Dr Lewis a Hare & Ruth Lerman Hare Charitable

Private foundation · Grantmaker Phoenix, AZ EIN: 20-2043091

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.

Key facts about Dr Lewis a Hare & Ruth Lerman Hare Charitable

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.

EIN
20-2043091
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$37,284
Grants made (2024)
19
Average grant
$1,962
Median grant
$1,000
New grantees (estimate)
0% first-time grantees (0 of 19, 2024)
Total assets
$229,617
Primary geography
Arizona (42% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
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. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$230K

-5.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$37K

+12.4% YoY

Grant Count

19

-5.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

+18.3% YoY

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.

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. 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.

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.

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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

11states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.

Cities

TucsonPhoenixAgawamChicagoLittle RockMiamiNew YorkSmithtownWest HartfordAustinToledoAtlantaJacksonvilleWashington

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K19 grants2020 22 grants2021 21 grants2022 20 grants2023 19 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2023) to $44K (2021). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $37K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Friends of Kishorit: $10KFriends of Kishorit$10KACLU Foundation of AZ: $7KACLU Foundation of AZ$7KToledo Christian Eagle 1 Fund: $3KToledo Christian Eagle 1 Fund$3KLa Rabida Childrens Hospital: $2KLa Rabida Childrens Hospital$2KLilith Fund: $2KLilith Fund$2KCatholic Community Services: $2KCatholic Community Services$2KNational Ms Society: $1KNational Ms Society$1KALS Association - AZ Chapter: $1KALS Association - AZ Chapter$1KThe National Parkinsons Foundation: $1KThe National ParkinsonsFoundation$1KGuide Dog Foundation: $1KGuide Dog Foundation$1K

The largest 2024 recipient was Friends of Kishorit ($10K). Together the top 10 received $29K.

Grant Size Distribution

101 grants across all recorded years

101<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 101 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Friends of Kishorit West Hartford, CTGeneral$10,000
ACLU Foundation of AZ Phoenix, AZGeneral$6,500
Toledo Christian Eagle 1 Fund Toledo, OHGeneral$3,000
La Rabida Childrens Hospital Chicago, ILGeneral$2,000
Lilith Fund Austin, TXGeneral$1,500
Catholic Community Services Tucson, AZGeneral$1,500
National Ms Society Phoenix, AZGeneral$1,250
ALS Association - AZ Chapter Phoenix, AZGeneral$1,250
The National Parkinsons Foundation Miami, FLGeneral$1,250
Guide Dog Foundation Smithtown, NYGeneral$1,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $229,617 $27,393 $41,517 $37,284
2023 $243,741 $6,587 $37,284 $33,171
2022 $274,438 -$16,705 $45,490 $42,273
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$20K$40K$60K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$229,617$243,741$274,438
Revenue$27,393$6,587$-16,705
Expenses$41,517$37,284$45,490
Qualifying Distributions$41,517$37,284$45,490
Net Investment Income$23,160$2,474—
Distributable Amount$38,998$32,319$33,171

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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.

Contact

Mailing address: 4501 N 2Nd Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85013
Phone: (602) 909-6562

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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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