The Jake Aronov Charitable Foundation concentrates its giving on Orthodox Jewish educational and outreach institutions, backing organizations that run adult Torah study (kollel) programs and broader Jewish outreach/engagement initiatives. Grants are few but large, often made repeatedly to the same grantees, and include both national/international Jewish outreach groups and some local community synagogues/kollels. The foundation favors programmatic and philanthropic support rather than a wide diversity of causes.
Concentrated, high-value grants with repeat funding to a small set of core grantees; predominantly philanthropic/program support rather than many small or one-off gifts.
The Jake Aronov Charitable Foundation’s recent grantmaking is shaped by large, repeated commitments to Orthodox Jewish education and outreach. The biggest award in the record is $720,000 to Aish Global Inc in 2025, and the same organization also received $540,000 in 2024, showing a clear pattern of continued support. Jewish Unity International received $600,000 in 2024 and $500,000 in 2025, another example of the foundation backing the same Jewish philanthropic platform across years. The foundation also funds full-time adult Torah study and community-based Jewish learning. Toras Dovid Community Kollel received $500,000 in 2025, while Atlanta Kollel received $437,500 in 2024 and $225,000 in 2025. Its portfolio also includes Chabad of Alabama, which was awarded $300,000 in 2025 and $150,000 in 2024, alongside schools and congregations serving Jewish communities in Atlanta, Brooklyn, and beyond. The grant record points to a funder that makes comparatively few awards, but often returns to the same institutions with substantial support.
One clear cause area is Jewish outreach and engagement. The foundation gave $720,000 to Aish Global Inc in 2025 for general support and $540,000 in 2024 for philanthropic support, alongside $360,000 to Aish Hatorah New York in 2023 for philanthropic support. A second focus is adult Torah study through kollels. Toras Dovid Community Kollel received $500,000 in 2025 for general support, and Atlanta Scholars Kollell received $180,000 in 2025 and $50,000 in 2024 for general support and philanthropic support. It also supports Jewish educational institutions. Temima High School for Girls received $80,000 in both 2023 and 2024 for education, while Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael received $96,500 in 2023 and $89,565 in 2024 for philanthropic support. Community-facing support appears as well, including Chabad of Alabama in Birmingham.
Typical grants cluster in the five-figure to low-six-figure range, with a p25 of $18,000, a median of $72,500, and a p75 of $112,500. The record also includes several much larger awards, which lift the average size above the median. The pattern is repeat giving: multiple recipients appear in more than one year, including Aish Global Inc, Jewish Unity International, Atlanta Kollel, Chabad of Alabama, American Friends of Meorot Yerushalayim, Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael, Temima High School for Girls, Beth Jacob Atlanta, and Quality of Life. The foundation operates as a private charitable foundation and does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. No application process is described in the data.
$280K
$13.3M
$4.5M
$469K
Most grants fall between $18K and $113K, with a median of $73K.
25th Percentile
$18K
Median
$73K
75th Percentile
$113K
About 5% of grants go to recipients in GA.
Top 2 recipient countries by grant volume for Jake Aronov Charitable Foundation.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 57 | $6.3M | 98.3% |
| 2 | South Africa |
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Notable grantees: Aish Global Inc, Jewish Unity International, Atlanta Kollel, Toras Dovid Community Kollel, Chabad of Alabama
Grantmaking is regional, with Alabama receiving the highest share of grants by count, even though only 4% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state. Atlanta is a major center in the portfolio, with grants to Atlanta Kollell, Atlanta Scholars Kollell, Beth Jacob Atlanta, Temima High School for Girls, Torah Day School, and Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael. Other recurring locations include Brooklyn, New York; Lakewood, New Jersey; and Birmingham, Alabama. The country distribution is overwhelmingly U.S.-based, with 46 grants in the United States and 1 grant in SF.
Its giving centers on Orthodox Jewish education and outreach, especially kollel programs, Jewish unity and engagement work, and community institutions such as schools, synagogues, and Chabad-related organizations. Recent grants include support for adult Torah study, Jewish philanthropic platforms, and Jewish educational institutions in several U.S. cities.
Yes. The record shows repeated support across years for multiple recipients, including Aish Global Inc in 2024 and 2025, Jewish Unity International in 2024 and 2025, Atlanta Kollel in 2024 and 2025, and Chabad of Alabama in 2024 and 2025.
The grant-size distribution is relatively high: p25 is $18,000, median grant size is $72,500, and p75 is $112,500. That suggests the foundation often gives in the five-figure range, while also making some much larger awards.
Its grantmaking is regional, and Alabama is the top state by grant count. Atlanta is also a major hub in the portfolio, with multiple grants to institutions there, while other recurring recipient locations include Brooklyn and Lakewood.
The recent record includes general support, philanthropic support, and education funding. The foundation’s stated philosophy tags also point to general operating support, unrestricted or general support, philanthropic core support, and organizational or core operating funding.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
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| $180K |
1.7% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEKUSHARIM INC | DUNWOODY, GA | $60,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| CHABAD UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA | TUSCALOOSA, AL | $45,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| YESHIVA OHR YISRAEL INC | MONSEY, NY | $37,800 | 2026 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| ATLANTA SCHOLARS KOLLELL | ATLANTA, GA | $30,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MEOROT YERUSHALAYIM | BROOKLYN, NY | $25,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| BETH JACOB ATLANTA | ATLANTA, GA | $20,700 | 2026 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| NER ISRAEL RABBINICAL COLLEGE | BALTIMORE, MD | $19,200 | 2026 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| BIRTHRIGHT ISRAEL FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $18,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MOSDOS BOSTON IN ISRAEL INC | BROOKLYN, NY | $9,600 | 2026 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| CHABAD INTOWN | ATLANTA, GA | $9,600 | 2026 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| JEWISH HERITAGE MOVEMENT | WILLISTON PARK, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS |
| AISH GLOBAL INC | CLIFTON, NY | $720,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TORAS DOVID COMMUNITY KOLLEL | MONSEY, NY | $500,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| JEWISH UNITY INTERNATIONAL | ATLANTA, GA | $500,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CHABAD OF ALABAMA | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $300,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ATLANTA KOLLEL | ATLANTA, GA | $225,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ATLANTA SCHOLARS KOLLELL | ATLANTA, GA | $180,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| OHR SOMAYACH SOUTH AFRICA | SEA POINT, CA | $180,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ALIYOS SHLOMO | BROOKLYN, NY | $150,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MEOROT YERUSHALAYIM | BROOKLYN, NY | $75,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BETH JACOB ATLANTA | ATLANTA, GA | $60,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LEV ECHAD LEV MODIN TRU | LAKEWOOD, NJ | $36,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| QUALITY OF LIFE | LAKEWOOD, NJ | $36,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MOSDOS VERETZKY | LAKEWOOD, NJ | $18,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TORAH DAY SCHOOL | ATLANTA, GA | $18,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CHABAD OF SOUTHERN MN | ROCHESTER, MN | $18,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| JUST ONE LIFE | NEW YORK, NY | $18,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CONGREGATION NACHLAS MEIR | BROOKLYN, NY | $18,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LEMA'AN ACHAI | OCEANSIDE, NY | $16,380 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PIRCHEI OF ATLANTA INC | ATLANTA, GA | $12,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| YAD L'YAD CHARITY FUND | ATLANTA, GA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NER ISRAEL RABBINICAL COLLEGE | BALTIMORE, MD | $9,600 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| CMCH ELEMENTARY | ATLANTA, GA | $9,600 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| JEWISH FUNDERS NETWORK | NEW YORK, NY | $3,600 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| JEWISH UNITY INTERNATIONAL | ATLANTA, GA | $600,000 | 2024 | PHILANTHROPIC |
| AISH GLOBAL INC | CLIFTON, NY | $540,000 | 2024 | PHILANTHROPIC |
| ATLANTA KOLLEL | ATLANTA, GA | $437,500 | 2024 | PHILANTHROPIC |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MEOROT YERUSHALAYIM | BROOKLYN, NY | $180,000 | 2024 | PHILANTHROPIC |
| CHABAD OF ALABAMA | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $150,000 | 2024 | PHILANTHROPIC |
| LOVING CLASSROOM THE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE CENTER | RYE, NY | $100,000 | 2024 | PHILANTHROPIC |
| YESHIVA OHR YISRAEL | ATLANTA, GA | $89,565 | 2024 | PHILANTHROPIC |
| TEMIMA HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS | ATLANTA, GA | $80,000 | 2024 | EDUCATION |
| ATLANTA SCHOLARS KOLLELL | ATLANTA, GA | $50,000 | 2024 | PHILANTHROPIC |
| QUALITY OF LIFE | LAKEWOOD, NJ | $36,000 | 2024 | PHILANTHROPIC |
| TORAH DAY SCHOOL | ATLANTA, GA | $36,000 | 2024 | PHILANTHROPIC |
| CHABAD OF SOUTHERN MN | ROCHESTER, MN | $18,000 | 2024 | PHILANTHROPIC |
| CHABAD INTOWN | ATLANTA, GA | $18,000 | 2024 | PHILANTHROPIC |
| LEV ECHAD LEV MODIN TRU | LAKEWOOD, NJ | $18,000 | 2024 | PHILANTHROPIC |
| KOLLEL INTERNATIONAL | LAKEWOOD, NJ | $14,200 | 2024 | PHILANTHROPIC |
| PIRCHEI OF ATLANTA INC | ATLANTA, GA | $12,000 | 2024 | PHILANTHROPIC |
MEKUSHARIM INC
$60,000SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
CHABAD UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
$45,000SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
YESHIVA OHR YISRAEL INC
$37,800SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
ATLANTA SCHOLARS KOLLELL
$30,000SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MEOROT YERUSHALAYIM
$25,000SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
BETH JACOB ATLANTA
$20,700SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
NER ISRAEL RABBINICAL COLLEGE
$19,200SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MOSDOS BOSTON IN ISRAEL INC
$9,600SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
CHABAD INTOWN
$9,600SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
JEWISH HERITAGE MOVEMENT
$5,000SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
TORAS DOVID COMMUNITY KOLLEL
$500,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CHABAD OF ALABAMA
$300,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ATLANTA KOLLEL
$225,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ATLANTA SCHOLARS KOLLELL
$180,000GENERAL SUPPORT
OHR SOMAYACH SOUTH AFRICA
$180,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ALIYOS SHLOMO
$150,000GENERAL SUPPORT
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MEOROT YERUSHALAYIM
$75,000GENERAL SUPPORT
BETH JACOB ATLANTA
$60,000GENERAL SUPPORT
LEV ECHAD LEV MODIN TRU
$36,000GENERAL SUPPORT
QUALITY OF LIFE
$36,000GENERAL SUPPORT
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MOSDOS VERETZKY
$18,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CHABAD OF SOUTHERN MN
$18,000GENERAL SUPPORT
JUST ONE LIFE
$18,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CONGREGATION NACHLAS MEIR
$18,000GENERAL SUPPORT
LEMA'AN ACHAI
$16,380GENERAL SUPPORT
PIRCHEI OF ATLANTA INC
$12,000GENERAL SUPPORT
YAD L'YAD CHARITY FUND
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
NER ISRAEL RABBINICAL COLLEGE
$9,600EDUCATION
CMCH ELEMENTARY
$9,600GENERAL SUPPORT
ATLANTA KOLLEL
$437,500PHILANTHROPIC
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MEOROT YERUSHALAYIM
$180,000PHILANTHROPIC
CHABAD OF ALABAMA
$150,000PHILANTHROPIC
LOVING CLASSROOM THE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE CENTER
$100,000PHILANTHROPIC
TEMIMA HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
$80,000EDUCATION
ATLANTA SCHOLARS KOLLELL
$50,000PHILANTHROPIC
QUALITY OF LIFE
$36,000PHILANTHROPIC
CHABAD OF SOUTHERN MN
$18,000PHILANTHROPIC
CHABAD INTOWN
$18,000PHILANTHROPIC
LEV ECHAD LEV MODIN TRU
$18,000PHILANTHROPIC
KOLLEL INTERNATIONAL
$14,200PHILANTHROPIC
PIRCHEI OF ATLANTA INC
$12,000PHILANTHROPIC