SFF Foundation makes very large, highly concentrated grants to a small set of affiliated philanthropic vehicles focused on Jewish and Israel-related relief and community support. Grants are routed primarily through BMA-designated funds, suggesting donor-directed giving to family or institutional charitable vehicles rather than many external nonprofits. The foundation appears to prioritize support for American–Israel relief efforts and affiliated community initiatives in keeping with its Lakewood, NJ donor base.
Concentrated, few very large grants primarily to the same affiliated recipients (repeat funding to BMA-designated funds); donor-directed rather than broad, distributed grantmaking.
Sff Foundation’s largest recent grants go to affiliated charitable vehicles rather than a broad external portfolio. In 2024, it awarded $5,615,000 to Bma Special Fund for general support, followed by a $3,260,567 grant to the same vehicle in 2025. That pattern, together with other large grants routed through BMA-linked funds, points to a concentrated approach centered on institutional and donor-directed support. Across its recent filings, the foundation also backs Jewish education and community organizations with sizable general-support grants. Bnos Devorah School received $500,000 in 2024 and $350,000 in 2025, while Cong Kollel of Flatbush LLC received $330,000 in 2024 and $300,000 in 2025. Additional grants reached Mirrer Yeshiva Central Institute, National Society for Hebrew Day Schools, and Bais Yaakov Shiras Miriam. The foundation’s giving is closely tied to Jewish and Israel-related relief, with Bma American Israel Relief Foundation receiving $1,175,000 in 2024. Its recipient list also includes religious and educational institutions in New York and New Jersey, along with occasional support outside that core through organizations such as Unity in Action and University of Iowa Center for Advancement.
Jewish education is a clear thread in the grant record. Sff Foundation gave $500,000 in 2024 and $350,000 in 2025 to Bnos Devorah School for general support, and also awarded $180,000 to National Society for Hebrew Day Schools. Religious and yeshiva-based institutions appear frequently as well. The foundation granted $310,000 to Mirrer Yeshiva Central Institute, $125,000 to Bais Yaakov Shiras Miriam, and $20,000 to Yeshiva Toras Chaim. Israel-related relief and affiliated philanthropic infrastructure are another distinct area. In 2024, Bma American Israel Relief Foundation received $1,175,000 for general support, while Bma Kollel and Cong Bma Lg each received grants in Lakewood for general support. The record also includes broader nonprofit support outside the religious-education network, including $125,000 to Unity in Action and $50,000 to University of Iowa Center for Advancement.
Typical grant size is fixed at $10,000 at the 25th percentile, median, and 75th percentile, even though the recent file also shows several much larger grants. Giving appears highly concentrated: the same recipients recur across years, including Bma Special Fund, Bnos Devorah School, Cong Kollel of Flatbush LLC, Unity in Action, American Friends of Rct, and Bais Medrash Gevoha. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. Recent grants are described as general support, with some awards labeled for religious or educational purposes.
$5.5M
$22.4M
$2.1M
$5.5M
Most grants fall between $10K and $10K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$10K
About 39% of grants go to recipients in NY.
Top 2 recipient countries by grant volume for Sff Foundation.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 369 | $16.8M | 99.2% |
| 2 | Canada | 3 |
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Notable grantees: BMA Special Fund, BMA American Israel Relief Foundation, Other BMA-affiliated charitable vehicles
Grant dollars land mainly in New York and New Jersey. The top state by grant count is New York, while 39% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state of New Jersey. Recent recipient cities include Lakewood, New York, Brooklyn, Spring Valley, Passaic, and Adelphia in New Jersey; Iowa City appears outside the core region. The country distribution is overwhelmingly U.S.-based, with only a small number of grants to Canada.
The recent grants point to Jewish education, yeshivas, and affiliated charitable vehicles. Examples in the record include Bnos Devorah School, Mirrer Yeshiva Central Institute, National Society for Hebrew Day Schools, Bais Yaakov Shiras Miriam, and Bma American Israel Relief Foundation.
The pattern is recurring. Several recipients appear in more than one year, including Bma Special Fund, Bnos Devorah School, Cong Kollel of Flatbush LLC, Unity in Action, American Friends of Rct, and Bais Medrash Gevoha.
The stated typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, median, and 75th percentile. The recent grants list also shows much larger awards, including multimillion-dollar support to Bma Special Fund and seven-figure support to Bma American Israel Relief Foundation.
The top state by grant count is New York. New Jersey is also a major destination, with 39% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state.
Yes. Most of the listed recent grants are labeled general support, though some are specifically marked for religious or educational purposes, such as grants to Bnos Devorah School, American Friends of Orchas Torah, Yeshiva Yesodei Hatorah, and Bais Medrash Gevoha.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
| $30K |
0.8% |
Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMA SPECIAL FUND | LAKEWOOD, NJ | $3,260,567 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BNOS DEVORAH SCHOOL | LAKEWOOD, NJ | $350,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CONG KOLLEL OF FLATBUSH LLC | NEW YORK, NY | $300,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UNITY IN ACTION | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BAIS YAAKOV OF JACKSON | LAKEWOOD, NJ | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UNIVERSITY OF IOWA CENTER FOR ADVANCEMENT | IOWA CITY, IA | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF RCT | BROOKLYN, NY | $28,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TALMUDIC RESEARCH CENTER | PASSAIC, NJ | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| YESHIVAS BAIS SHMUEL | ADELPHIA, NJ | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BAIS MEDRASH GEVOHA | LAKEWOOD, NJ | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| YESHIVA TORAS CHAIM | LAKEWOOD, NJ | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MESIVTA OF LONG BEACH | LONG BEACH, NY | $18,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CONG OHR TORAH INC | AIRMONT, NY | $18,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TALMUDIC YESHIVA OF PHILADELPHIA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $18,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| YESHIVA GEDOLAH ZICHRON MOSHE | SOUTH FALLSBURG, NY | $18,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF ORCHAS TORAH | BROOKLYN, NY | $18,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MIRRER JERUSALEM | BROOKLYN, NY | $18,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CONG YESHIVA OHR HAMEIR | COURTLAND MANOR, NY | $18,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| KOLLEL CHAZON ISH | BROOKLYN, NY | $18,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| RABBI JACOB JOSEPH SCHOOL | EDISON, NJ | $18,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TIFRACH TORAH CENTER | LAKEWOOD, NJ | $18,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| YESHIVA GEDOLAH NEOS YAAKOV | LAKEWOOD, NJ | $18,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HEICHAL HATORAH | STATEN ISLAND, NY | $18,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| YESHIVA GEDOLAH OF PATERSON | PATERSON, NJ | $18,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FRIENDS OF BRISKER YESHIVA | MONSEY, NY | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| YESHIVA BETH MOSHE-SCRANTON | SCRANTON, PA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| OHR HATORAH | BROOKLYN, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SHAAR HATORAH | RICHMOND HILL, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TELSHE YESHIVA-CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| YAD ARON | PASSAIC, NJ | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NACHLAS HALEVEIM CHAIFA | LAKEWOOD, NJ | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CHOCHMAT SHLOMO INC | AIRMONT, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MIGDAL OZ | BROOKLYN, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BAIS YOSEF OF LAKEWOOD | LAKEWOOD, NJ | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| KNESSET YITZCHOK | BROOKLYN, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| INSTITUTE FOR DAYANIM | BROOKLYN, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| KETER ARAM TZVOA | FLUSHING, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NOAM HATALMUD | LAKEWOOD, NJ | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CONG YESHIVA MEHALECH HATORAH | LAKEWOOD, NJ | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CONGREGATION OHR TORAH | AIRMONT, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MESIVTA OF CLIFTON | PASSAIC, NJ | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| YESHIVA GEDOLAH BAIS YISROEL | LAKEWOOD, NJ | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| YESHIVAS NETIV HADAAT | FAR ROCKAWAY, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| YESHIVA M'KOR CHAIM | LAKEWOOD, NJ | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ZOHAR HATORAH | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| YESHIVA GEDOLAH OF WOODLAKE VILLAGE | LAKEWOOD, NJ | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CONG TIFERES TZVI | LAKEWOOD, NJ | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CONG KOLLEL BRESLOV | BROOKLYN, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| YESHIVA ZICHRON MEILECH INC | BROOKLYN, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| YESHIVA ROMEMUS HATORAH | CHESTNUT RIDGE, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
BMA SPECIAL FUND
$3,260,567GENERAL SUPPORT
BNOS DEVORAH SCHOOL
$350,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CONG KOLLEL OF FLATBUSH LLC
$300,000GENERAL SUPPORT
UNITY IN ACTION
$50,000GENERAL SUPPORT
BAIS YAAKOV OF JACKSON
$50,000GENERAL SUPPORT
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA CENTER FOR ADVANCEMENT
$50,000GENERAL SUPPORT
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF RCT
GENERAL SUPPORT
TALMUDIC RESEARCH CENTER
$20,000GENERAL SUPPORT
YESHIVAS BAIS SHMUEL
$20,000GENERAL SUPPORT
BAIS MEDRASH GEVOHA
$20,000GENERAL SUPPORT
YESHIVA TORAS CHAIM
$20,000GENERAL SUPPORT
MESIVTA OF LONG BEACH
$18,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CONG OHR TORAH INC
$18,000GENERAL SUPPORT
TALMUDIC YESHIVA OF PHILADELPHIA
$18,000GENERAL SUPPORT
YESHIVA GEDOLAH ZICHRON MOSHE
$18,000GENERAL SUPPORT
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF ORCHAS TORAH
$18,000GENERAL SUPPORT
MIRRER JERUSALEM
$18,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CONG YESHIVA OHR HAMEIR
$18,000GENERAL SUPPORT
KOLLEL CHAZON ISH
$18,000GENERAL SUPPORT
RABBI JACOB JOSEPH SCHOOL
$18,000GENERAL SUPPORT
TIFRACH TORAH CENTER
$18,000GENERAL SUPPORT
YESHIVA GEDOLAH NEOS YAAKOV
$18,000GENERAL SUPPORT
HEICHAL HATORAH
$18,000GENERAL SUPPORT
YESHIVA GEDOLAH OF PATERSON
$18,000GENERAL SUPPORT
FRIENDS OF BRISKER YESHIVA
$15,000GENERAL SUPPORT
YESHIVA BETH MOSHE-SCRANTON
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
OHR HATORAH
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SHAAR HATORAH
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
TELSHE YESHIVA-CHICAGO
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
YAD ARON
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
NACHLAS HALEVEIM CHAIFA
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CHOCHMAT SHLOMO INC
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
MIGDAL OZ
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
BAIS YOSEF OF LAKEWOOD
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
KNESSET YITZCHOK
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
INSTITUTE FOR DAYANIM
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
KETER ARAM TZVOA
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
NOAM HATALMUD
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CONG YESHIVA MEHALECH HATORAH
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CONGREGATION OHR TORAH
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
YESHIVA GEDOLAH BAIS YISROEL
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
YESHIVAS NETIV HADAAT
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
YESHIVA M'KOR CHAIM
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ZOHAR HATORAH
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
YESHIVA GEDOLAH OF WOODLAKE VILLAGE
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CONG TIFERES TZVI
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CONG KOLLEL BRESLOV
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
YESHIVA ZICHRON MEILECH INC
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
YESHIVA ROMEMUS HATORAH
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT