Ben N Teitel Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Ben N Teitel Charitable Trust is a private foundation in West Bloomfield, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $357,960 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $75,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$357,960
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was down from $478,900 the year before.
39% of its 2025 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 | $610,002 | 43 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $478,900 | 42 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $357,960 | 41 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Ben N Teitel 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 Ben N Teitel Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 13 | $110,960 |
| New York | 12 | $98,250 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $76,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $44,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $11,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 2 | $1,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $750 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Arava Institute | General support | $75,000 |
| Jewish Family Service | General support | $50,000 |
| Avodah - the Jewish Service Corps Inc | General support | $48,500 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | General support | $35,000 |
| Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies Inc | General support | $35,000 |
| Jarc | General support | $22,000 |
| Gesher Human Services | General support | $15,000 |
| Hand in Hand American Friends of Cntr for Jewish Arab Edu in Israel | General support | $10,000 |
| Tikkun Hayam Repair the Sea Inc | General support | $8,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit | General support | $7,000 |
| American Jewish World Service | General support | $5,000 |
| Yad Ezra | General support | $5,000 |
| Food Gatherers | General support | $3,000 |
| Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy Network | General support | $3,000 |
| New Israel Fund | General support | $3,000 |
| Boggy Creek Gang Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Encounter Programs Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| American Friends of Jordan River Village Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| FJC A Foundation of Philanthropic Funds | General support | $2,000 |
| Habonim Dror North America | General support | $2,000 |
| Jewish Reconstructionist Camping Corporation | General support | $2,000 |
| Long Island University | General support | $2,000 |
| Maccabi USA | General support | $2,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York | General support | $2,000 |
| United Way of Southeast Michigan | General support | $2,000 |
| Jewish Theological Seminary | General support | $1,500 |
| American Society for the Protection of Nature Israel Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Camp Friendship | General support | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism | General support | $1,000 |
| Hillel Day School | General support | $1,000 |
| Holocaust Memorial Center | General support | $1,000 |
| Jewish Senior Life Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Keshet Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| American Conference of Cantors Inc | General support | $500 |
| American Friends of Kidum Inc | General support | $500 |
| Ecpat USA End Child Prostitution Child Pornography & Trafficking | General support | $500 |
| Jewish Historical Society of Michigan | General support | $500 |
| University of Judaism Foundation | General support | $500 |
| Adat Shalom Synagogue | General support | $460 |
| Cozihearts Foundation | General support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Gerald S Cook
Questions people ask
Does Ben N Teitel Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ben N Teitel Charitable Trust give?
$357,960 in tax year 2025, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Ben N Teitel Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Gerald S Cook (Trustee).
What does Ben N Teitel Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and education.