//
Work at this foundation?
Claim this profile to manage it and see interest from grant seekers.
Dirshu International is a private corporation based in LAKEWOOD, NJ. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2010. It holds total assets of $14K. Annual income is reported at $9.4M. Total assets have decreased from $128K in 2010 to $1K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. A Major event that brings together a large number of the participants of our programs. These students study the Talmud & Jewish law all year & take intensive exams on the material studied. The purpose of the event is to provide them the inspiration they need to continue these studies & exams by meeting fellow students & hearing lectures from world renowned speakers. It also encourages new participants to join our program. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New Jersey and New York. According to available records, Dirshu International has made 52 grants totaling $651K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $239K in 2023 to $412K in 2024. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $272K, with an average award of $13K. The foundation has supported 39 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in New Jersey and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No specific application information is available for this foundation. Check the 990-PF filings below for application guidelines, or visit the foundation's website if listed above.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$10K
Largest Grant
$141K
Based on 24 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
A Major event that brings together a large number of the participants of our programs. These students study the Talmud & Jewish law all year & take intensive exams on the material studied. The purpose of the event is to provide them the inspiration they need to continue these studies & exams by meeting fellow students & hearing lectures from world renowned speakers. It also encourages new participants to join our program.
Expenses: $3.1M
Money & other incentives are awarded to many individuals (this year the number was around 775)based on participation & exam scores. The programs & tests are administered around the tri-state area.
Expenses: $47K
Lectures, primarily in the area of the Code of Jewish Law, are given on a daily basis by prominent & well known Rabbis to groups of rabbinical students & laymen in the Jewish community. These lectures take place all over the United States.
Expenses: $438K
Chabura Study Groups - An expansion of the original idea of promoting Torah study through a system of bechinos or tests, these study groups are organized to group together those interested in studying specific areas of the talmud. The groups are provided with reference material and they study together. They too participate in a system of tests on what they studied.
Expenses: $18K
A Major event that brings together a large number of the participants of our programs. These students study the Talmud & Jewish law all year & take intensive exams on the material studied. The purpose of the event is to provide them the inspiration they need to continue these studies & exams by meeting fellow students & hearing lectures from world renowned speakers. It also encourages new participants to join our program. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 52 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NJ, NY.
Dirshu International has distributed a total of $651K across 52 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $13K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $272K.
Dirshu International is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (261870154) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Dirshu International is headquartered in LAKEWOOD, NJ. While based in NJ, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Spigelman | Officer | $26K | $0 | $26K |
| Ahron Gobioff | Officer | $8K | $17K | $26K |
| Avrohom Steinharter | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Adam Enock | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elimelech Brailofsky | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$2.5M
Total Assets
$1K
Fair Market Value
$1K
Net Worth
N/A
Grants Paid
$412K
Contributions
$2.5M
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
52
Total Giving
$651K
Average Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
39
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaburah Study GroupIndividual awards forTalmudic group-researchachievement | Lakewood, NJ | $272K | 2024 |
| Yeshiva Keren OrahReligious Education | Lakewood, NJ | $22K | 2024 |
| Bais LeahReligious Education | Lakewood, NJ | $11K | 2024 |
| Shiras ChaimReligious Education | Lakewood, NJ | $11K | 2024 |
| Yeshiva Gedolah Tiferes YerachmielReligious Education | Lakewood, NJ | $10K | 2024 |
| Congregation Ginzei YosefReligious Services | Brooklyn, NY | $8K | 2024 |
| American Friends Of Keren Toras ChessedReligious Services | Lakewood, NJ | $8K | 2024 |
| Other American GrantsIndividual awards foradministering Talmudicstudies | Lakewood, NJ | $7K | 2024 |
| Bais RochelReligious Education | Lakewood, NJ | $7K | 2024 |
| Bais TovaReligious Education | Lakewood, NJ | $6K | 2024 |
| Nachlas YisroelReligious Services | Lakewood, NJ | $5K | 2024 |
| Yeshiva Orchos ChaimReligious Education | Lakewood, NJ | $5K | 2024 |
| Zimras ChaimReligious Education | Lakewood, NJ | $5K | 2024 |
| Yeshiva Orchos HatorahReligious Education | Lakewood, NJ | $5K | 2024 |
| Bais ShaindelReligious Education | Lakewood, NJ | $5K | 2024 |
| Lakewood Cheder SchoolReligious Education | Lakewood, NJ | $4K | 2024 |
| Mesivta Ohr YisroelReligious Education | Lakewood, NJ | $4K | 2024 |
| Mesivtha Tifereth JerusalemReligious Education | New York, NY | $4K | 2024 |
| Ner MoisheReligious Education | Lakewood, NJ | $4K | 2024 |
| Ohr YechezkelReligious Services | Lakewood, NJ | $3K | 2024 |
| Bais ElimelechReligious Services | Lakewood, NJ | $2K | 2024 |
| Keren AsherReligious Services | Lakewood, NJ | $2K | 2024 |
| Nezer HatorahReligious Education | Lakewood, NJ | $2K | 2024 |
| Talmud Torah Bais AvrohomReligious Education | Lakewood, NJ | $2K | 2024 |
| Yeshivas Stolin KarlinReligious Education | Lakewood, NJ | $1K | 2024 |
| Shaarei TefilahReligous Services | Lakewood, NJ | $280 | 2024 |
| Project WitnessReligious Education | Brooklyn, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Bais Medrash Mayan HatorahReligious Education | Lakewood, NJ | $8K | 2023 |
| MisaskimReligious Services | Brooklyn, NY | $8K | 2023 |
| Chevra Kadisha Yerushalayim IncReligious Services | Brooklyn, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Keren Chaim OsherReligious Education | Lakewood, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| Camp Degel HatorahReligous Services | Lakewood, NJ | $2K | 2023 |
| Congregation Chasdei TzviReligous Services | Brooklyn, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Yeshiva Ohr HachaimReligious Education | Lakewood, NJ | $1K | 2023 |
| Camp BnosReligious Services | New York, NY | $600 | 2023 |
| Tiferes ShmuelReligious Education | Brooklyn, NY | $450 | 2023 |
| Bais TefilaReligious Services | Lakewood, NJ | $300 | 2023 |