Charitarian
Accepts applications
Charitarian is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $930,139 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $27,500 and the largest $135,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$930,139
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$27,500
- Largest grant$135,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.4 million the year before.
59% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 33 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $930,139 | 22 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lawrence B Benenson 155 E 44th Street 28th FL, New York, NY 10017 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 867-0990 |
| What to submit | No formal requirements; amount and purposes must be stated |
What Charitarian funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 | $725,139 |
| Texas | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $35,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $30,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $25,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $24,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $20,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of Modern Art | General support | $135,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York | General support | $125,613 |
| Chamah International | General support | $106,626 |
| 92nd Street Y | General support | $70,000 |
| Brighter Bites | General support | $50,000 |
| Frick Collection | General support | $50,000 |
| National Institute for Reproductive | General support | $48,150 |
| United Lubavitcher Yeshiva | General support | $47,000 |
| American Folk Art Musuem | General support | $35,000 |
| People for the American Way | General support | $35,000 |
| Connecticut Public Broadcasting | General support | $30,000 |
| Chess in the Schools | General support | $25,000 |
| Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Hunter College Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Ny Birth Control Access Project | General support | $25,000 |
| Chabad of Chapel Hilldurham | General support | $24,000 |
| Moma PS1 | General support | $23,250 |
| Give to Research DBA | General support | $20,000 |
| Museum of the American Revolution | General support | $20,000 |
| Daniel W Offit Fund to Fight Glioblastoma | General support | $5,000 |
| Avenues for Justice | General support | $4,500 |
| Manuscript Society | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lawrence B Benenson
Questions people ask
Does Charitarian accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Charitarian give?
$930,139 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $27,500.
Who runs Charitarian?
Its 2024 filing lists Lawrence B Benenson (Trustee).
What does Charitarian fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and education.