The Morris & Sylvia Trachten Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Morris & Sylvia Trachten Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $424,290 in 81 grants; the typical grant was $770 and the largest $82,000. 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$424,290
- Number of grants81
- Typical grant$770
- Largest grant$82,000
- Assets$7.2 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $264,728 the year before.
38% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $264,728 | 83 | $6.7 million |
| 2024 | $424,290 | 81 | $7.2 million |
How to apply
The Morris & Sylvia Trachten Family Foundation 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 The Morris & Sylvia Trachten Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 34 | $306,920 |
| Connecticut | 13 | $91,640 |
| California | 21 | $12,700 |
| Colorado | 3 | $7,190 |
| Florida | 2 | $2,160 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $540 |
| Oregon | 1 | $500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $360 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $360 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven Inc | General & Unrestricted | $82,000 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel-North American Council | ForNitzana SELA/MASA Aliyah Education/Bedouin High School, Emergency Housing for Displaced Israelis | $50,000 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel-North American Council | for Afula, Hurfesh Druse Village, and the Esther Romm Garden Tsefat | $26,600 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel-North American Council | ForJordon River Village overnight camp in the Galilee towards a bomb shelter | $25,000 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel-North American Council | Amit Jr. and Sr. Kamah School in Yerucham STEM Technology Program | $25,000 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel-North American Council | the Israel Fellow Sheliach Program | $25,000 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel-North American Council | Maker Rooms at the Ben Yakir Youth Village/Kefar Haroeh | $25,000 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel-North American Council | for expanded emergency counseling/therapy in the Negev/Eshkol Region for the Eshkol Resilience Center (Partnership Jew Agency/JNF USA) | $20,000 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel-North American Council | To provide funding to Hashmer Ha'Chadash Environmental and Farming Land Management High School Education Programs at boarding schools and nationwide programs | $18,000 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel-North American Council | Israel Tennis Center Scholarship Fund | $18,000 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel-North American Council | to the Jordan River Village for all Israelis for care, nurturing, housing, feeding and trauma | $14,400 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel-North American Council | To Ashkelon Family Nest post October 7th/acute trauma, counseling daily workshops/child care and food | $10,000 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel-North American Council | For Leket Israel | $10,000 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel-North American Council | To support the Youth Village Bicycle Programs for new students housed at Youth Villages | $10,000 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel-North American Council | Youth Village Graduate High School Scholarship Fund | $6,000 |
| Chabad Center at University of Colorado Inc | Charitable Event | $3,600 |
| Congregation Beth Israel | General & Unrestricted | $3,600 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel-North American Council | Charitable Event | $3,600 |
| Jewish Collaborative of Orange County | General & Unrestricted | $3,600 |
| Westchester Jewish Community Services Inc | support for distinct emergency needs of people in the community | $3,600 |
| American Friends of Jordan River Village Foundatio | General & Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | General & Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation | Israel Emergency Fund | $1,800 |
| Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life | General & Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life | General & Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Israeli-American Council | Orange County programs | $1,800 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel-North American Council | For NATAL to the trauma center for war and related trauma in Tel Aviv | $1,800 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel-North American Council | Hadassah Hospital Trauma Center | $1,800 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel-North American Council | The Victims of Terror Fund | $1,800 |
| Jewishcolorado | General & Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Join Israel Inc | Lifeline for Seniors | $1,800 |
| Jewishcolorado | for the Denver Academy of Torah & Flagship | $1,790 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,100 |
| Anti-Defamation League of Bnai Brith - Connecticut | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Chabad Jewish Center of Dana Point | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Ezra Academy of Greater New Haven Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hias Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel-North American Council | Magen David Adom Ambulance Medical Emergency Services | $1,000 |
| Jewish Collaborative of Orange County | Kosher Dill Pickleball | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Trachten
- Gary Trachten
- Vicki Trachten-Schwartz
- Roberta Trachten-Zeve
- Margo Zeve
Questions people ask
Does The Morris & Sylvia Trachten Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Morris & Sylvia Trachten Family Foundation give?
$424,290 in tax year 2024, across 81 grants, with a typical grant of $770.
Who runs The Morris & Sylvia Trachten Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David Trachten (Chairman of the Board, Trustee), Gary Trachten (Sec, Trustee), Vicki Trachten-Schwartz (Pres, Trustee) and Roberta Trachten-Zeve (Trustee, Treas) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Morris & Sylvia Trachten Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and housing and homelessness.