Herman & Helen Lipsitz Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Herman & Helen Lipsitz Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $576,660 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $6,500 and the largest $180,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$576,660
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$6,500
- Largest grant$180,000
- Assets$6.1 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was down from $676,100 the year before.
21% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $676,100 | 36 | $6.1 million |
| 2024 | $576,660 | 33 | $6.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Herman Helen Lipsitz Charitable Tru 1900 Murray Ave 203, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (412) 521-5859 |
| What to submit | Written proposal stating the purpose of the contribution. |
What Herman & Helen Lipsitz Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 27 | $430,660 |
| New York | 3 | $109,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $20,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva Schools | Education | $180,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | General support | $100,000 |
| Classrooms Without Borders | General support | $55,000 |
| Lubavitch Center | Religious community service | $31,557 |
| Bnei Emunah Chabad | Religious community service | $24,123 |
| Camp Gan Israel Bnei Emunah Chabad | Religious community service | $20,000 |
| Ohr Chadash | Education | $20,000 |
| Camp Gan Israel Chabad of Squirrel Hill | Religious community service | $15,000 |
| Aleph Institute | Religious community service | $13,000 |
| Chabad of the South Hills | Religious community service | $12,097 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel | General support | $10,000 |
| Kollel Jewish Learning Center | Education | $9,973 |
| Congregation Kether Torah | Religious community service | $8,293 |
| Chabad of Monroeville | Religious community service | $7,890 |
| Chabad of Psu | Religious community service | $7,500 |
| Friendship Circle | General support | $7,000 |
| Chabad on Campus | Religious community service | $6,500 |
| Temple Ohav Shalom Rabbi's Disc Fund | Religious community service | $5,820 |
| Chabad of Squirrel Hill | General support | $5,602 |
| Ncsy | General support | $5,000 |
| Young Israel of Pittsburgh | Religious community service | $4,502 |
| Chasdei Avos | Religious community service | $4,000 |
| PZ Special Fund | Religious community service | $3,953 |
| Temple David Rabbi's Mitzva Fund | Religious community service | $3,485 |
| Gemilas Chesed Charity Fund | Religious community service | $2,877 |
| Temple David | Religious community service | $2,550 |
| Shaare Torah Congregation | Religious community service | $2,420 |
| Temple Emanuel of South Hills | General support | $2,253 |
| Congregation Poale Zedeck | Religious community service | $2,000 |
| Beth El Congregation of the South Hills | General support | $1,700 |
| Beth El Congregation | Religious community service | $1,615 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom | Religious community service | $700 |
| Parkway Jewish Center | Religious community service | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara Katch
- Michael Katch
Questions people ask
Does Herman & Helen Lipsitz Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Herman & Helen Lipsitz Charitable Trust give?
$576,660 in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $6,500.
Who runs Herman & Helen Lipsitz Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Barbara Katch (Trustee) and Michael Katch (Trustee).
What does Herman & Helen Lipsitz Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.