EGL Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
EGL Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $18.8 million in 31 grants; the typical grant was $150,000 and the largest $5.7 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$18.8 million
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$150,000
- Largest grant$5.7 million
- Assets$149 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was up from $14.4 million the year before.
46% 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 | $17.7 million | 21 | $142 million |
| 2023 | $14.4 million | 26 | $148 million |
| 2024 | $18.8 million | 31 | $149 million |
How to apply
| Contact | EGL Charitable Foundation C/O Gruss Co 40 W 57th Street 1440, New York, NY 10019 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 446-4268, rh@gruss.com |
| What to submit | Letter giving background of charity, the amount of grant requested and the proposed use of the funds. |
| Restrictions | Generally limited to Jewish charities. |
What EGL Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York. It also paid $850,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 20 | $13.0 million |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $4.4 million |
| New Jersey | 1 | $300,000 |
| California | 2 | $216,606 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $767 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Rockefeller University | General support | $5.7 million |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | General support | $3.9 million |
| Albert Einstein College of Medicine | General support | $2.2 million |
| Individual | General support | $1.4 million |
| Individual | General support | $1.1 million |
| Goshen - Hebrew University | General support | $850,000 |
| Individual | General support | $500,000 |
| Individual | General support | $468,200 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | General support | $450,000 |
| Jewish Orthodox Women's Medical Ass | General support | $335,000 |
| Princeton University | General support | $300,000 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Cente | General support | $292,401 |
| Individual | General support | $250,000 |
| Early Starters International | General support | $200,000 |
| Center for Initiatives in Jewish Ed | General support | $200,000 |
| Dorot Inc | General support | $150,000 |
| Stanford University | General support | $118,853 |
| Regent of the University of Califor | General support | $97,753 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technolo | General support | $97,523 |
| Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies | General support | $75,000 |
| Compassionate Care ALS | General support | $71,858 |
| Hope for Depression Research Founda | General support | $40,000 |
| Iatse National Benefit Funds | General support | $10,000 |
| South Fork Natural History Museum | General support | $7,000 |
| Corporation for Public Broadcasting | General support | $5,000 |
| ACLU - American Civil Liberties Uni | General support | $5,000 |
| New York Historical Society | General support | $2,500 |
| Quincy Asian Resource Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Second Stage Theatre | General support | $1,000 |
| The Carter Center | General support | $1,000 |
| Heart's Cry Children's Ministry | General support | $767 |
Officers and trustees
- Evelyn Lipper
- Daniella Lipper Coules
- David Zislin
Questions people ask
Does EGL Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does EGL Charitable Foundation give?
$18.8 million in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $150,000.
Who runs EGL Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Evelyn Lipper (President), Daniella Lipper Coules (Executive Dir.) and David Zislin (Treasurer).
What does EGL Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.