Sheldon K Beren Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Sheldon K Beren Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $571,040 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $13,294 and the largest $93,370. 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$571,040
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$13,294
- Largest grant$93,370
- Assets$9.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $726,815 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $484,578 | 22 | $8.2 million |
| 2022 | $440,649 | 19 | $8.5 million |
| 2023 | $726,815 | 21 | $8.7 million |
| 2024 | $571,040 | 20 | $9.3 million |
How to apply
Sheldon K Beren Charitable Trust 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 Sheldon K Beren Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 8 | $250,475 |
| Colorado | 6 | $168,664 |
| New York | 5 | $139,033 |
| Maryland | 1 | $12,868 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Lev Avoth | Charitable | $93,370 |
| Vaad Harabanim | Charitable | $93,370 |
| Yeshiva Toras Chaim | Charitable | $79,596 |
| Congregation Kollel Bais Sheftal | Charitable | $57,770 |
| Beth Medrash Govoha of America | Charitable | $44,868 |
| Hills Academy of Denver | Charitable | $32,170 |
| Beth Jacob High School of Denver | Educational | $28,309 |
| Yeshiva Ohr Naftoli | Charitable | $25,000 |
| American Friends of Yad Eliezer | Charitable | $20,499 |
| Congregation Zera Abraham | Charitable | $13,721 |
| Kollel Beren - Degel Yerushalayim | Charitable | $12,868 |
| Ner Israel Rabbinical College | Educational | $12,868 |
| Sheftal and Miriam Foundation | Charitable | $12,868 |
| American Friends of Ohel Sarah | Charitable | $10,369 |
| Kollel Kinyan Torah | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Living Kiddush Hashem Inc | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Agudath Israel of America | Charitable | $5,147 |
| Boys Town Jerusalem Fdn of Amer Inc | Educational | $5,147 |
| Kahal Shaarei Tefillah | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Merkaz Torah | Charitable | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Zev Beren
- David Beren
- Yechezkel Feldberger
- Dena Beren Grossman
Questions people ask
Does Sheldon K Beren Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sheldon K Beren Charitable Trust give?
$571,040 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $13,294.
Who runs Sheldon K Beren Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Zev Beren (Trustee), David Beren (Trustee), Yechezkel Feldberger (Trustee) and Dena Beren Grossman (Trustee).
What does Sheldon K Beren Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.