Torah Defenders Fund
Invitation OnlyLawrence, New York · EIN 46-7292662 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $9,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
22% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yad Eliezer | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $22,500 |
| Lev Lachim | Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $21,600 |
| American Friends of Orchos Chaim | Northridge, CA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Manhattan High School | New York, NY | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Yeshiva Ktana Long Island | Inwood, NY | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Shuvu | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Ahavas Chesed | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $9,000 |
| American Friends Kesher Yehudi | Woodmere, NY | Charitable | $9,000 |
| Torah Academy for Girls | Far Rockaway, NY | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Ayelet Hashachar | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Yeshiva Siach Chaim | Great Neck, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Cong Shaarey Tefila | Lawrence, NY | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Crib Efrat | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Chasdei Yitzchok | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $1,600 |
| Ohr Someach | Lakewood, NJ | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Ora Zvi | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Even Shesiya | Far Rockaway, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Torah Life Kollel | Cleveland Heights, OH | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Jewish Family Experience | Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Chasdei Avoth | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Shields of Steel | Syosset, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Misc | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $920 |
| Agudas Achim | Lawrence, NY | Charitable | $750 |
| Cong Knesses Israel | Far Rockaway, NY | Charitable | $500 |
| Rambam Mesivta | Lawrence, NY | Charitable | $500 |
| Yeshiva Bnei Torah | Far Rockaway, NY | Charitable | $500 |
| Yad Lachim | New York, NY | Charitable | $180 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals. We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $159,750 | 28 |
| 2023 | $91,300 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513149349100511
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-7292662
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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