Iranian American Jewish Federation of New York
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About Iranian American Jewish Federation of New York
IAJF celebrates the accomplishments of the Iranian Jewish community and invests its resources to support communities in need, cultivate future leaders, and safeguard Zionist ideals. The organization serves as a voice for the Iranian American Jewish community, supports educational, social, medical, and IDF-related programs, provides emergency relief, and develops programs to empower the next generation of leaders.
Focus Areas
IDF soldier programsSocial programs for vulnerable populationsEssentials for the needy / food securityEducational programsHealth and first aidSpecial needs servicesLocal assistance in New YorkVictims of terror and emergency reliefPlanned giving / legacy gifts
Who They Fund
communities affected by humanitarian crises
About Iranian American Jewish Federation of New York
Iranian American Jewish Federation of New York Inc directs large-scale support to Jewish and Israel-linked causes through a mix of general humanitarian grants, educational support, emergency relief, and capital project sponsorships. In the recent grant record, its biggest awards go to major federated and Israel-focused partners, including $1,250,000 to United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish and $855,000 to American Friends of Beit Ruth. That same pattern extends to organizations tied to defense, trauma recovery, and community protection, such as Friends of Israel Defense Forces and UJA Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of NY Inc. The foundation also appears in naming and partnership-based projects in Israel, where it sponsors large initiatives like housing for Holocaust survivors, ambulances, simulation halls, playgrounds, and medical center equipment. Its public summary emphasizes support for the Iranian Jewish community, future leaders, educational and social programs, medical needs, and Zionist ideals. The grants show a funder that combines broad communal support with targeted help for vulnerable populations and institutions serving Israel, New York, and Jewish communities more widely.
What Iranian American Jewish Federation of New York Funds
A clear theme in the grant record is support for humanitarian and community infrastructure. The foundation gave $250,000 to The Netanya Foundation Inc for general humanitarian support, alongside additional support for health, education, and social services across its portfolio. Medical aid is another recurring lane: it awarded $150,000 to Friends of Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center Inc for general humanitarian support, and the foundation’s active program areas also include health and first aid. Educational and heritage-related funding appears as well. It gave $155,000 to The Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center, and its stated programs include educational and promotional projects tied to Israel and Jewish community safeguarding. The foundation also supports local Jewish life in New York, including a $115,000 grant to Maccabee Foundation and a $100,000 grant to Long Island Hebrew Academy.
How Iranian American Jewish Federation of New York Gives
Typical grant sizes cluster in the mid-five-figure range, with a p25 of $10,000, a median of $45,000, and a p75 of $75,750. The recent record also includes several six- and seven-figure awards, indicating that the foundation combines routine community support with larger institutional gifts and project-based funding. Recipient names repeat across years, including United Mashadi Jewish Community of America Inc, American Friends of Beit Ruth, Friends of Israel Defense Forces, and The Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center, which points to ongoing relationships rather than one-off grants. The organization is a mixed Jewish Federation classification and does not fund individuals or program-related investments. Unsolicited applications are not accepted in the active programs listed.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$3.3M
Total Assets
$10.1M
Total Revenue
$5.6M
Total Expenses
$4.5M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $10K and $76K, with a median of $45K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$45K
75th Percentile
$76K
Geographic Reach
Local8 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
FRANK SHAHERY
Accepts unsolicited proposals
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