Kariti Family Foundation Trust
Kariti Family Foundation Trust is a private foundation based in Lakewood, New Jersey. Its 2023 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Kariti Family Foundation Trust at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,340,082
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Kariti Family Foundation Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2023 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. No application process or materials are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 138 Forest Drive, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Phone: (347) 893-1805
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kariti Family Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 85 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Lakewood, New Jersey. Its listed 2023 grantees were based in Brooklyn, New York, and Lakewood, New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Kariti Family Foundation Trust gives
- Giving fell 36% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $207K (2023) to $661K (2021). In 2023 it made 9 grants totaling $207K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mosdos Rabbainu Nachum Meshadyk Brooklyn, NY | To Assist the Poor and Indigent | $180,000 |
| Bonei Olam Brooklyn, NY | To Assist the Poor and Indigent | $10,000 |
| Tzur Lakewood, NJ | To Assist the Poor and Indigent | $10,000 |
| The Donors Fund Lakewood, NJ | To Assist the Poor and Indigent | $2,000 |
| Mesamche Lev Brooklyn, NY | To Assist the Poor and Indigent | $1,800 |
| Ahavas Tzedaka Lakewood, NJ | To Assist the Poor and Indigent | $1,180 |
| Cong Chasdei Yitzchok Brooklyn, NY | To Assist the Poor and Indigent | $1,000 |
| Samchinu Brooklyn, NY | To Assist the Poor and Indigent | $450 |
| Ozer Dalim Brooklyn, NY | To Assist the Poor and Indigent | $180 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,340,082 | — | — | — | — | — | — | $115,249 |
| 2024 | $2,340,082 | $2,340,000 | $10,053 | — | — | — | — | $115,020 |
| 2023 | $10,135 | $220,000 | $206,610 | $206,610 | 9 | $206,610 | — | $453 |
| 2022 | $52,745 | — | $426,265 | $426,190 | 31 | $426,190 | — | $3,405 |
| 2021 | $66,690 | $500,000 | $661,515 | $661,490 | 45 | — | — | $18,154 |
| 2020 | $228,205 | $500,000 | $325,327 | $325,319 | 35 | — | — | $17,017 |
| 2019 | $53,532 | $237,380 | $269,435 | $267,947 | 1 | — | $773 | $3,034 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kariti Family Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $115K for 2025 — 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 2023 grantees included Bonei Olam Inc, which describes its work as providing financial assistance, guidance, and referrals related to assisted reproductive technology, among other services. AHAVAS TZEDAKA INC describes its work as providing basic necessities to community members in need and donating books to schools and regional libraries to promote reading and literacy.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 9 grants totaling $206,610. Two reported recipients were Bonei Olam Inc, which received $10,000, and AHAVAS TZEDAKA INC, which received $1,180. The available information does not establish a typical grant size.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists ODED KARITI, GABRIEL YOTVAT KARITI, and JASON HERSKO as trustees.
Kariti Family Foundation Trust's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gabriel Yotvat Kariti
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Hersko
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Oded Kariti
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Kariti Family Foundation Trust
How large is Kariti Family Foundation Trust?
Kariti Family Foundation Trust reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What does Kariti Family Foundation Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grantees included Bonei Olam Inc, which describes its work as providing financial assistance, guidance, and referrals related to assisted reproductive technology, among other services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kariti Family Foundation Trust?
The foundation stated on its 2023 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Kariti Family Foundation Trust make grants?
The foundation is based in Lakewood, New Jersey. Its listed 2023 grantees were based in Brooklyn, New York, and Lakewood, New Jersey.
How much is Kariti Family Foundation Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Kariti Family Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $115K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Kariti Family Foundation Trust's EIN?
Kariti Family Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2501069. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Kariti Family Foundation 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 4, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Kariti Family Foundation Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 25, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kariti-family-foundation-trust-morg_f8175741d0554ad1a6012c4764422c56
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