Mazal Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Mazal Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Brooklyn, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $660,426 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $6,600 and the largest $129,325. 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$660,426
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$6,600
- Largest grant$129,325
- Assets$37,270
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was down from $901,653 the year before.
47% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $901,653 | 47 | $75,201 |
| 2024 | $660,426 | 43 | $37,270 |
How to apply
Mazal 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 Mazal Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 39 | $647,667 |
| New Jersey | 4 | $12,759 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cong Zichron Shloma | General support | $129,325 |
| Machne Gila | General support | $100,000 |
| Ahavas Chesed | General support | $48,000 |
| Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion | General support | $31,650 |
| Keren Orah | General support | $29,188 |
| Yeshiva Machzikei Hadas | General support | $25,000 |
| Yeshivas Tal Chaim | General support | $24,820 |
| Yeshiva Sholom Shachna | General support | $20,960 |
| Bais Brocha | General support | $18,427 |
| Cong Ahavas Chesed D'bobov | General support | $18,000 |
| Cong Yetev Lev D'satmar | General support | $18,000 |
| Renewal of Life | General support | $17,000 |
| Yeshiva Chasan Sofer | General support | $16,400 |
| Bobover Yeshiva Monsey | General support | $15,389 |
| Bais Malka of Lakewood | General support | $14,315 |
| Bais Yaakov D'rav Meir | General support | $12,500 |
| Cong Ohel Yankev | General support | $12,100 |
| Cong Chakal Yitzchok | General support | $10,000 |
| Yeshiva Torah Vodaath | General support | $7,610 |
| Beth Jacob of Boro Park | General support | $7,085 |
| Cong Divrei Yecheskel | General support | $7,000 |
| Mesivta Eitz Chaim | General support | $6,600 |
| Yeshiva Torah Temimah | General support | $6,400 |
| Kedushat Zion | General support | $6,000 |
| Mosdos Sanz Klausenburg | General support | $5,858 |
| Mesivta of Lakewood | General support | $5,500 |
| Bnos Lea Prospect Park Yeshiva | General support | $5,250 |
| Camp Zichron Zvi Dovid | General support | $5,000 |
| Cong Shaarei Zion | General support | $5,000 |
| Yaldei Zion D'bobov | General support | $5,000 |
| Mevakshai Torah | General support | $4,980 |
| American Friends of Yeshiva Ohr Elchanan | General support | $3,059 |
| Cong Bais Kosov | General support | $3,000 |
| Hashem's Children | General support | $3,000 |
| Yeshiva Yesodei Hatorah Vien of Boro Park | General support | $2,500 |
| Kehillas New Central | General support | $2,400 |
| Cong Zichron Refoel | General support | $1,800 |
| Cong Khal Shaarei Zion Bobov | General support | $1,600 |
| Mamudis | General support | $1,480 |
| Bayis Lepleitos | General support | $1,180 |
Officers and trustees
- Judah Blau
- Marilyn Blau
Questions people ask
Does Mazal Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mazal Charitable Trust give?
$660,426 in tax year 2024, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $6,600.
Who runs Mazal Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Judah Blau (Trustee) and Marilyn Blau (Trustee).
What does Mazal Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, environment and conservation and youth programs.