Torah for Special Children
To promote jewish scholarship and bible study
Torah for Special Children at a glance
In short: Torah for Special Children gave $85K across 3 grants in 2023 (avg $28K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $85,000
- -64.4% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 3
- -75.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $28,333
- +42.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,187,852
- -7.9% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (59% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Torah for Special Children funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Congregation White Street Inc ($50K). Together the top 3 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 36 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $85K (2023) to $344K (2021). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation White Street Inc Lakewood, NJ | Furtherance of RELIGION,CHARITABLE | $50,000 |
| Mosdos Yetev Lev of Antwerp Inc Brooklyn, NY | Furtherance of RELIGION,CHARITABLE | $25,000 |
| Congregation Bet Areh Monroe, NY | Furtherance of RELIGION,CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,187,852 | $49,626 | $95,175 | $85,000 | 3 |
| 2022 | $1,289,513 | $23,854 | $289,317 | $238,951 | 12 |
| 2021 | $1,555,827 | $280,965 | $793,798 | $343,800 | 21 |
About Torah for Special Children
Based on IRS filings
Torah for Special Children is a public charity focused on religion, based in Brooklyn, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 3 grants totaling $85K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Torah for Special Children is led by Chaya Rennert, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Chaya Rennert
President
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Bensoussan
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mayer Gross
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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 Torah for Special Children
How much does Torah for Special Children give each year?
Torah for Special Children gave $85K across 3 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $239K across 12 grants.
What is Torah for Special Children's typical grant size?
Torah for Special Children's median grant in 2023 was $25,000, and its average grant was $28,333, across 3 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990.
Where does Torah for Special Children give grants?
Torah for Special Children gives mostly in New Jersey: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (41%).
Does Torah for Special Children give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Torah for Special Children's 2023 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Furtherance of RELIGION,CHARITABLE" (3 grants).
How large is Torah for Special Children?
Torah for Special Children reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $50K.
What is Torah for Special Children?
Torah for Special Children is a public charity focused on religion, based in Brooklyn, NY. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2023.
What is Torah for Special Children's EIN?
Torah for Special Children's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1641931. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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