The Mitchell & Elaine Yanow Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
The Mitchell & Elaine Yanow Charitable Trust is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $87,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $10,750. 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$87,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$10,750
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $78,225 the year before.
38% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $93,000 | 19 | $1.6 million |
| 2023 | $78,225 | 16 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $87,000 | 21 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
The Mitchell & Elaine Yanow 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 The Mitchell & Elaine Yanow Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $45,000 |
| Missouri | 4 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $8,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $3,500 |
| California | 1 | $1,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Calhoun School Inc | General purposes | $10,750 |
| Columbia University | Scholarship, HPM, Part-time MHA - For Columbia Mailman School of Public Health | $10,000 |
| Washington University in St Louis Medical Advancement | Dr. Mitchell and Elaine Yanow Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
| John Burroughs School | The Drey Land Fund | $9,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mt Sinai | Ronald Hoffman, MD Discretionary Fund, Mt. Sinai School | $5,000 |
| League of Women Voters of Metro St Louis | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Pleasant Valley Free Library | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Harvard College Fund | Class of '80 | $5,000 |
| The Harvard Lampoon Trust | General purposes | $3,000 |
| The Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Beatrix Farrand Garden Association | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Conquer Cancer | Cliff Hudis, MD Discretionary Fund | $1,500 |
| University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Foundation | Dr. Laura Esserman Discretionary Fund | $1,500 |
| Yale University | Eric Winer, MD Discretionary Fund | $1,500 |
| Hackley School | The Hudson Scholars Endowment Fund | $1,000 |
| Jewish Federation of St Louis | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank | General purposes | $1,000 |
| The Dalton School Inc | General purposes | $750 |
| Feeding America Foundation | General purposes | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Caryl E Yanow
- Barbara Lichtenstein
- Robert A Ouimette
Questions people ask
Does The Mitchell & Elaine Yanow Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Mitchell & Elaine Yanow Charitable Trust give?
$87,000 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Mitchell & Elaine Yanow Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Dr Caryl E Yanow (Trustee), Barbara Lichtenstein (Trustee) and Robert A Ouimette (Trustee).
What does The Mitchell & Elaine Yanow Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.