Lodz Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Spring Valley, New York (EIN 26-1650743). It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization classified under the NTEE code P58 (Human Services).
Key facts about Lodz Charitable Trust
- EIN
- 26-1650743
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $175,609
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- Average grant
- $7,024
- Median grant
- $3,950
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (11 of 25, 2024)
- Total assets
- $3,017
- Primary geography
- New York (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. 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.
Who Lodz Charitable Trust funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Lodz Charitable Trust's 25 itemized 2024 grants were New York (99%). The most frequent recipient cities were Spring Valley, NY (15 grants), Brooklyn, NY (4 grants), Monsey, NY (3 grants) and New Square, NY (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Is Lodz Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 25 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3K
-89.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$176K
-28.6% YoY
Grant Count
25
-45.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
+31.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lodz Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation focuses on funding religious and charitable organizations, with a particular emphasis on Jewish institutions and human services organizations. Grant purposes are consistently described as "general contributions."
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$1,000–$4,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, with a concentration in Spring Valley, Brooklyn, Monsey, and New Square. All grants in recent years have gone to organizations within New York State.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 25 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
FY2023 Financial Summary:
- Total revenue: $150,000
- Total assets: $3,000–$29,000
- Total expenses: $176,000
Staffing: The foundation reports 2 unpaid trustees and no paid executives.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,017 | $28,701 | $24,811 |
| Revenue | $150,000 | $250,000 | $120,500 |
| Expenses | $175,684 | $246,110 | $122,920 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $175,609 | $246,035 | $122,080 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $3,211 | $1,549 | $1,231 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
116 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Congregation Yeshiva Avir Yakov ($22,080), Global Center of Skver ($20,000), Amudei Haolem ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CONGREGATION YESHIVA AVIR YAKOV Spring Valley, NY | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $22,080 |
| GLOBAL CENTER OF SKVER Spring Valley, NY | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $20,000 |
| Amudei Haolem Spring Valley, NY | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $20,000 |
| Cong Zichron Yakov Spring Valley, NY | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $20,000 |
| INTEGRITY CARE SERVICES INC Brooklyn, NY | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $18,000 |
| SHEKEL HAKODESH Brooklyn, NY | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $14,500 |
| ICHUD HACHEVROS Spring Valley, NY | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $10,750 |
| CONG BAIS NAFTALI Monsey, NY | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $9,000 |
| Orchos Chaim Spring Valley, NY | General Contribution | $8,600 |
| MACHNEI YAKOV YOSEF SKVER Brooklyn, NY | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elya Zabner | Trustee | — | — |
| Miriam Zabner | Trustee | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Lodz Charitable Trust fund?
The foundation focuses on funding religious and charitable organizations, with a particular emphasis on Jewish institutions and human services organizations. Grant purposes are consistently described as "general contributions."
How do I apply for a grant from Lodz Charitable Trust?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Lodz Charitable Trust make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, with a concentration in Spring Valley, Brooklyn, Monsey, and New Square. All grants in recent years have gone to organizations within New York State.
What size grants does Lodz Charitable Trust award?
In 2024, Lodz Charitable Trust awarded 25 grants totaling $176K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Lodz Charitable Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Lodz 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 Lodz Charitable Trust's EIN?
Lodz Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1650743. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Lodz Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.