Jeannette and H Peter Kriendler Char Trust
Preselected recipients only
Jeannette and H Peter Kriendler Char Trust is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $922,500 in 77 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$922,500
- Number of grants77
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$16.4 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was down from $965,000 the year before.
22% 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 | $967,000 | 79 | $13.9 million |
| 2024 | $965,000 | 83 | $15.4 million |
| 2025 | $922,500 | 77 | $16.4 million |
How to apply
Jeannette and H Peter Kriendler Char 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 Jeannette and H Peter Kriendler Char Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 56 | $624,500 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $60,000 |
| California | 3 | $60,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $45,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $40,000 |
| New Jersey | 4 | $35,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $30,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $15,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anshei Chesed Inc | Organization's general | $50,000 |
| Central Fund of Israel | Organization's general | $50,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Organization's general | $40,000 |
| Cornell University | Organization's general | $40,000 |
| Direct Relief International | Assistance to ukraine | $40,000 |
| Israel Independence Fund | Organization's exempt | $35,000 |
| Save the Children | Assistance to ukraine | $30,000 |
| United Negro College Fund | Organization's general | $25,000 |
| Yedei Chesed Inc | Organization's general | $24,500 |
| Ne'eman Foundation USA | Organization's exempt | $20,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Organization's general | $20,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | Organization's general | $20,000 |
| National Public Radio | Organization's general | $20,000 |
| Bachurei Chemed of Long Beach of Rockland | General support | $18,000 |
| Bikur Cholim of Manhattan | For exempt organization's | $18,000 |
| Congregation Minchas Chinuch | Organization's exempt | $15,000 |
| Mesivta Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Berlin | Organization's general | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Organization's general | $15,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera | Organization's general | $15,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Organization's general | $15,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | Organization's general | $15,000 |
| Julliard School | Organization's general | $15,000 |
| UJA - Federation of New York | Organization's exempt | $15,000 |
| Relief Resources | Organization's general | $15,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Organization's general | $15,000 |
| Aish Hatorah Global | Organization's exempt | $10,000 |
| Our Village Community Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| The Legacy Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Young Israel of Scarsdale | General support | $10,000 |
| Ateres Bais Yaacov Academy of Rockland | General support | $10,000 |
| Ida Crown Jewish Academy | General support | $10,000 |
| Our Place in New York Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Passaic Clifton Community Kollel | General support | $10,000 |
| Yeshiva Rabbi Samson Rafael Hirsch | Organization's general | $10,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc | Organization's general | $10,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Organization's general | $10,000 |
| Anti- Defmation League | Organization's general | $10,000 |
| WQXR | Organization's general | $10,000 |
| Old Broadway Synagogue Harlem | Organization's general | $10,000 |
| Tomche Shabbos of Rockland County | Organization's general | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Blair Axel
- John Kriendler
Questions people ask
Does Jeannette and H Peter Kriendler Char Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jeannette and H Peter Kriendler Char Trust give?
$922,500 in tax year 2025, across 77 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Jeannette and H Peter Kriendler Char Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Blair Axel (Trustee) and John Kriendler (Trustee).
What does Jeannette and H Peter Kriendler Char Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and faith communities.