Alter Isaac & Charlotte Gross
Alter Isaac & Charlotte Gross is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 filing reports 15 grants totaling $89,190 to charitable organizations, including congregations and organizations whose stated missions address rehabilitation, health-related support, food assistance, and support for wounded Israeli soldiers.
Alter Isaac & Charlotte Gross at a glance
In short: Alter Isaac & Charlotte Gross gave $89K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in New York. 53% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $89,190
- +21.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,946
- -3.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,600
- Total assets
- $892,805
- +0.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (8 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (79% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Alter Isaac & Charlotte Gross
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 488 Madison Ave 18 Fl, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 644-9000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alter Isaac & Charlotte Gross funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Congregation Ohab Tzedek ($21K). Together the top 10 received $86K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 21% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Alter Isaac & Charlotte Gross open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 15 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 33% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 103% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2021) to $89K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $89K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Ohab Tzedek New York, NY | Unrestricted Use by Recipient | $20,800 |
| Chevra Tzedekah V'chesed Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted Use by Recipient | $18,000 |
| Chasdei Lev Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted Use by Recipient | $10,000 |
| Friends of Nahal Haredi Teaneck, NJ | Unrestricted Use by Recipient | $10,000 |
| Yeshivas Chasam Sofer Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted Use by Recipient | $10,000 |
| Hachnosas Kallah New York, NY | Unrestricted Use by Recipient | $6,000 |
| Revach Vihatzala Lakewood, NJ | Unrestricted Use by Recipient | $5,000 |
| Bikur Cholim of Manhattan Inc New York, NY | Unrestricted Use by Recipient | $3,600 |
| Friends of Bet Elazrakiq Teaneck, NJ | Unrestricted Use by Recipient | $1,800 |
| Congregation Ahavas Chesed Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted Use by Recipient | $1,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $892,805 | $107,910 | $100,751 | $89,190 | 15 | $89,190 | $34,336 | $100,058 |
| 2024 | $885,646 | $172,319 | $85,729 | $73,640 | 12 | $73,640 | $97,319 | $86,140 |
| 2023 | $799,056 | $281,426 | $72,250 | $64,500 | 6 | $64,500 | $236,426 | $72,448 |
| 2022 | $589,880 | $55,831 | $47,775 | $44,000 | 4 | $44,000 | $28,459 | $68,791 |
| 2021 | $581,824 | $53,283 | $38,294 | $37,760 | 5 | $37,760 | $28,283 | $74,160 |
| 2020 | $566,835 | $29,092 | $81,137 | $79,500 | 6 | — | $29,092 | $60,727 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alter Isaac & Charlotte Gross reported a distributable amount of $100K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for congregations and other charitable organizations. For example, Friends of Nahal Haredi says its work raises funds primarily for organizations that help young adults pursue education, join the workforce, reunite with their families, and become productive citizens. Bikur Cholim of Manhattan says it assists sick and elderly people through services including medical-expense support, meals, patient advocacy, and support for patients’ families. American Friends of Leket Israel says it provides grants and assistance to organizations outside the United States that feed people facing hunger. Belev Echad says it supports wounded IDF soldiers and their families through physical, medical, legal, emotional, and financial support.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 15 grants totaling $89,190. Grants ranged from $180 to $20,800, with a median of $3,600. Among the largest were Congregation Ohab Tzedek ($20,800), Chevra Tzedekah V’Chesed ($18,000), Chasdei Lev ($10,000), Friends of Nahal Haredi ($10,000), and Yeshivas Chasam Sofer ($10,000). Other reported recipients included Hachnosas Kallah ($6,000), Revach Vihatzala ($5,000), Bikur Cholim of Manhattan ($3,600), Friends of Bet Elazrakiq ($1,800), Congregation Ahavas Chesed ($1,200), American Friends of Leket Israel ($1,000), Camp SCHI ($750), and Belev Echad ($500). The listed purposes for these grants are unrestricted use by the recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Henry Gross and Mark Gross as trustees.
Alter Isaac & Charlotte Gross's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Henry Gross
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark Gross
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Alter Isaac & Charlotte Gross
How much does Alter Isaac & Charlotte Gross give each year?
Alter Isaac & Charlotte Gross gave $89K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $74K across 12 grants.
What is Alter Isaac & Charlotte Gross's typical grant size?
Alter Isaac & Charlotte Gross's median grant in 2025 was $3,600, and its average grant was $5,946, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Alter Isaac & Charlotte Gross that year got $4K on average.
Where does Alter Isaac & Charlotte Gross give grants?
Alter Isaac & Charlotte Gross gives mostly in New York: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), Brooklyn, NY (4 grants), Teaneck, NJ (3 grants) and Lakewood, NJ (2 grants).
Does Alter Isaac & Charlotte Gross give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Alter Isaac & Charlotte Gross's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Alter Isaac & Charlotte Gross's largest grantees?
Alter Isaac & Charlotte Gross's largest 2025 grantees include Congregation Ohab Tzedek ($20,800), Chevra Tzedekah V'chesed ($18,000) and Chasdei Lev ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Alter Isaac & Charlotte Gross?
Alter Isaac & Charlotte Gross reported $893K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $89K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $100K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Alter Isaac & Charlotte Gross fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for congregations and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alter Isaac & Charlotte Gross?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Alter Isaac & Charlotte Gross's EIN?
Alter Isaac & Charlotte Gross's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3694308. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Alter Isaac & Charlotte Gross accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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