Melly & Rochelle Lifshitz Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Melly & Rochelle Lifshitz Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Boca Raton, Florida. In tax year 2023 it gave $82,800 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $23,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$82,800
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$23,500
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2023 was down from $395,851 the year before.
46% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $188,800 | 22 | $5.5 million |
| 2022 | $395,851 | 29 | $5.5 million |
| 2023 | $82,800 | 13 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
Melly & Rochelle Lifshitz 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 Melly & Rochelle Lifshitz Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $69,600 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $12,200 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chevra Shaas and Mishnayoth Chevra Shaas and Mishnayoth | Education | $23,500 |
| Gateways Organization Gateways Organization | Charity | $19,500 |
| Keren Hatzedaka Keren Hatzedaka | Charity | $7,200 |
| Ny Synagogue Ny Synagogue | Synagogue | $6,800 |
| Mentorah Mentorah | Education | $5,500 |
| Avigdors Helping Hand Avigdors Helping Hand | Charity | $5,000 |
| Maayan Academy Maayan Academy | Education | $5,000 |
| Mikvah USA Mikvah USA | Charity | $5,000 |
| Amudim Amudim | Charity | $1,800 |
| Achiezer Achiezer | Charity | $1,000 |
| Give Fund Give Fund | Charity | $1,000 |
| Young Israel of Lawrence Cedarhurst Young Israel of Lawrence Cedarhurst | Synagogue | $1,000 |
| Shuvu Return Shuvu Return | Charity | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Menachum Lifshitz
- Rochelle Lifshitz
- Daniel Lifshitz
Questions people ask
Does Melly & Rochelle Lifshitz Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Melly & Rochelle Lifshitz Charitable Trust give?
$82,800 in tax year 2023, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Melly & Rochelle Lifshitz Charitable Trust?
Its 2023 filing lists Menachum Lifshitz (Officer), Rochelle Lifshitz (Officer) and Daniel Lifshitz (Officer).
What does Melly & Rochelle Lifshitz Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.