Yaakov's Dream
Preselected recipients only
Yaakov's Dream is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $67,924 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $652 and the largest $20,419. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$67,924
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$652
- Largest grant$20,419
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1,699 the year before.
100% of its 2024 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 | $1,699 | 2 | $762 |
| 2024 | $67,924 | 29 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Yaakov's Dream 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Yaakov's Dream funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 29 | $67,924 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various | Grant | $20,419 |
| Rabbi David Segal | Grant | $12,322 |
| Keren Beerot | Grant | $6,910 |
| Berel Nabutovsky | Grant | $5,318 |
| Nina Taran | Grant | $4,000 |
| Miryam Ginzburg | Grant | $3,038 |
| Rabbi Avram Cohen | Grant | $2,656 |
| Leon Shuchman | Grant | $2,297 |
| Congregation Torah & Prayer | Grant | $1,530 |
| Torah Lishma | Grant | $1,100 |
| Daria Kontorovic | Grant | $1,038 |
| Moshe Shchetkin | Grant | $972 |
| Sabina Dopiro | Grant | $800 |
| Anna Sapoznikov | Grant | $689 |
| Richard Samuels | Grant | $652 |
| Rabbi Igal Polischuk | Grant | $557 |
| Natalia Feinberg | Grant | $554 |
| Michael Vraftig | Grant | $503 |
| Beit Hodesh Shaarei Yizhak | Grant | $501 |
| Eva Levit | Grant | $381 |
| Michael Kohman | Grant | $332 |
| Keren Pninat Hahinuch | Grant | $274 |
| Meir Asher Kozlo | Grant | $241 |
| Jakov Tarnorutsky | Grant | $198 |
| Rabbi Nahum Weifish | Grant | $198 |
| Efim Markovetski | Grant | $141 |
| Rabbi Yosef Svirsky | Grant | $102 |
| Boris Konizki | Grant | $102 |
| Alexander Limov | Grant | $99 |
Officers and trustees
- Irina Tarnovsky
- Edward Tarnovsky
Questions people ask
Does Yaakov's Dream accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Yaakov's Dream give?
$67,924 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $652.
Who runs Yaakov's Dream?
Its 2024 filing lists Irina Tarnovsky (President) and Edward Tarnovsky (Secretary).
What does Yaakov's Dream fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.