Tikvah Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Tikvah Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Watertown, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $11,954 in 52 grants; the typical grant was $100 and the largest $1,583. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$11,954
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$100
- Largest grant$1,583
- Assets$135,885
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was down from $12,872 the year before.
44% of its 2025 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 | $9,840 | 46 | $50,826 |
| 2024 | $12,872 | 51 | $107,710 |
| 2025 | $11,954 | 52 | $135,885 |
How to apply
| Contact | Bruce J Loeb Trustee N8499 Jefferson Road, Watertown, WI 53094 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (920) 261-4469 |
| What to submit | Applications should specify nature and purpose of charitable organization |
| Restrictions | Grants limited to section 501(c)(3) charitable organizations |
What Tikvah Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Wisconsin. It also paid $500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 23 | $4,847 |
| California | 3 | $1,942 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $1,575 |
| Colorado | 2 | $1,020 |
| Maryland | 2 | $625 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 2 | $200 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $150 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $150 |
| Iowa | 3 | $145 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pasadena Community Foundation | Operating expenses | $1,583 |
| Chabad Jewish Center of Waukesha County | Operating expenses | $1,040 |
| Milwaukee Jewish Federation | Operating expenses | $700 |
| Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics | Operating expenses | $520 |
| American Rivers | Operating expenses | $500 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado | Operating expenses | $500 |
| Educational Foundation of Watertown | Operating expenses | $500 |
| Just Tryan It | Operating expenses | $500 |
| North Carolina Community Foundation | Operating expenses | $500 |
| Tel Aviv Institue | Operating expenses | $500 |
| The Bread Basket | Operating expenses | $500 |
| Tiny Hooves | Operating expenses | $500 |
| Westside German Shepherd Rescue of la | Operating expenses | $334 |
| National Park Foundation | Operating expenses | $333 |
| Capital Hill Classic | Operating expenses | $300 |
| Alzheimers Association | Operating expenses | $287 |
| Rock River Rescue Foundation | Membership | $215 |
| Mayo Clinic | Operating expenses | $150 |
| Watertown Public Library | Operating expenses | $150 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Operating expenses | $125 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum | Membership | $115 |
| Wisconsin Historical Foundation | Membership | $115 |
| Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation | Jingle for janet | $100 |
| Disabled Veterans National Foundation | Operating expenses | $100 |
| Jewish National Fund USA | Operating expenses | $100 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Operating expenses | $100 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | Research | $100 |
| Milwaukee PBS | Operating expenses | $100 |
| Opportunites Inc | Operating expenses | $100 |
| Special Olympics | Operating expenses | $100 |
| Watertown Humane Society | Operating expenses | $100 |
| Wisconsin Parkinson Association | Operating expenses | $100 |
| Wisconsin Public Radio | Operating expenses | $100 |
| American Cancer Society | Operating expenses | $75 |
| American Heart Association | Operating expenses | $75 |
| American Red Cross of SW Wi | Operating expenses | $75 |
| Arbor Day Foundation | Operating expenses | $75 |
| Wildlife in Need Center | Operating expenses | $75 |
| Beth Israel Ner Tamid | Operating expenses | $52 |
| Humane Society of Jefferson County | Operating expenses | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Bruce J Loeb
Questions people ask
Does Tikvah Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Tikvah Charitable Trust give?
$11,954 in tax year 2025, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $100.
Who runs Tikvah Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Bruce J Loeb (Trustee).
What does Tikvah Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, faith communities and environment and conservation.