Am Torah Vchesed Fund LTD
Preselected recipients only
Am Torah Vchesed Fund LTD is a private foundation in Beverly Hills, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $750,010 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $60,000 and the largest $251,331. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$750,010
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$60,000
- Largest grant$251,331
- Assets$11.4 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $584,100 the year before.
43% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 7 | $11.3 million |
| 2024 | $584,100 | 7 | $11.8 million |
| 2025 | $750,010 | 8 | $11.4 million |
How to apply
Am Torah Vchesed Fund LTD says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Am Torah Vchesed Fund LTD funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $601,331 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $128,679 |
| California | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Charities | Charitable | $251,331 |
| Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregati | Charitable | $250,000 |
| American Friends of Yad Eliezer | Charitable | $68,679 |
| Individual | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Eoz Foundation | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Yeshiva of South Shore | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Samuel A Fryer Yavneh Hebrew Academ | Charitable | $20,000 |
| beis medrash of lawrence | Charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dov Silver
- Joseph Melohn
- Michelle Bistricer
Questions people ask
Does Am Torah Vchesed Fund LTD accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Am Torah Vchesed Fund LTD give?
$750,010 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $60,000.
Who runs Am Torah Vchesed Fund LTD?
Its 2025 filing lists Dov Silver (Trustee), Joseph Melohn (Trustee) and Michelle Bistricer (Trustee).
What does Am Torah Vchesed Fund LTD fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.