DC | General Support | $13,000 |
| Pardes Insitute of Jewish Studies New York, NY | Scholarships for Russian Students | $8,000 |
| Yakar Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
| Shalom Hartman Institute New York, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $244,531 | $46,799 | $62,502 | $37,000 | 5 | $52,793 | $22,730 | $18,275 |
| 2023 | $264,493 | $21,302 | $72,412 | $32,000 | 5 | $66,320 | $10,592 | $18,782 |
| 2022 | $309,989 | $11,420 | $38,684 | $25,500 | 4 | $32,111 | $4,847 | $22,341 |
| 2021 | $309,110 | $27,317 | $46,868 | $34,150 | 7 | $41,261 | $21,710 | $24,256 |
| 2020 | $328,237 | $19,938 | $32,550 | $22,000 | 3 | — | $3,786 | $21,064 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ami-Da Institute Inc reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ami-Da Institute Inc is led by Rabbi Leonid Feldman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rabbi Leonid Feldman
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steve Fishbein
V. President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rabbi Joseph Teluskin
Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Ami-Da Institute Inc
How much does The Ami-Da Institute Inc give each year?
The Ami-Da Institute Inc gave $37K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $32K across 5 grants.
What is The Ami-Da Institute Inc's typical grant size?
The Ami-Da Institute Inc's median grant in 2024 was $8,000, and its average grant was $7,400, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ami-Da Institute Inc give grants?
The Ami-Da Institute Inc's top state is Pennsylvania, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (35%) and New York (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Ami-Da Institute Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of The Ami-Da Institute Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ami-Da Institute Inc's largest grantees?
The Ami-Da Institute Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Schechter Institute in JER ($14,000), Shishi Shabbat Israeli ($13,000) and Pardes Insitute of Jewish Studies ($8,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ami-Da Institute Inc?
The Ami-Da Institute Inc reported $245K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $53K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Ami-Da Institute Inc?
The Ami-Da Institute Inc is a private foundation focused on religion, based in West Palm Beach, FL. It holds $245K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Ami-Da Institute Inc's EIN?
The Ami-Da Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0390501. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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