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The Berkowitz Family Charitable Trust

Preselected recipients only Lawrence, New York · EIN 226585269

The Berkowitz Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Lawrence, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $9,448 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $4,724 and the largest $4,724. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $139,727 the year before.

0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$139,7274$11,801
2024$9,4482$0

How to apply

The Berkowitz Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York2$9,448

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Israel and Ruth Berkowitz Foundation
Lawrence, NY
General operating budget$4,724
TZF Charitable Foundation
Brooklyn, NY
General operating budget$4,724

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Berkowitz Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Berkowitz Family Charitable Trust give?

$9,448 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $4,724.

Who runs The Berkowitz Family Charitable Trust?

Its 2024 filing lists Israel Berkowitz (Trustee) and Fraidy Ziskind (Trustee).

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