Atran Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Atran Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Englewood, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $900,500 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $130,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$900,500
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$130,000
- Assets$24.7 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2024 was down from $995,000 the year before.
7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $995,000 | 37 | $23.2 million |
| 2024 | $900,500 | 29 | $24.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mr Judah Fischer 155 North Dean St 3rd Floor Ste 3D, Englewood, NJ 07631 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (201) 569-9677, foundatran@gmail.com |
| What to submit | The grant proposals must contain the following: 1)the nature of the project. 2)the objectives of the project, including its significance and usefulness. 3)the program or plan for achieving the objectives. 4)the estimated time period needed to carry out the program and realize the objectives. 5)an itemized budget showing: a.total cost of the project. B.contributions by the applicant and by others. C.amount requested from atran foundation inc. 6)whether, if the objectives are realized, it is expected that the project will be continued thereafter and, if so, to what extent additional financial support will be required for its continuance, as well as expected sources of additional funds. 7)whether and how the results of the project will be disseminated. 8)a copy of the ruling granting federal tax exemption pursuant to section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code; only tax-exempt organizations should apply. |
| Restrictions | Grant recipients are expected to forward periodic progress reports to atran foundation inc. And, upon termination of the project, to submit a final report in narrative form, as well as a detailed statement of disbursements. Funds not expended are required to be returned to atran foundation inc. |
What Atran Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 22 | $812,500 |
| New Jersey | 5 | $75,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $13,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yivo Institute for Jewish Research | Challenge grant and new archive project | $130,000 |
| The Forward Association | Investigative fund and the forverts | $120,000 |
| Workmen's Circlearbeter Inc | Yiddishfest and cultural programs, campership incentive program, jewish literacy project, and youth stand up for justice program | $120,000 |
| The National Yiddish Theatre - Folksbiene | General support | $60,000 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | Atran professor of yiddish and fellowship support | $50,000 |
| Jewish Labor Committee | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | East harlem outreach project, human rights program, and bioethics national conference | $40,000 |
| Workers Defense League | General support | $35,000 |
| Center for Traditional Music & Dance Inc | General support | $30,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | General support | $25,000 |
| Office of Concern Food Pantry at St Cecilia's | General support | $25,000 |
| T'ruah | Anti-slavery and trafficking programs | $25,000 |
| The Jewish Theological Seminary | Project judaica | $20,000 |
| Teach | General support | $18,000 |
| New Yiddish Repertory Theater | General support | $15,000 |
| New York Jewish Agenda | General support | $15,000 |
| Rural and Migrant Ministry Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| The Educational Alliance Inc | Project ore | $15,000 |
| United Negro College Fund | General support | $15,000 |
| Congregation Beit Simchat Torah | Social justice program | $10,000 |
| The American Labor Musuem | General support | $10,000 |
| The New Milford Education Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Play Is Forward Project Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| US Friends of Dror Israel | General support | $8,000 |
| Bend the Arc | General support | $7,500 |
| In Geveb Inc | General support | $7,000 |
| Di Goldene Keyt (The Golden Chain) | General support | $5,000 |
| League for Yiddish | General support | $5,000 |
| Yiddish Iniative Inc | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alison Fischer
- Robert A Kaplan
- Samuel Norich
- Harris K Atran
- Edward R Burns
- Judah Fischer
- David Muller
- Jeffrey Novak
- Susan J Atran
- Zachary Atran
- Jonathan Brent
- Michael Dettelbach
- Rachel Fishman-Feddersen
- Arieh Lebowitz
- Michele Novak
Questions people ask
Does Atran Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Atran Foundation Inc give?
$900,500 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Atran Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Alison Fischer (President), Robert A Kaplan (Vice President), Samuel Norich (Treasurer) and Harris K Atran (Secretary) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Atran Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.