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IYUN HAPARSHA INC
BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 832983001 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE X30 · Religion-Related · Large ($10M-$50M) · iyunhaparsha.org
revenue
$13.0M
expenses
$13.0M
net assets
$160K
employees
0
volunteers
4
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, STUDY AND SUPPORT IN THE AREA OF EDUCATION AND JUDAISM, TORAH RESEARCH, WRITING AND DISTRIBUTION OF PHILOSOPHICAL MATERIAL, RESEARCH GRANTS TO SUPPORT CULTURAL AND LEGACY RESEARCH, SUPPORT FOR THE NEEDY, AND SUPPORT FOR EMERGENCY FUNDS IN ISRAEL AND WORLDWIDE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Iyun HaParsha supports advanced Torah study among yungerleit (married yeshiva students) by administering weekly parsha-based exams and providing financial stipends to those in need. Founded in 2004, the program encourages in-depth learning of Jewish texts while alleviating financial burdens for participants in Israel and Brooklyn. Stipends are awarded monthly to qualifying students based on exam participation.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Financial Stipend Program
Provides monthly stipends to participating yungerleit in financial need, enabling them to focus on Torah study without compromising family stability.
Weekly Parsha Exams
Administers advanced-level exams on the weekly Torah portion to yungerleit, requiring in-depth study and analysis to qualify for stipends.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Financial Support for Rabbinical Students 2 activities
    • Funding cultural and legacy research through research grants
      Awards grants to support research in cultural and legacy topics, enabling scholarly work in Jewish tradition and heritage.
    • Weekly Torah study program with stipends for participants in financial need
      Provides a weekly Torah study program on the Parsha, including monthly tests and monthly stipends awarded to yungerleit (advanced Talmudic scholars) who pass advanced weekly exams, helping alleviate financial burdens. The program has engaged thousands of yungerleit since 2004.
  • Jewish Textual and Educational Publishing 1 activity
    • Conducting and disseminating Torah-based research and philosophical writings
      Engages in original Torah research and produces philosophical material that is written and distributed to promote deeper understanding of Jewish thought.
  • Structured Jewish Text Study Programs 1 activity
    • Providing cultural and educational programs in Judaism and Torah study
      Offers cultural and educational activities centered on Judaism and Torah study, complementing structured learning initiatives with broader educational engagement.
  • Disaster-Resilient Home Reconstruction 1 activity
    • Providing direct support for individuals in need
      Offers assistance to economically disadvantaged individuals, including financial support and emergency aid, both locally and internationally.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$13.00M
Contributions & grants$13.00M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$12.99M
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$12.96M
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$160K
Cash$160K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$160K
Liquid reserves0.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +25.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 4
  • ABRAHAM MULLER — DIRECTOR
  • CHARLES KLEIN — DIRECTOR
  • JOSEPH FRANK — TREASURER
  • MARK CALLER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • Iyun Haparsha Network — Member of a network supporting Torah study and financial aid for yungerleit in Israel.
  • Yungerleit Partner — Participants in the Iyun HaParsha program who study weekly and take exams to qualify for stipends.
strategies · 2

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.

  • Faith-Based Education and Religious Scholarship
    methodology: faith-based education and scholarship
    By advancing Jewish education and religious scholarship through cultural programming and the dissemination of philosophical writings, we strengthen communal religious life because sustained engagement with Torah and Jewish thought fosters spiritual continuity and intellectual depth.
  • Incentivized Torah Study with Dignity
    methodology: incentivized_learning
    By providing financial incentives alongside structured learning and testing, we deepen engagement in Torah study because it supports yungerleit (advanced Talmudic students) in a way that preserves dignity and enables sustained religious scholarship.