The American Committee for Sanz Institutions in Israel primarily funds Sanz Hasidic religious life and institutions, concentrating support on synagogues, yeshivas/kollels and affiliated community charities in Monsey and in Israel (notably Bnei Brak). Grants are frequently directed to congregational operations, rabbinic/educational bodies and U.S.-based 'Friends of' organizations that channel support to Israeli Sanz institutions. The foundation also makes occasional sizable non-operating grants (e.g., to a law firm), suggesting they cover major capital, legal or transactional needs as well as routine program support.
Concentrated and relationship-driven: relatively few, large grants that are often repeat awards to the same congregations and yeshivas. Majority of giving is religious/institutional, split between local Monsey recipients and U.S. intermediaries that support Israeli institutions; occasional one-off large institutional or professional-service grants occur.
The American Committee for Sanz Institutions in Israel Inc directs its giving toward Sanz Hasidic religious life, with recurring support for synagogues, yeshivas, kollels, and affiliated community charities in Monsey and in Israel. Recent grants show a consistent pattern of general support to congregational and educational institutions, alongside U.S.-based “Friends of” organizations that channel funds to Sanz institutions abroad. One of the largest recent awards went to Congregation Mahari Srug Inc in Lakewood for general support, while another major grant supported Ahavat Yisroel Humanity Inc in Brooklyn. The foundation also backs institutions tied to the Sanz network itself, including Mosdos Sanz of Monsey and Congregation Shefa Chaim, indicating a grantmaking pattern centered on institutional continuity rather than project-specific initiatives. Grants appear across multiple years and reach both local community entities and organizations connected to Sanz activity in Israel. The presence of both congregational support and charitable relief groups suggests the funder covers religious, educational, and community needs within the same institutional ecosystem.
A major share of the foundation’s support goes to synagogues and congregational operations. It gave $500,000 to Congregation Mahari Srug Inc for general support and later awarded $47,540 to Congregation Shefa Chaim in Monsey. Educational institutions also receive steady backing: the foundation provided $48,960 to Kollelei Hashas Inc and $13,000 to Mosdos Sanz of Monsey. It also supports intermediary fundraising bodies tied to Israel-facing Sanz institutions, including $110,000 to American Friends of Biala Institutions of Bnei Brak Israel. Community relief and charity are another recurring theme, reflected in grants such as $75,800 to Ezrat Achim and $25,500 to Cong Ahavas Tzdokah Vchesed. Across these areas, the grants are labeled general support rather than restricted project funding.
Typical grant size is $21,432 at the 25th percentile, $47,540 at the median, and $92,900 at the 75th percentile. The recent record shows repeated support to some recipients across multiple years, including Kollelei Hashas Inc, Congregation Shefa Chaim, Congregation Adas Chasidim, Friends of Harim Inc, and Mosdos Sanz of Monsey. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. Its grants in the file are overwhelmingly general support, suggesting flexible operating support is a consistent approach.
$509K
$8M
$3.9M
$3.4M
Most grants fall between $21K and $93K, with a median of $48K.
25th Percentile
$21K
Median
$48K
75th Percentile
$93K
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Notable grantees: Congregation Mahari Srug, Katten Muchin Rosenman, Ahavat Yisroel Humanity Inc, Tiferes Yoel Inc, Friends of Harim Inc
The grant record is overwhelmingly U.S.-based, with 26 grants to U.S. recipients. New York is the main giving state, accounting for 90% of grants. Within that pattern, Brooklyn appears frequently, alongside Monsey and Spring Valley in the foundation’s core network. Outside New York, grants also reached Lakewood, New Jersey, and Los Angeles, California. The geographic profile matches a local giving scope with a strong concentration in New York communities linked to Sanz institutions.
It primarily funds Sanz Hasidic religious and community institutions: synagogues, yeshivas, kollels, and affiliated charities. The recent grants also include U.S.-based “Friends of” organizations that support Sanz institutions in Israel.
Yes. The recent grants are labeled general support throughout the file, including awards such as $500,000 to Congregation Mahari Srug Inc and $248,555 to Ahavat Yisroel Humanity Inc.
Very concentrated. New York accounts for 90% of grants, and the recent record is entirely U.S.-based. Brooklyn, Monsey, and Spring Valley appear repeatedly among recipient locations.
Yes. Several organizations appear across more than one year, including Kollelei Hashas Inc, Congregation Shefa Chaim, Congregation Adas Chasidim, Friends of Harim Inc, and Mosdos Sanz of Monsey.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHAVAT YISROEL HUMANITY INC | BROOKLYN, NY | $248,555 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FRIENDS OF HARIM INC | STATEN ISLAND, NY | $106,900 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| KOLLELEI HASHAS INC | BROOKLYN, NY | $48,960 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF SHEFA CHAIM VRACHAMIM | BROOKLYN, NY | $42,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CONG AHAVAS TZDOKAH VCHESED | BROOKLYN, NY | $25,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CONGREGATION ADAS CHASIDIM INC | MONSEY, NY | $24,280 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MOSDOS SANZ OF MONSEY | SPRING VALLEY, NY | $13,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CONGREGATION MAHARI SRUG INC | LAKEWOOD, NJ | $500,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| KATTEN MUCHIN ROSENMAN | NEW YORK, NY | $400,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| DIASPORA YESHIA TORAS YISRAEL | BROOKLYN, NY | $132,886 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| YAD LACHMU ANYU LENITZRUCHIN | BROOKLYN, NY | $59,510 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CONGREGATION SHEFA CHAIM | MONSEY, NY | $47,540 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CONGREGATION ADAS CHASIDIM | MONSEY, NY | $45,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FRIENDS OF HARIM INC | STATEN ISLAND, NY | $43,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CONG BEIS NUSEN | BROOKLYN, NY | $15,800 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MOSDOS SANZ OF MONSEY | SPRING VALLEY, NY | $12,892 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TALMUD TORAH DARKEI AVOS-MONSEY | SPRING VALLEY, NY | $7,935 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TIFERES YOEL INC | MONROE, NY | $180,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF BIALA INSTITUTIONS OF BNEI BRAK ISRAEL | LOS ANGELES, CA | $110,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| EZRAT ACHIM | BROOKLYN, NY | $75,800 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CONG MERKAS OLUMI | BROOKLYN, NY | $50,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| KOLLELEI HASHAS INC | BROOKLYN, NY | $48,180 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CONGREGATION DARKEI AVOS SANZ | BROOKLYN, NY | $37,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CONGREGATION SHEFA CHAIM | MONSEY, NY | $24,865 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CONGREGATION AHAVAS TZDOKAH VCHESED INC | BROOKLYN, NY | $18,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CONG MISHTAMERES | MONSEY, NY | $10,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
AHAVAT YISROEL HUMANITY INC
$248,555GENERAL SUPPORT
FRIENDS OF HARIM INC
$106,900GENERAL SUPPORT
KOLLELEI HASHAS INC
$48,960GENERAL SUPPORT
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF SHEFA CHAIM VRACHAMIM
$42,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CONG AHAVAS TZDOKAH VCHESED
$25,500GENERAL SUPPORT
CONGREGATION ADAS CHASIDIM INC
$24,280GENERAL SUPPORT
MOSDOS SANZ OF MONSEY
$13,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CONGREGATION MAHARI SRUG INC
$500,000GENERAL SUPPORT
KATTEN MUCHIN ROSENMAN
$400,000GENERAL SUPPORT
DIASPORA YESHIA TORAS YISRAEL
$132,886GENERAL SUPPORT
YAD LACHMU ANYU LENITZRUCHIN
$59,510GENERAL SUPPORT
CONGREGATION SHEFA CHAIM
$47,540GENERAL SUPPORT
CONGREGATION ADAS CHASIDIM
$45,000GENERAL SUPPORT
FRIENDS OF HARIM INC
$43,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CONG BEIS NUSEN
$15,800GENERAL SUPPORT
MOSDOS SANZ OF MONSEY
$12,892GENERAL SUPPORT
TALMUD TORAH DARKEI AVOS-MONSEY
$7,935GENERAL SUPPORT
TIFERES YOEL INC
$180,000GENERAL SUPPORT
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF BIALA INSTITUTIONS OF BNEI BRAK ISRAEL
$110,000GENERAL SUPPORT
EZRAT ACHIM
$75,800GENERAL SUPPORT
CONG MERKAS OLUMI
$50,000GENERAL SUPPORT
KOLLELEI HASHAS INC
$48,180GENERAL SUPPORT
CONGREGATION DARKEI AVOS SANZ
$37,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CONGREGATION SHEFA CHAIM
$24,865GENERAL SUPPORT
CONGREGATION AHAVAS TZDOKAH VCHESED INC
$18,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CONG MISHTAMERES
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT