Dr Lewis a Hare & Ruth Lerman Hare Charitable
Dr Lewis a Hare & Ruth Lerman Hare Charitable is a private foundation based in Phoenix, Arizona. In filing year 2024, it reported making 19 grants totaling $37,284.
Dr Lewis a Hare & Ruth Lerman Hare Charitable at a glance
In short: Dr Lewis a Hare & Ruth Lerman Hare Charitable gave $37K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Arizona. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $37,284
- +12.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- -5.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,962
- +18.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $229,617
- -5.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (42% 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 Dr Lewis a Hare & Ruth Lerman Hare Charitable
- 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: 4501 N 2Nd Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85013
Phone: (602) 909-6562
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dr Lewis a Hare & Ruth Lerman Hare Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends of Kishorit ($10K). Together the top 10 received $29K.
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 101 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in several states. Arizona accounted for 42%, Connecticut 27%, Ohio 8%, Illinois 5%, and New York 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dr Lewis a Hare & Ruth Lerman Hare Charitable open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 19 grantees (0%) 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. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% 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 $33K (2023) to $44K (2021). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Kishorit West Hartford, CT | General | $10,000 |
| ACLU Foundation of AZ Phoenix, AZ | General | $6,500 |
| Toledo Christian Eagle 1 Fund Toledo, OH | General | $3,000 |
| La Rabida Childrens Hospital Chicago, IL | General | $2,000 |
| Lilith Fund Austin, TX | General | $1,500 |
| Catholic Community Services Tucson, AZ | General | $1,500 |
| National Ms Society Phoenix, AZ | General | $1,250 |
| ALS Association - AZ Chapter Phoenix, AZ | General | $1,250 |
| The National Parkinsons Foundation Miami, FL | General | $1,250 |
| Guide Dog Foundation Smithtown, NY | General | $1,000 |
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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 | $229,617 | $27,393 | $41,517 | $37,284 | 19 | $41,517 | $23,160 | $38,998 |
| 2023 | $243,741 | $6,587 | $37,284 | $33,171 | 20 | $37,284 | $2,474 | $32,319 |
| 2022 | $274,438 | $-16,705 | $45,490 | $42,273 | 21 | $45,490 | — | $33,171 |
| 2021 | $336,633 | $1 | $44,544 | $43,594 | 22 | $44,544 | — | $42,273 |
| 2020 | $381,176 | $-43,029 | $51,115 | $42,563 | 19 | — | — | $43,594 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dr Lewis a Hare & Ruth Lerman Hare Charitable reported a distributable amount of $39K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as children’s health care, assistance for people with disabilities, and access to Jewish culture and religious life. La Rabida Children’s Hospital describes its own mission as providing specialized, family-centered care to children with medically complex conditions, disabilities, and chronic illness. HANDI-DOGS says it provides specialized training to people and their dogs to enhance independence and quality of life. JBI Library says its mission is to help people who are blind, have low vision, or have other print disabilities participate in and feel connected to Jewish life.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $37,284. Grants ranged from $534 to $10,000, with a median of $1,000. Among its largest grants were $10,000 to Friends of Kishorit, $6,500 to ACLU Foundation of AZ, $3,000 to Toledo Christian Eagle 1 Fund, and $2,000 to La Rabida Children’s Hospital. Other grants included $1,500 each to Lilith Fund and Catholic Community Services; $1,250 each to National MS Society, ALS Association – AZ Chapter, and The National Parkinsons Foundation; and $1,000 each to Guide Dog Foundation, HANDI-DOGS, and Heifer International. The foundation also gave $900 to JBI International.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Toni Teplitsky, Hannah Teplitsky, and Joee Teplitsky as trustees.
Dr Lewis a Hare & Ruth Lerman Hare Charitable's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hannah Teplitsky
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joee Teplitsky
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Toni Teplitsky
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
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 Dr Lewis a Hare & Ruth Lerman Hare Charitable
How much does Dr Lewis a Hare & Ruth Lerman Hare Charitable give each year?
Dr Lewis a Hare & Ruth Lerman Hare Charitable gave $37K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $33K across 20 grants.
What is Dr Lewis a Hare & Ruth Lerman Hare Charitable's typical grant size?
Dr Lewis a Hare & Ruth Lerman Hare Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,962, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dr Lewis a Hare & Ruth Lerman Hare Charitable give grants?
Dr Lewis a Hare & Ruth Lerman Hare Charitable's top state is Arizona, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (27%) and Ohio (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (5 grants) and Tucson, AZ (5 grants).
Does Dr Lewis a Hare & Ruth Lerman Hare Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Dr Lewis a Hare & Ruth Lerman Hare Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dr Lewis a Hare & Ruth Lerman Hare Charitable's largest grantees?
Dr Lewis a Hare & Ruth Lerman Hare Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Friends of Kishorit ($10,000), ACLU Foundation of AZ ($6,500) and Toledo Christian Eagle 1 Fund ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dr Lewis a Hare & Ruth Lerman Hare Charitable?
Dr Lewis a Hare & Ruth Lerman Hare Charitable reported $230K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $42K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dr Lewis a Hare & Ruth Lerman Hare Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as children’s health care, assistance for people with disabilities, and access to Jewish culture and religious life. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dr Lewis a Hare & Ruth Lerman Hare Charitable?
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 Dr Lewis a Hare & Ruth Lerman Hare Charitable's EIN?
Dr Lewis a Hare & Ruth Lerman Hare Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2043091. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dr Lewis a Hare & Ruth Lerman Hare Charitable 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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