Cetf Foundation
Cetf Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2022 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with listed awards designated for general support. The most recent filing on record is for 2022, and nothing has been filed since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Cetf Foundation at a glance
In short: Cetf Foundation gave $28K across 19 grants in 2022 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. 84% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $27,770
- -0.8% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 19
- -20.8% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $1,462
- +25.3% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $900
- Total assets
- $24,618
- -27.5% vs 2021
- New grantees (estimate)
- 84% first-time grantees (16 of 19, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (77% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Cetf Foundation
- 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: 430 Crown St, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cetf Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Chassidus in English ($9K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 66 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 12% to Kentucky, 10% to Florida, and 1% to New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Cetf Foundation open to new grantees?
84%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 16 of 19 grantees (84%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $700 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 16% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2020) to $28K (2021). In 2022 it made 19 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chassidus in English Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $9,200 |
| Giving Fund Ft Mitchell, KY | General Support | $3,340 |
| Lefko Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $2,860 |
| Various Small Donations Below 1000 Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $2,200 |
| Cong Friends of Refugees of Eastern Europe Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $2,000 |
| Chabad of Weston Weston, FL | General Support | $1,800 |
| Friendship Circle Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $1,125 |
| Cheder Chabad Delray Beach, FL | General Support | $1,000 |
| Cong Ahavas Yisroel-Rabbi Herschel Welcher Queens, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
| Mitzvah Tank NYC New York, NY | General Support | $900 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $24,618 | $19,100 | $28,439 | $27,770 | 19 | $27,770 | $1,226 |
| 2021 | $33,957 | $29,850 | $28,621 | $27,988 | 24 | $27,988 | — |
| 2020 | $32,728 | $4,400 | $14,651 | $14,201 | 23 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cetf Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included organizations with varied activities. Chassidus in English Inc says its mission is to translate classic Chassidic texts and the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbes, and to create works making Judaism and Chassidism relevant to contemporary readers. The Giving Fund Inc says it raises money through events for an annually chosen charity. Reb Shayalas Kitchen says it assists middle-class families temporarily struggling to meet financial needs and is developing financial-management education programs.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $27,770. Grant amounts ranged from $102 to $9,200, with a median of $900. Listed awards included $9,200 to Chassidus in English, $3,340 to The Giving Fund, $2,860 to Lefko, $2,000 to Cong Friends of Refugees of Eastern Europe Inc, and $1,800 to Chabad of Weston. These awards were listed for general support. Reb Shayalas Kitchen received $250 in 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Tzvi Fruend as trustee.
Cetf Foundation is led by Tzvi Fruend, Trustee on the 2022 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Tzvi Fruend
Trustee
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Tzvi Freund (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Cetf Foundation
How much does Cetf Foundation give each year?
Cetf Foundation gave $28K across 19 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $28K across 24 grants.
What is Cetf Foundation's typical grant size?
Cetf Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $900, and its average grant was $1,462, across 19 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cetf Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Cetf Foundation give grants?
Cetf Foundation gives mostly in New York: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kentucky (12%) and Florida (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (12 grants).
Does Cetf Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Cetf Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Cetf Foundation's largest grantees?
Cetf Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Chassidus in English ($9,200), Giving Fund ($3,340) and Lefko ($2,860), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is Cetf Foundation?
Cetf Foundation reported $25K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Cetf Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included organizations with varied activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cetf Foundation?
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 Cetf Foundation's EIN?
Cetf Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3764884. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does Cetf Foundation 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
Live grants for the work Cetf Foundation funds
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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