Torah Defenders Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LAWRENCE, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 27 grants totaling $160K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$160K
+75.0% YoY
Grant Count
27
+12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+55.5% YoY
About Torah Defenders Fund
Based on IRS filings
Torah Defenders Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LAWRENCE, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 27 grants totaling $160K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Yad Eliezer ($22,500), Lev Lachim ($21,600), American Friends of Orchos Chaim ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TORAH ACADEMY FOR GIRLS FAR ROCKAWAY, NY | CHARITABLE | $8,000 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF ORCHOS CHAIM NORTHRIDGE, CA | CHARITABLE | $20,000 |
| SHUVU BROOKLYN, NY | CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
| EVEN SHESIYA FAR ROCKAWAY, NY | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| YAD ELIEZER BROOKLYN, NY | CHARITABLE | $22,500 |
| AHAVAS CHESED BROOKLYN, NY | CHARITABLE | $9,000 |
| MISC BROOKLYN, NY | CHARITABLE | $920 |
| CHASDEI YITZCHOK BROOKLYN, NY | CHARITABLE | $1,600 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS KESHER YEHUDI WOODMERE, NY | CHARITABLE | $9,000 |
| TORAH LIFE KOLLEL CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL BERNSTEIN MD | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ROSE BERNSTEIN | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Torah Defenders Fund?
Torah Defenders Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LAWRENCE, NY. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Torah Defenders Fund operate?
Torah Defenders Fund has awarded grants in California, New Jersey, New York, Ohio.
What size grants does Torah Defenders Fund award?
In 2024, Torah Defenders Fund awarded 27 grants totaling $160K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Torah Defenders Fund's EIN?
Torah Defenders Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-7292662. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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