Gretel Bloch Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CLEVELAND, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 22 grants totaling $93K. Net investment income was $37K.
Financial Overview
From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$93K
+58.0% YoY
Grant Count
22
+22.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+29.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gretel Bloch Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Gretel Bloch Charitable Trust
Based on IRS filings
Gretel Bloch Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CLEVELAND, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 22 grants totaling $93K. Net investment income was $37K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $69,395 |
| Revenue | $37,658 | $15,644 |
| Expenses | $97,237 | $62,378 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $93,053 | — |
| Net Investment Income | $37,398 | $4,208 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,734 | $5,212 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2021 grants, the largest include American Friends of Hebrew Univ ($15,300), Na'amat Usa ($10,000), Neve Michael Children's Village ($6,250).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SHAAREY TIKVAH CONGREGATION BEACHWOOD, OH | DONATION | $3,303 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF HEBREW UNIV BEACHWOOD, OH | DONATION | $15,300 |
| AMERICAN RED MAGEN DAVID BEACHWOOD, OH | DONATION | $5,000 |
| TELSHE YESHIVAH WICKLIFFE, OH | DONATION | $1,250 |
| CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY CLEVELAND, OH | DONATION | $3,750 |
| AKIVA HIGH SCHOOL BEACHWOOD, OH | DONATION | $2,200 |
| MALTZ MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE BEACHWOOD, OH | DONATION | $3,875 |
| NA'AMAT USA CLEVELAND, OH | DONATION | $10,000 |
| KOLLEL YAD CHIAM MORDECHAI BEACHWOOD, OH | DONATION | $3,000 |
| HILLEL KENT STATE KENT, OH | DONATION | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
From 2021 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANFORD M SHORE | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | $1,068 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gretel Bloch Charitable Trust?
Gretel Bloch Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CLEVELAND, OH. It holds — in total assets as of 2021.
Where does Gretel Bloch Charitable Trust operate?
Gretel Bloch Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Colorado, Florida, New York, Ohio.
What size grants does Gretel Bloch Charitable Trust award?
In 2021, Gretel Bloch Charitable Trust awarded 22 grants totaling $93K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Gretel Bloch Charitable Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Gretel Bloch Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Gretel Bloch Charitable Trust's EIN?
Gretel Bloch Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6566082. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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