Joseph Hara Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Joseph Hara Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Winter Park, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $126,438 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$126,438
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was down from $127,327 the year before.
43% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,746 | 18 | $1.1 million |
| 2023 | $127,327 | 15 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $126,438 | 21 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Joseph Hara 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 Joseph Hara Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $79,000 |
| Florida | 12 | $40,438 |
| California | 2 | $3,500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $2,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UJA Federation New York | Charitable purpose, general funds | $60,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Charitable purposes, improving quality of life for people of israel | $13,000 |
| Chabad of Ucf | Religious purposes, general funds | $10,000 |
| Congregation Ohev-Shalom | Religious purposes, general funds | $6,438 |
| Holocaust Memorial Resource | Charitable purposes, general funds | $6,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Charitable purpose, general funds | $5,000 |
| Shalom Orlando | Charitable purpose, general funds | $5,000 |
| Orlando Torah Academy | Religious purpose, general fund | $5,000 |
| Chabad of North Orlando | Religious purpose, general funds | $3,000 |
| Growing Place | Education, general fund | $3,000 |
| American Red Cross | Charitable purposes, general funds | $2,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Charitable purpose, general funds | $1,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | Charitable purposes, community programming - food pantry, family self-suficency program | $1,000 |
| Jewish Pavillion | Charitable purposes, enhancing the quality of life of elders | $1,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | Charitable purpose, general fund | $1,000 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel Inc | Religious purposes, general fund | $1,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Charitable purpose, general fund | $1,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Charitable purposes, general funds | $500 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Charitable purposes, general funds | $500 |
| Temple Israel Cemetary | Charitable purpose, general funds | $500 |
| Ikar | Religious purpose, general fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Hara
- Barbara Hara
Questions people ask
Does Joseph Hara Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joseph Hara Charitable Trust give?
$126,438 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Joseph Hara Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert Hara (Trustee) and Barbara Hara (Trustee).
What does Joseph Hara Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and human services.