CDL Foundation Inc
CDL Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Lawrence, New York. Its 2024 grants supported charitable, religious, and educational organizations, including synagogues, charities, and a school.
CDL Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: CDL Foundation Inc gave $3.1M across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $78K), mostly in New York. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,138,071
- +39.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $78,452
- +22.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,600
- Total assets
- $6,435,970
- -19.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (22 of 40, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (67% 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 CDL Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7 Rolling Hill Lane, Lawrence, NY 11559
Phone: (201) 888-9955
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who CDL Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Congregation Olam Chesed ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
134 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 134 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 32% to Florida, and 1% to Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
Cities
Is CDL Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 22 of 40 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $33K; repeat grants $134K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $71K repeat.
- 35% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 960% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.5M (2022) to $4.5M (2020). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $3.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Olam Chesed Miami Beach, FL | Synagogue | $1,000,000 |
| Congregation Yaldei Kodesh Inc Brooklyn, NY | Charity | $400,000 |
| Binyan Yerushlaim Brooklyn, NY | Charity | $350,000 |
| Tzedukas Huir Monroe, NY | Charity | $200,000 |
| Congreation Derech Emuna Brooklyn, NY | Synagogue | $150,000 |
| Lev Haevrei-Jewish Heart Brooklyn, NY | Charity | $150,000 |
| Khal Mevakshei Hashem Lawrence, NY | Synagogue | $140,000 |
| Cody Inc Brooklyn, NY | Charity | $100,000 |
| Congregation Beirach Moishe Inc Brooklyn, NY | Charity | $100,000 |
| Congregation Khal Chasidei SKWERA Spring Valley, NY | Synagogue | $100,000 |
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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 | $6,435,970 | $1,601,852 | $3,145,344 | $3,138,071 | 40 | $3,138,071 | $193,706 | $326,737 |
| 2023 | $7,963,603 | $720,632 | $2,259,979 | $2,242,620 | 35 | $2,242,620 | $440,131 | $407,581 |
| 2022 | $9,489,576 | $1,242,271 | $1,495,103 | $1,492,820 | 24 | $1,492,820 | $1,180,975 | $508,473 |
| 2021 | $9,728,036 | $6,948,040 | $4,363,871 | $4,360,650 | 22 | $4,360,650 | $91,057 | $332,568 |
| 2020 | $7,100,282 | $4,222,838 | $4,532,119 | $4,521,500 | 13 | — | $60,927 | $404,003 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, CDL Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $327K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grantees describe work that includes helping people in need with food, rent, and clothing; supporting charitable activities in Beit Shemesh, Israel; providing financial assistance to charitable, religious, and educational organizations; and offering a Pre-K–12 program in Judaica and secular studies. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 40 grants totaling $3,138,071. Grants ranged from $5 to $1,000,000, with a median of $9,600. Notable grants included $1,000,000 to Congregation Olam Chesed in Miami Beach, Florida, for a synagogue; $400,000 to Congregation Yaldei Kodesh Inc. in Brooklyn, New York, for charity; $350,000 to Binyan Yerushlaim in Brooklyn for charity; and $200,000 to Tzedukas Huir in Monroe, New York, for charity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Steven Krausman and Lisa Krausman as directors.
CDL Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lisa Krausman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven Krausman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 CDL Foundation Inc
How much does CDL Foundation Inc give each year?
CDL Foundation Inc gave $3.1M across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.2M across 35 grants.
What is CDL Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
CDL Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $9,600, and its average grant was $78,452, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from CDL Foundation Inc that year got $33K on average.
Where does CDL Foundation Inc give grants?
CDL Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (15 grants), New York, NY (6 grants), Lawrence, NY (3 grants) and Lakewood, NJ (3 grants).
Does CDL Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 40 grants with a stated purpose on CDL Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (25 grants), "Education" (8 grants) and "Synagogue" (6 grants).
Who are CDL Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
CDL Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Congregation Olam Chesed ($1,000,000), Congregation Yaldei Kodesh Inc ($400,000) and Binyan Yerushlaim ($350,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is CDL Foundation Inc?
CDL Foundation Inc reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $327K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does CDL Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from CDL Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is CDL Foundation Inc's EIN?
CDL Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1492452. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does CDL Foundation Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). CDL Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/cdl-foundation-inc-morg_2257a7804c3a4386ba1ebe4d86a41ab4
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