Lart Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Lart Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Brooklyn, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $140,450 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $116,000. 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$140,450
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$116,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2025 was up from $124,679 the year before.
69% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $91,050 | 8 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $124,679 | 22 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $140,450 | 16 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Lart 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 Lart Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 15 | $140,200 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Mosdot Goor | General support | $116,000 |
| Keren Olam | General support | $15,000 |
| Kupat Eiser Nesian | General support | $2,360 |
| Cong Zichron Yisroel | General support | $1,500 |
| Congregation Pnei Menachem | General support | $1,250 |
| Barb Yakev | General support | $720 |
| Kupat Eizer Nisuin-Bais Yisroel | General support | $600 |
| Ezer Lanitzrachim | General support | $500 |
| Friends of Harim | General support | $500 |
| Bais Yaakov D'chassidai Gur | General support | $380 |
| Cong Khal Minchas Chinuch | General support | $360 |
| American Friends of Yeshiva Imrei Emes | General support | $300 |
| Friends Yeshiva Sifsei Tzadik | General support | $300 |
| Cong Ohel Yochanan | General support | $250 |
| Merkaz Hatzedaka | General support | $250 |
| Mirrer Mesivta | General support | $180 |
Officers and trustees
- Israel Traube
- Benjamin Traube
- Isiah Traube
- Efraim Traube
Questions people ask
Does Lart Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lart Charitable Trust give?
$140,450 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Lart Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Israel Traube (Trustee), Benjamin Traube (Trustee), Isiah Traube (Trustee) and Efraim Traube (Trustee).
What does Lart Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.