Yaakov's Dream
Yaakov’s Dream Fund is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. Its website describes an educational organization focused on helping members of the Israeli Orthodox community pursue education and employment while maintaining their religious values.
Yaakov's Dream at a glance
In short: Yaakov's Dream gave $68K across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $67,924
- +3897.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- +1350.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,342
- +175.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $652
- Total assets
- $2,268,108
- +297552.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Yaakov's Dream
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 735 41St Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121
Phone: (773) 551-0151
Website: HTTPS://WWW.YAAKOVSDREAM.ORG/
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Yaakov's Dream funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rabbi David Segal ($12K). Together the top 10 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in San Francisco. Its website describes programs serving the Israeli Orthodox community, including an all-female co-working space in Jerusalem. The 2024 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Yaakov's Dream gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $68K (2024). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various San Francisco, CA | GRANT | $20,419 |
| Rabbi David Segal San Francisco, CA | GRANT | $12,322 |
| Keren Beerot San Francisco, CA | GRANT | $6,910 |
| Berel Nabutovsky San Francisco, CA | GRANT | $5,318 |
| Nina Taran San Francisco, CA | GRANT | $4,000 |
| Miryam Ginzburg San Francisco, CA | GRANT | $3,038 |
| Rabbi Avram Cohen San Francisco, CA | GRANT | $2,656 |
| Leon Shuchman San Francisco, CA | GRANT | $2,297 |
| Congregation Torah & Prayer San Francisco, CA | GRANT | $1,530 |
| Torah Lishma San Francisco, CA | GRANT | $1,100 |
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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 | $2,268,108 | $5,735,807 | $115,027 | $67,924 | 29 | $89,495 | $4,080,471 | $8,644 |
| 2023 | $762 | $21,132 | $20,370 | $1,699 | 2 | $10,888 | — | $10 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Yaakov's Dream reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund says it aims to integrate the Israeli Orthodox community into modern society and prioritize the economic integration of underprivileged members of Orthodox society. It describes combining Torah study with academic education and providing an academic environment that respects religious practice.
Its listed programs include career-readiness training in communication, adaptability, and collaboration; an all-female co-working space in Jerusalem; and initiatives to connect women with IT work in a kosher tech environment. The website also describes education sponsorship, employment resources, and a pay-it-forward program for employed participants. These are described as programs for participants, not as grants for outside applicants.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $67,924. Grants ranged from $99 to $20,419, with a median of $652. The largest listed grants were $20,419 to Various, $12,322 to Rabbi David Segal, and $6,910 to Keren Beerot. Other listed recipients included Berel Nabutovsky ($5,318), Nina Taran ($4,000), and Miryam Ginzburg ($3,038).
In 2023, the foundation reported two grants totaling $1,699. Its 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Irina Tarnovsky as president and Edward Tarnovsky as secretary. The website identifies Ed Tarnovsky as a founder and Rina Tarnovsky as a founder and CEO.
Yaakov's Dream is led by Irina Tarnovsky, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Irina Tarnovsky
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Tarnovsky
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Anatoly Pyatetsky (2023) — Cheif Financial Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Yaakov's Dream
How much does Yaakov's Dream give each year?
Yaakov's Dream gave $68K across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 2 grants.
What is Yaakov's Dream's typical grant size?
Yaakov's Dream's median grant in 2024 was $652, and its average grant was $2,342, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Yaakov's Dream give grants?
Yaakov's Dream gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (29 grants).
Does Yaakov's Dream give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on Yaakov's Dream's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant" (29 grants).
Who are Yaakov's Dream's largest grantees?
Yaakov's Dream's largest 2024 grantees include Rabbi David Segal ($12,322), Keren Beerot ($6,910) and Berel Nabutovsky ($5,318), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Yaakov's Dream?
Yaakov's Dream reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $89K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Yaakov's Dream fund?
The fund says it aims to integrate the Israeli Orthodox community into modern society and prioritize the economic integration of underprivileged members of Orthodox society. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Yaakov's Dream?
Yaakov's Dream does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check yaakovsdream.org for any change to that policy.
What is Yaakov's Dream's EIN?
Yaakov's Dream's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1714680. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Yaakov's Dream accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Yaakov's Dream funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/yaakov-s-dream-morg_3853fe88e1de4d319b9fa65b335451ae
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