Gretel Bloch Charitable Trust
Gretel Bloch Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Cleveland, Ohio. Its 2021 filing is marked as a final return, indicating that the trust appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Gretel Bloch Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Gretel Bloch Charitable Trust gave $93K across 22 grants in 2021 (avg $4K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $93,053
- +58.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 22
- +22.2% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $4,230
- +29.3% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $3,527
- Primary geography
- Ohio (93% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Gretel Bloch Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust’s filing states that it contributed only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing is marked as final, so this should not be treated as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6105 Parkland Blvd Room 200, Cleveland, OH 44124
Phone: (440) 446-1100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gretel Bloch Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was American Friends of Hebrew Univ ($15K). Together the top 10 received $66K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 7% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
How Gretel Bloch Charitable Trust gives
- 68% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $59K (2020) to $93K (2021). In 2021 it made 22 grants totaling $93K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Hebrew Univ Beachwood, OH | Donation | $15,300 |
| Na'amat USA Cleveland, OH | Donation | $10,000 |
| Neve Michael Children's Village Pembrook Pines, FL | Donation | $6,250 |
| Hillel at Miami University Oxford, OH | Donation | $5,500 |
| American Red Magen David Beachwood, OH | Donation | $5,000 |
| Hillel Kent State Kent, OH | Donation | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Kosher Food Pantry Cleveland, OH | Donation | $5,000 |
| Heights School Foundation University Heights, OH | Donation | $5,000 |
| Solon Chabad Solon, OH | Donation | $5,000 |
| Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage Beachwood, OH | Donation | $3,875 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $37,658 | $97,237 | $93,053 | 22 | $93,053 | $37,398 | $2,734 |
| 2020 | $69,395 | $15,644 | $62,378 | $58,878 | 18 | — | $4,208 | $5,212 |
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.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2021 grants included organizations whose own missions describe work in education, Jewish community life, and services for children and older adults. For example, Neve Michael Children’s Village describes its mission as supporting a children’s village in Israel that provides professional services and education to children removed from their homes. Case Western Reserve University describes itself as a research-oriented university with strengths across fields including health, engineering, arts and sciences, law, management, and social work.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the trust gave $93,053 across 22 grants. Grants ranged from $625 to $15,300, with a median grant of $3,526. Among the largest recipients were American Friends of Hebrew University ($15,300), NA'AMAT USA ($10,000), Neve Michael Children’s Village ($6,250), Hillel at Miami University ($5,500), and American Red Magen David, Hillel Kent State, Cleveland Kosher Food Pantry, Heights School Foundation, and Solon Chabad ($5,000 each).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Sanford M. Shore was listed as trustee on the 2021 filing.
Gretel Bloch Charitable Trust is led by Sanford M. Shore, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Sanford M. Shore
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $1K (2021)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $1K, to Sanford M Shore (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Gretel Bloch Charitable Trust
How much does Gretel Bloch Charitable Trust give each year?
Gretel Bloch Charitable Trust gave $93K across 22 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $59K across 18 grants.
What is Gretel Bloch Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Gretel Bloch Charitable Trust's median grant in 2021 was $3,527, and its average grant was $4,230, across 22 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gretel Bloch Charitable Trust give grants?
Gretel Bloch Charitable Trust gives mostly in Ohio: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Beachwood, OH (9 grants) and Cleveland, OH (3 grants).
Does Gretel Bloch Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Gretel Bloch Charitable Trust's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (22 grants).
Who are Gretel Bloch Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Gretel Bloch Charitable Trust's largest 2021 grantees include American Friends of Hebrew Univ ($15,300), Na'amat USA ($10,000) and Neve Michael Children's Village ($6,250), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Gretel Bloch Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2021 grants included organizations whose own missions describe work in education, Jewish community life, and services for children and older adults. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gretel Bloch Charitable Trust?
The trust’s filing states that it contributed only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Does Gretel Bloch 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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