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Torah Defenders Fund is a private trust based in LAWRENCE, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. It holds total assets of $159K. Annual income is reported at $338K. Total assets have grown from $99K in 2015 to $159K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Ohio. According to available records, Torah Defenders Fund has made 56 grants totaling $287K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $73K in 2021 to $91K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $123K distributed across 14 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $30K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 38 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, California, New Jersey, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 18 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Torah Defenders Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 56 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, CA, NJ.
Torah Defenders Fund has distributed a total of $287K across 56 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $30K.
Torah Defenders Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Torah Defenders Fund is headquartered in LAWRENCE, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Bernstein Md | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rose Bernstein | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$159K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$159K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
56
Total Giving
$287K
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
38
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahavas ChesedCHARITABLE | Brooklyn, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Zichron MenachemCHARITABLE | Monsey, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Yad EliezerCHARITABLE | Brooklyn, NY | $19K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Orchos ChaimCHARITABLE | Northridge, CA | $13K | 2023 |
| American Friends Kesher YehudiCHARITABLE | Woodmere, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| ShuvuCHARITABLE | Brooklyn, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Torah Academy For GirlsCHARITABLE | Far Rockaway, NY | $7K | 2023 |
| Even ShesiyaCHARITABLE | Far Rockaway, NY | $6K | 2023 |
| Toras ZevCHARITABLE | Lakewood, NJ | $5K | 2023 |
| Jewish Friends Of EmiratesCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $4K | 2023 |
| MiscCHARITABLE | Brooklyn, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Cong Shaarey TefilaCHARITABLE | Lawrence, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Agudas AchimCHARITABLE | Lawrence, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Chasdei AvothCHARITABLE | Brooklyn, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Belev EchadCHARITABLE | Lakewood, NJ | $1K | 2023 |
| Tomchei ShabbosCHARITABLE | Far Rockaway, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Chasdei YitzchokCHARITABLE | Brooklyn, NY | $800 | 2023 |
| Ora ZviCHARITABLE | Brooklyn, NY | $600 | 2023 |
| DorsheiCHARITABLE | Brooklyn, NY | $600 | 2023 |
| Torah Life KollelCHARITABLE | Cleveland Heights, OH | $500 | 2023 |
| Cong Knesses IsraelCHARITABLE | Far Rockaway, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Jewish Family ExperienceCHARITABLE | Cleveland, OH | $500 | 2023 |
| Ytc Aid FundCHARITABLE | Brooklyn, NY | $400 | 2023 |
| Yad LachimCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $300 | 2023 |
| Am Friends Of Bnei RochelCHARITABLE | Brooklyn, NY | $200 | 2023 |
| Rambam MesivtaCHARITABLE | Lawrence, NY | $30K | 2022 |
| Lev LachimCHARITABLE | Brooklyn, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Yeshiva Ketana Long IslandCHARITABLE | Inwood, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| AfikimCHARITABLE | Brooklyn, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Crib EfratCHARITABLE | Brooklyn, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Yeshiva Darchei TorahCHARITABLE | Far Rockaway, NY | $10K | 2021 |
| American Friends Of Kesher YehudaCHARITABLE | Woodmere, NY | $9K | 2021 |
| Ayelet HashacharCHARITABLE | Brooklyn, NY | $3K | 2021 |
| Torah Life InstituteCHARITABLE | Cleveland Hights, OH | $1K | 2021 |