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American Friends of Gedulat Mordech

Preselected recipients only Brooklyn, New York · EIN 204947132

American Friends of Gedulat Mordech is a private foundation in Brooklyn, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $54,200 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $33,200. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $40,500 the year before.

100% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$119,0007$44,872
2024$40,5003$4,372
2025$54,2004$138

How to apply

American Friends of Gedulat Mordech 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What American Friends of Gedulat Mordech funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York3$53,200
Illinois1$1,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual
NY
Religious & charitable$33,200
Individual
NY
$10,000
Ahavat Yisroel Humanity Inc
Brooklyn, NY
Religious & charitable$10,000
American Friends of Notnim Tikva
Chicago, IL
Religious & charitable$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does American Friends of Gedulat Mordech accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does American Friends of Gedulat Mordech give?

$54,200 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs American Friends of Gedulat Mordech?

Its 2025 filing lists Mordechi C Dreyfuss (President), Rivka Dreyfuss (Secretary) and Jacob Silver (Treasurer).

What does American Friends of Gedulat Mordech fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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