S O Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
S O Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Brooklyn, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $365,036 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $54,000. 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$365,036
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$54,000
- Assets$8.1 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was down from $829,500 the year before.
44% 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 | $829,500 | 23 | $8.0 million |
| 2024 | $365,036 | 23 | $8.1 million |
How to apply
S O 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 S O Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 18 | $321,100 |
| New Jersey | 4 | $40,336 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,600 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohr Naava | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $54,000 |
| Kollel Shas Yiden | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $42,000 |
| Kollel Avrechim of Brooklyn | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $36,000 |
| Hatzolah Emergency Air Response Team Inc | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $36,000 |
| Yeshiva Shaarei Tzion | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $35,000 |
| Amidei Zion of Bobov Inc | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $25,000 |
| Congregation Yeshiva Yad Moshe | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $25,000 |
| Keren Matan Beseser | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $20,000 |
| Yeshiva Vyelipol | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $12,500 |
| United Charity Institutions of Jerusalem | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $12,000 |
| Jerusalem Open House | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $10,000 |
| Twisted Parenting | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $10,000 |
| Mifal Ezra Zichron Yehide | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $10,000 |
| Yeshiva Darchei Torah | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $8,600 |
| Yeshiva Daas Chochma | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $8,000 |
| Cong Chasdei Yitzchok | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $5,000 |
| Congregation Toldos Avaraham Yitzchok | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $5,000 |
| The Boca Raton Kollel | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $3,600 |
| Mosdos Boston of Lakewood | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $3,000 |
| Lev L'achim | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $1,800 |
| Khal Bnei Avraham Yaakov | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $1,000 |
| Cong Yetev Lev | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $1,000 |
| Zichron Yisroel | Payments for advancement of education and assistance to indigent families | $536 |
Officers and trustees
- Rebecca Ross
- Charles Scharf
Questions people ask
Does S O Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does S O Charitable Trust give?
$365,036 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs S O Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Rebecca Ross (Trustee) and Charles Scharf (Trustee).
What does S O Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and faith communities.