Atlantic Charitable Foundation
Atlantic Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Cedarhurst, New York. It reported 17 grants totaling $214,820 in 2024, supporting organizations and individual recipients in several states.
Atlantic Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Atlantic Charitable Foundation gave $215K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in New York. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $214,820
- +12.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +41.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,636
- -20.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,200
- Total assets
- $999,284
- -5.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (6 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Atlantic Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should contact Lynn Gettenberg and provide letters of recommendations and descriptions of activities. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Lynn Gettenberg
Mailing address: 456 Central Ave Ste 149, Cedarhurst, NY 11516
Phone: (516) 698-6391
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Atlantic Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Congregation Ahavas Tzdokah Vchesed ($36K). Together the top 10 received $159K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($37,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 53 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 17% to New Jersey, 2% to Florida, and 2% to Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Atlantic Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 16 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $19K repeat.
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 200% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 411% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $72K (2021) to $220K (2022). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $215K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Ahavas Tzdokah Vchesed Brooklyn, NY | Religious | $35,700 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $37,000 |
| Various - 1800 and Below Cedarhurst, NY | Various | $32,420 |
| American Friends of Netiv Aryeh Inc Monsey, NY | Religious | $25,000 |
| NY Medical College Valhalla, NY | Educational | $25,000 |
| Yeshivas Chaim Berlin Brooklyn, NY | Educational | $12,600 |
| Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns Lawrence, NY | Educational | $7,200 |
| Avigdors Helping Hand Inc Flushing, NY | financial aid | $6,000 |
| One Israel Fund Ltd Cedarhurst, NY | educational | $5,200 |
| Davis Memorial Fund Lawrence, NY | Financial Aid | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $999,284 | $156,356 | $217,461 | $214,820 | 17 | $214,820 | $20,436 | $52,256 |
| 2023 | $1,060,389 | $159,957 | $191,041 | $190,773 | 12 | $190,773 | $24,957 | $54,021 |
| 2022 | $1,091,473 | $71,934 | $220,152 | $219,966 | 9 | $219,966 | $51,934 | $55,722 |
| 2021 | $1,239,691 | $39,851 | $72,303 | $71,653 | 15 | — | $6,860 | $60,236 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Atlantic Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $52K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included religious, educational, and financial-aid purposes. Among the grantees, American Friends of Netiv Aryeh Inc. describes its work as supporting religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational programs, including lectures and retreats on Jewish religious topics and current events. Avigdors Helping Hand Inc. says it provides financial relief and other services to people in need, particularly recent widows, widowers, and orphans. One Israel Fund Ltd. describes raising funds for humanitarian needs including healthcare, security, social welfare, recreation, and religious and educational needs. Davis Memorial Fund Inc. says it supports charitable activities through financial assistance to needy families and disadvantaged children. Roots Eitz Chaim Inc. describes a program for women combining Torah learning, professional mentorship, and spiritual development.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $214,820. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $35,700, with a median grant of $5,200. Notable grants included $35,700 to Congregation Ahavas Tzdokah Vchesed for religious purposes; $35,000 to an individual recipient for financial aid; $32,420 to “Various - 1800 and below”; $25,000 each to American Friends of Netiv Aryeh Inc. for religious purposes and NY Medical College for educational purposes; and $12,600 to Yeshivas Chaim Berlin for educational purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lynn Gettenberg and Gary Gettenberg as trustees.
Atlantic Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gary Gettenberg
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Lynn Gettenberg
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Atlantic Charitable Foundation
How much does Atlantic Charitable Foundation give each year?
Atlantic Charitable Foundation gave $215K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $191K across 12 grants.
What is Atlantic Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Atlantic Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,200, and its average grant was $12,636, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Atlantic Charitable Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Atlantic Charitable Foundation give grants?
Atlantic Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cedarhurst, NY (3 grants), Brooklyn, NY (2 grants) and Lawrence, NY (2 grants).
Does Atlantic Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Atlantic Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (5 grants), "Financial Aid" (5 grants) and "Educational" (5 grants).
Who are Atlantic Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Atlantic Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Congregation Ahavas Tzdokah Vchesed ($35,700), Various - 1800 and Below ($32,420) and American Friends of Netiv Aryeh Inc ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($37,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Atlantic Charitable Foundation?
Atlantic Charitable Foundation reported $999K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $215K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $52K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Atlantic Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included religious, educational, and financial-aid purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Atlantic Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Atlantic Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Atlantic Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3992879. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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