Gary and Evelyn Trachten Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Gary and Evelyn Trachten Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New Rochelle, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $71,937 in 81 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $12,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$71,937
- Number of grants81
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was down from $74,080 the year before.
16% of its 2025 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 | $50,182 | 67 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $74,080 | 87 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $71,937 | 81 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Gary and Evelyn Trachten Family 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 Gary and Evelyn Trachten Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 43 | $37,392 |
| District of Columbia | 13 | $19,950 |
| Maryland | 2 | $7,560 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,800 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $1,180 |
| California | 5 | $1,115 |
| Georgia | 2 | $450 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $380 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $360 |
| Michigan | 1 | $360 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Jewish Appeal-Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York Inc | General support | $12,000 |
| Hias Inc | General support | $7,200 |
| Pelham Jewish Center | General support | $7,034 |
| New Israel Fund | General support | $5,250 |
| J Street Education Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | General support | $3,600 |
| Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life | General support | $3,600 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | General support | $2,000 |
| United States Association for Unhcr | General support | $2,000 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel Inc | General support | $1,800 |
| World Central Kitchen | General support | $1,800 |
| Big Ears Festival | General support | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Border | General support | $1,000 |
| Project Rozana USA | General support | $1,000 |
| United Way of Westchester and Putnam | General support | $1,000 |
| Feeding Westchester | General support | $860 |
| American Friends of Combatants for Peace Inc | General support | $500 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom (Afmda) | General support | $500 |
| American Red Cross | General support | $500 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | General support | $500 |
| Democracy Forward Foundation | General support | $500 |
| Jordan River Village | General support | $500 |
| Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law | General support | $500 |
| UNICEF USA | General support | $500 |
| Beth El Synagogue Center | General support | $468 |
| 70 Faces Media | General support | $360 |
| Action Against Hunger | General support | $360 |
| Alliance for Middle East Peace | General support | $360 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | General support | $360 |
| Care USA Foundation Inc | General support | $360 |
| Hope Community Services | General support | $360 |
| Israel Policy Forum | General support | $360 |
| Israel-America Partnership (Ilap) | General support | $360 |
| Mazon Inc A Jewish Response to Hunger | General support | $360 |
| NAACP Legal Defense & Educ Fund Inc | General support | $360 |
| New Jewish Narrative | General support | $360 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | General support | $360 |
| The Forward Association | General support | $360 |
| New York Public Radio | General support | $260 |
| Amnesty International of the USA Inc | General support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary Trachten
- Evelyn Trachten
Questions people ask
Does Gary and Evelyn Trachten Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gary and Evelyn Trachten Family Foundation Inc give?
$71,937 in tax year 2025, across 81 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs Gary and Evelyn Trachten Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Gary Trachten (President) and Evelyn Trachten (Director).
What does Gary and Evelyn Trachten Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and international.