Charles S Raizen Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Charles S Raizen Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Scarsdale, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $223,500 in 58 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$223,500
- Number of grants58
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was up from $176,800 the year before.
26% of its 2024 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 | $176,800 | 46 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $223,500 | 58 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
Charles S Raizen Foundation Inc 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 Charles S Raizen Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 36 | $167,000 |
| Florida | 13 | $31,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $5,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of SPL | Support for the library | $50,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | Fighting antisemitism and hatred | $20,000 |
| Anti Defamation League | Fighting antisemitism and hatred | $20,000 |
| Mt Washington Observatory | Researching earth's weather | $10,000 |
| White Plains Hospital | Medical care | $10,000 |
| Scarsdale Adult School | Continuing education | $7,500 |
| Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps | Community ambulance service | $7,500 |
| Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy | Medical research | $5,000 |
| Lafayette College | Education | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | Support for the arts | $5,000 |
| Program for Jewish Genetic Health | Genetic health care and education | $5,000 |
| Sarasota Art Museum | Support for the arts | $5,000 |
| Sarasota Memorial Hospital | Support healthcare services | $5,000 |
| Slingshot | Philanthropy for jewish community | $5,000 |
| Union for Reform Judaism | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Asolo Repertory Theatre | Performing arts | $5,000 |
| Jew Fed of Sarasota-Manatee (UJA) | Jewish community services | $5,000 |
| New York Philharmonic | Support for the arts | $3,000 |
| Albert Einstein College of Medicine | Medical care | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic | Comprehensive sex education | $2,500 |
| Temple Israel of New Rochelle | House of worship | $2,500 |
| UJA | Jewish community services | $2,500 |
| WCC Foundation | Community support | $2,500 |
| Kennedy Center | Support for the arts | $2,000 |
| Marie Selby Botanical Gardens | Support bayfront sanctuaries | $2,000 |
| Sarasota Orchestra | Support for the arts | $2,000 |
| Mote Marine | Marine research | $1,500 |
| Colgate University | Education | $1,000 |
| Cornell University | Education | $1,000 |
| Gilda's Club of Westchester | Suuport for people with cancer | $1,000 |
| Grad Bag | Support for college students | $1,000 |
| New Israel Fund | Fighting jewish & arab inequality | $1,000 |
| Ringling Museum | Support arts and education | $1,000 |
| Scarsdale Edgemont Family Counselin | Community counseling services | $1,000 |
| Scarsdale Foundation | Promote civic welfare | $1,000 |
| The Ninety Second Street Y | Community & cultural center | $1,000 |
| Thirteen - Public Television | Public television | $1,000 |
| Westchester Jewish Comm Services | Support for the jewish community | $1,000 |
| William Burke Foundation - WPH | Rehabilitation services | $1,000 |
| AIDS Foundation | Fight AIDS | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jill Serling
- David Raizen
- Robert Serling
- Spencer Serling
- Austin Serling
Questions people ask
Does Charles S Raizen Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Charles S Raizen Foundation Inc give?
$223,500 in tax year 2024, across 58 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Charles S Raizen Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Jill Serling (Co - Preside), David Raizen (Co-President), Robert Serling (Treasurer) and Spencer Serling (Vice Preside) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Charles S Raizen Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.