Iyun Haparscha is a Brooklyn-based Jewish philanthropic fund that concentrates on Orthodox communal life and welfare, supporting both local congregations/yeshivot and Israeli poverty-relief networks. The foundation makes large, often recurring gifts to a small set of faith-based charities and institutions, prioritizing direct support for religious education, synagogue operations, and humanitarian aid in Israel.
Highly concentrated giving: a few very large, repeat grants account for most dollars. The foundation favors repeat, high-value grants to a small roster of faith-based and Israel-focused grantees rather than many small or one-off awards.
Iyun Haparsha Inc. directs very large general-support grants toward Orthodox Jewish communal institutions, with one recurring relationship standing out: American Friends of Yad Eliezer received $1,550,000 in 2025, after $900,000 in 2024 and $1,350,000 in 2023. The pattern shows a funder that backs a small set of organizations over multiple years rather than spreading money broadly. The foundation also supports synagogue and charity networks in Brooklyn. Cong Ahavas Tzedokah Vchesed received $950,000 in 2023 and $325,000 in 2024, while Ahavat Yisroel Humanity Inc. received $250,000 in 2025, following smaller grants in 2023 and 2024. Those awards point to a focus on community welfare, religious infrastructure, and flexible operating support. On the education side, Iyun Haparsha Inc. has funded yeshivot in New Jersey, including Kamenitzer Yeshiva of Jerusalem Inc. and Yeshiva Toras Aron Inc., along with other local institutions. Across the recent grants list, the foundation’s giving is concentrated in general support rather than project-specific awards, suggesting a preference for sustaining existing organizations.
A major strand of Iyun Haparsha Inc.’s giving is Israeli poverty relief and emergency assistance. American Friends of Yad Eliezer was the largest recipient in the recent grants list, with $1,550,000 in 2025 for general support, continuing a multi-year funding relationship. Another area is Orthodox synagogue and communal support in Brooklyn. Cong Ahavas Tzedokah Vchesed received $950,000 in 2023 and $325,000 in 2024, both listed as general support, indicating ongoing backing for a local communal institution. The foundation also supports yeshiva education. In 2023, Kamenitzer Yeshiva of Jerusalem Inc. received $100,000 for general support, and Yeshiva Toras Aron Inc. received $75,000 in 2024. Smaller grants to Lomdei Torah and Congregation Tiferes Yaakov reinforce the emphasis on religious education and affiliated community institutions.
Iyun Haparsha Inc. makes large grants: the typical size falls at $31,250 at the 25th percentile, a $87,500 median, and $756,250 at the 75th percentile. The recent grant list shows repeated support for the same organizations across multiple years, especially American Friends of Yad Eliezer, Cong Ahavas Tzedokah Vchesed, and Ahavat Yisroel Humanity Inc. The organization appears to use flexible funding, with recent awards labeled general support rather than project-restricted grants. It does not fund individuals and is not listed as making program-related investments.
$1.8M
$160K
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Most grants fall between $31K and $756K, with a median of $88K.
25th Percentile
$31K
Median
$88K
75th Percentile
$756K
About 50% of grants go to recipients in NJ.
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Notable grantees: American Friends of Yad Eliezer, Cong Ahavas Tzedokah Vchesed, Ahavat Yisroel Humanity Inc, Kamenitzer Yeshiva of Jerusalem Inc, Yeshiva Toras Aron Inc
Grant recipients are entirely in the United States in the recent grants list. The strongest cluster is in New Jersey, which is also the top state by grant count. Jackson, NJ appears through American Friends of Yad Eliezer, and Lakewood, NJ appears through Kamenitzer Yeshiva of Jerusalem Inc., Yeshiva Toras Aron Inc., and Congregation Tiferes Yaakov. New York recipients are also prominent, including Brooklyn-based Cong Ahavas Tzedokah Vchesed, Ahavat Yisroel Humanity Inc., and Lomdei Torah. Half of the grants in the data go to recipients in New York.
The recent grants center on Orthodox Jewish communal institutions, yeshivot, and poverty-relief organizations. Named recipients include American Friends of Yad Eliezer, Cong Ahavas Tzedokah Vchesed, Kamenitzer Yeshiva of Jerusalem Inc., Yeshiva Toras Aron Inc., and Congregation Tiferes Yaakov, all receiving general-support grants.
The recent grants are labeled general support across the board, including the foundation’s largest awards to American Friends of Yad Eliezer and Cong Ahavas Tzedokah Vchesed. That points to flexible funding rather than project-specific grants.
The grant-size distribution is $31,250 at the 25th percentile, $87,500 at the median, and $756,250 at the 75th percentile. The list also includes several very large awards, such as $1,550,000 to American Friends of Yad Eliezer in 2025.
Yes. American Friends of Yad Eliezer received grants in 2023, 2024, and 2025; Cong Ahavas Tzedokah Vchesed received grants in 2023 and 2024; and Ahavat Yisroel Humanity Inc. received grants in 2023, 2024, and 2025. The pattern is clearly recurring.
The recent grants are all to U.S. recipients, with New Jersey as the top state by grant count. Jackson and Lakewood, NJ appear repeatedly, while Brooklyn, NY is also a frequent recipient location.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF YAD ELIEZER | JACKSON, NJ | $1,550,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AHAVAT YISROEL HUMANITY INC | BROOKLYN, NY | $250,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF YAD ELIEZER | JACKSON, NJ | $900,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CONG AHAVAS TZEDOKAH VCHESED | BROOKLYN, NY | $325,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| YESHIVA TORAS ARON INC | LAKEWOOD, NJ | $75,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CONGREGATION TIFERES YAAKOV | LAKEWOOD, NJ | $30,000 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AHAVAT YISROEL HUMANITY INC | BROOKLYN, NY | $8,115 | 2024 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN FREINDS OF YAD ELIEZER | JACKSON, NJ | $1,350,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CONG AHAVAS TZEDOKAH VCHESED | BROOKLYN, NY | $950,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| KAMENITZER YESHIVA OF JERUSALEM INC | LAKEWOOD, NJ | $100,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LOMDEI TORAH | BROOKLYN, NY | $35,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AHAVAT YISROEL HUMANITY INC | BROOKLYN, NY | $8,180 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
CONG AHAVAS TZEDOKAH VCHESED
$325,000GENERAL SUPPORT
YESHIVA TORAS ARON INC
$75,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CONGREGATION TIFERES YAAKOV
GENERAL SUPPORT
CONG AHAVAS TZEDOKAH VCHESED
$950,000GENERAL SUPPORT
KAMENITZER YESHIVA OF JERUSALEM INC
$100,000GENERAL SUPPORT
LOMDEI TORAH
$35,000GENERAL SUPPORT