Greenblatt Family Charitable Trust
The Greenblatt Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it made 36 grants totaling $607,547 to charitable organizations, including educational institutions, a theater company, and community organizations.
Greenblatt Family Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Greenblatt Family Charitable Trust gave $608K across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in New York. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $607,547
- -72.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,876
- -78.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $4,324,900
- -5.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (13 of 36, 2024)
- 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 Greenblatt Family Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11 Broadway Suite 468, New York, NY 10004
Phone: (212) 736-5100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Greenblatt Family Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Yeshiva University ($250K). Together the top 10 received $581K.
Grant Size Distribution
164 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 140 grants of 164 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (78%), Maryland (16%), New Jersey (3%), Missouri (1%), and Tennessee (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Greenblatt Family Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 36 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 62% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 281% 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 $608K (2024) to $2.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $608K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva University New York, NY | Non-Restricted | $250,000 |
| Park Avenue Synagogue New York, NY | Non-Restricted | $112,052 |
| University of Maryland College Park Foundation Inc College Park, MD | Non-Restricted | $100,000 |
| Success Academy Charter Schools New York, NY | Non-Restricted | $50,000 |
| Abingdon Theatre Company New York, NY | Non-Restricted | $30,000 |
| The Boomer Esiason Foundation New York, NY | Non-Restricted | $10,000 |
| The Honey Foundation for Israel Livingston, NJ | Non-Restricted | $10,000 |
| Washington University in St Louis St. Louis, MO | Non-Restricted | $8,600 |
| Jewish Community Project of Lower Manhattan New York, NY | Non-Restricted | $5,000 |
| Jewish Vocational Service of Metro West East Orange, NJ | Non-Restricted | $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 | $4,324,900 | $401,476 | $618,546 | $607,547 | 36 | $607,547 | $393,602 | $216,329 |
| 2023 | $4,582,845 | $2,529,914 | $2,228,561 | $2,189,197 | 28 | $2,191,834 | $346,569 | $273,255 |
| 2022 | $6,200,139 | $3,679,954 | $1,034,065 | $997,083 | 40 | $1,000,408 | $2,619,764 | $327,629 |
| 2021 | $8,568,907 | $2,360,380 | $1,594,235 | $1,587,974 | 33 | $1,591,064 | $796,709 | $420,682 |
| 2020 | $8,391,934 | $1,827,241 | $832,321 | $824,877 | 27 | — | $996,519 | $401,620 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Greenblatt Family Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $216K 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 trust is provided. Its grantees’ stated missions illustrate the kinds of organizations it supports: Yeshiva University describes its work as providing education, training, research, and clinical programs; Success Academy Charter Schools says it builds public schools and advocates for educational opportunity; and Abingdon Theatre Company describes providing a supportive setting for theater-makers and presenting stories reflecting diverse experiences. Other 2024 recipients include organizations whose stated missions involve Jewish community and human rights, child and family development, and hospice care.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust made 36 grants totaling $607,547. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $250,000, with a median of $1,000. Listed purposes for the grants were non-restricted.
The largest 2024 grants included $250,000 to Yeshiva University, $112,052 to Park Avenue Synagogue, $100,000 to the University of Maryland College Park Foundation, $50,000 to Success Academy Charter Schools, and $30,000 to Abingdon Theatre Company.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
William M Greenblatt is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Greenblatt Family Charitable Trust is led by William M. Greenblatt, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William M. Greenblatt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Greenblatt Family Charitable Trust
How much does Greenblatt Family Charitable Trust give each year?
Greenblatt Family Charitable Trust gave $608K across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.2M across 28 grants.
What is Greenblatt Family Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Greenblatt Family Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $16,876, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Greenblatt Family Charitable Trust that year got $1K on average.
Where does Greenblatt Family Charitable Trust give grants?
Greenblatt Family Charitable Trust 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 Maryland (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (13 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Bronx, NY (2 grants).
Does Greenblatt Family Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 36 grants with a stated purpose on Greenblatt Family Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Non-Restricted" (36 grants).
Who are Greenblatt Family Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Greenblatt Family Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Yeshiva University ($250,000), Park Avenue Synagogue ($112,052) and University of Maryland College Park Foundation Inc ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Greenblatt Family Charitable Trust?
Greenblatt Family Charitable Trust reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $608K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $216K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Greenblatt Family Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Greenblatt Family Charitable Trust?
The foundation 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 Greenblatt Family Charitable Trust's EIN?
Greenblatt Family Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-6946683. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Greenblatt Family Charitable Trust 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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Grantable. (2026). Greenblatt Family Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/greenblatt-family-charitable-trust-morg_bcb63ca8ae6e4150994e3156dd0268ea
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