Dka Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Dka Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Forest Hills, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $215,618 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $1,804 and the largest $108,000. 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$215,618
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$1,804
- Largest grant$108,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2024 was up from $128,129 the year before.
65% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $36,894 | 18 | $3.8 million |
| 2023 | $128,129 | 24 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $215,618 | 23 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
Dka 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 Dka Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1 | $108,000 |
| Colorado | 10 | $77,313 |
| New York | 6 | $10,705 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,800 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,800 |
| California | 2 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Foundation for Defense of Democracies | For charity's specified services | $108,000 |
| Theatre Aspen | For charity's specified services | $22,500 |
| Csu Foundation (Lucy's Scholars Endowment) | For charity's specified services | $18,000 |
| JCC of Aspen | For charity's specified services | $18,000 |
| Kulturecity | For charity's specified services | $10,000 |
| Golshim L'chaim - Ski to Live (60 SHS Nath) | For charity's specified services | $6,123 |
| Highland Beach Police & Fire Foundation | For charity's specified services | $5,000 |
| Rerun Inc | For charity's specified services | $5,000 |
| Golshim L'chaim - Ski to Live (394 SHS WBD) | For charity's specified services | $4,306 |
| Aspen Community Foundation | For charity's specified services | $3,600 |
| Congregation Shearith Israel | For charity's specified services | $3,375 |
| Chris Klug Foundation (Leadville Trail 100 MTB) | For charity's specified services | $1,804 |
| Bruce C Abrams Foundation | For charity's specified services | $1,800 |
| Maccabi USA | For charity's specified services | $1,800 |
| Wilderness Workshop | For charity's specified services | $1,800 |
| Avh Foundation (Avhf Healthy Journey Symposiu 2025) | For charity's specified services | $1,000 |
| Guardian Revival | For charity's specified services | $1,000 |
| Nyrr Team for Kids | For charity's specified services | $540 |
| Read Ahead | For charity's specified services | $540 |
| Pack Lyfe Rescue Inc | For charity's specified services | $500 |
| Pasadena Humane | For charity's specified services | $500 |
| Baruch College Fund | For charity's specified services | $250 |
| Friends of Aspen Animal Shelter | For charity's specified services | $180 |
Officers and trustees
- David Aboodi
- Gabrielle Aboodi
Questions people ask
Does Dka Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dka Charitable Trust give?
$215,618 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $1,804.
Who runs Dka Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists David Aboodi (Trustee - As Required) and Gabrielle Aboodi (Trustee - As Required).
What does Dka Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and animals.