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IRANIAN AMERICAN JEWISH FEDERATION OF NEW YORK INC
GREAT NECK, NY · EIN 010651843 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE T30 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Medium ($1M-$10M) · iajfny.org
revenue
$5.6M
expenses
$4.5M
net assets
$9.9M
employees
6
volunteers
50
program ratio
84%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS WHICH PROMOTE SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER CHARITABLE SERVICES IN THE UNITED STATES AND ISRAEL.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Iranian American Jewish Federation of New York is a philanthropic organization founded in 2001 to support the Iranian Jewish community and strengthen ties with Israel. It raises funds to support humanitarian, educational, medical, and social programs in Israel and locally, with a focus on crisis response, IDF soldier support, and community empowerment. The organization has distributed nearly $100 million to over 240 organizations since inception.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Educational Programs
Funds scholarships, smart classrooms, and vocational training in Israeli schools and supports Israel advocacy education
Emergency Support for Israel
Provides rapid financial aid and humanitarian support to communities and individuals affected by conflict, including frontline soldiers, trauma survivors, and displaced families
IDF Soldier Programs
Supports active-duty soldiers through scholarships, mental health services, care packages, and family support programs
Local Emergency Assistance Fund
Provides immediate financial aid to community members in crisis, including food, medication, and medical support
Young Leadership Division (YLD)
Engages young professionals through educational, social, and philanthropic initiatives including Shabbat dinners, advocacy training, and fundraising campaigns
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 2 activities
    • Advocating for Israel and global Jewish communities
      Conducts domestic and international initiatives to promote Zionism, strengthen ties with Israel, and safeguard Jewish communities worldwide.
    • Strengthening local and global Jewish communities
      Offers community support services, organizes solidarity missions to Israel, and produces impact videos to document and share stories of individuals served, enhancing engagement and awareness.
  • Support for Israeli Educational Institutions 1 activity
    • Advancing education in Israel
      Implements and funds educational programs for Israeli youth, supports student development, and sponsors major academic infrastructure, including the computer science building at Bar-Ilan University and the Amigour Housing Complex for seniors and Holocaust survivors.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Engaging young professionals in philanthropy and volunteerism
      Organizes a young professionals group to involve members in volunteer opportunities, organizational activities, and mission-based engagement.
  • Veteran Support Grantmaking 1 activity
    • Expanding access to health and medical services
      Supports health and first aid initiatives, medical research, and trauma treatment programs, including aid for wounded soldiers and survivors of terror attacks.
  • Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
    • Funding social, educational, health, and humanitarian programs in Israel and the U.S.
      Awards grants to approximately 200–240 organizations annually, supporting initiatives in education, health, social services, IDF programming, first aid, and relief for victims of terror in Israel and local communities. Since 2001, has raised nearly $100 million for these causes.
  • Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
    • Providing emergency relief during crises
      Delivers emergency support during wars, terror attacks, natural disasters, and pandemics, including food, medical supplies, and financial aid. Distributed $4.56 million following the October 7 attacks and provided aid during the Ukraine crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Support for Israeli Military and Veterans 1 activity
    • Supporting IDF soldiers and their families
      Provides targeted programs for IDF soldiers, including Shabbat dinners, trauma treatment, and financial grants to bereaved families and wounded reservists through matching initiatives.
  • Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
    • Supporting individuals with special needs
      Implements programs that expand access to services and improve quality of life for individuals with special needs, including through partnerships with organizations like ADI Negev.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5.59M
Contributions & grants$5.74M103%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$186K3%
Other revenue$-334K
expenses
Total expenses$4.46M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising11%
Salaries & benefits$195K
Grants paid out$3.75M
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$10.12M
Cash$4.73M
Investments$0
Liabilities$228K
Net assets$9.90M
Liquid reserves12.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -41.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 25
  • BEN MOOSAZADEH — ASSISTANT TREASURER
  • CHELSEA SASSOUNI SHUMELY — TRUSTEE
  • DANNY ZELOUF — TRUSTEE
  • DAVID EMRANI — VICE PRESIDENT
  • DAVID ESHAGHPOUR — TRUSTEE
  • DR DANIEL ROSHAN — TRUSTEE
  • DR DAVID ABIRI — VICE PRESIDENT
  • DR MICHAEL OHEBSHALOM — TRUSTEE
  • ELLIE COHANIM — TRUSTEE
  • FARZIN KIMIABAKHSH — VICE PRESIDENT
  • FRANK SHAHERY — TREASURER
  • FRED OHEBSHALOM — VICE PRESIDENT
  • HERCEL HAROUNIAN — VICE PRESIDENT
  • HERSEL TORKIAN — EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
  • Joanna Eshaghoff — Trustee
  • KEVIN LALEZARIAN — TRUSTEE
  • KHANDAN KALATY — TRUSTEE
  • KOUROS TORKAN — VICE PRESIDENT
  • LEA COHEN — VICE PRESIDENT
  • LILI SEDAGHATPOUR — VICE PRESIDENT
  • MARJAN GREENBLATT — VICE PRESIDENT
  • MEHRDAD KOHANIM — SECRETARY
  • MIKE M NASSIMI — TRUSTEE
  • MITRA DAMAGHI — TRUSTEE
  • ROBERT KAHEN — VICE CHAIRMAN
relationships · 16

Who they work with

  • ADI Negev Partner — Visited and supported ADI Negev projects through a solidarity mission.
  • Bar-Ilan University Partner — Partnered with IAJF in the development and dedication of the Alexander Grass Computer Science Building.
  • BringThemHomeNow Partner — Organized a meeting with BringThemHomeNow to hear directly from families of hostages.
  • Commonpoint Queens Partner — Partnered with IAJF and UJA-Federation of NY to launch the Tikvah Program and expand the Local Emergency Assistance Fund.
  • IDF Partner — Provides support programs for IDF soldiers.
  • Iranian American Jewish Federation of New York, Inc. Network — Represents the Greater New York area's Iranian Jewish Community and supports local and Israeli organizations.
  • JNF-IAJF Partner — Collaborated with JNF-IAJF on a joint solidarity mission to Israel.
  • Limor Ohebshalom Partner — IAJF Associate Director serving as contact for the Young Leadership program
  • Nefesh B’Nefesh Partner — Partnered to provide Shabbat dinners and support for IDF lone soldiers.
  • Nefesh B’Nefesh Partner — Visited and supported Nefesh B’Nefesh projects through a solidarity mission.
  • OneFamily Partner — Co-sponsored a bereaved family tribute event in Israel and supported victims of terror.
  • OneFamily Partner — Partner organization in a matching grant initiative to support bereaved families of IDF soldiers and wounded reservists.
  • SHAI Partner — Co-sponsored events including a private screening and participated in the Celebrate Israel Parade together.
  • Tova Levine Partner — IAJF Associate Director serving as contact for young professional engagement.
  • UJA-Federation of NY Partner — Partnered with IAJF and Commonpoint Queens to launch the Tikvah Program and expand the Local Emergency Assistance Fund.
  • Young Leadership Division Network — Youth-focused arm of IAJF engaging young adults in the Greater New York area through innovative programs and initiatives.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Heritage-Based Community Mobilization
    methodology: heritage-based_community_mobilization
    By organizing community action and philanthropy around shared Iranian Jewish heritage and a strong connection to Israel, the organization empowers vulnerable populations because collective identity strengthens engagement and giving.
  • Needs-Based Grantmaking for Holistic Support
    methodology: needs-based_grantmaking
    By providing financial grants tailored to the specific needs of bereaved families—including trauma treatment, housing, medical care, education, and basic necessities—the organization improves well-being because personalized support addresses the full scope of hardship.
  • Story-Based Engagement to Foster Empathy
    methodology: story-based_engagement
    By highlighting personal stories and human connections, the organization amplifies impact and fosters empathy because narrative creates emotional resonance that drives deeper engagement.
  • Strategic Grantmaking to Advance Community and Israeli Causes
    methodology: strategic_grantmaking
    By funding organizations that work in education, health, social services, military support, and victim assistance, the organization advances community well-being and Israeli causes because targeted investments strengthen both local and national resilience.
  • Zionist Education for Community Cohesion
    methodology: zionist_education
    By promoting Zionist values and education about Israel’s security and sovereignty, the organization fosters political alignment and community cohesion because shared ideological commitment strengthens collective identity and action.