Machon by Charitable Trust
Machon by Charitable Trust is a public charity based in Brooklyn, New York. It carries out charitable activities and helps people in need, including by making contributions to other tax-exempt organizations.
Machon by Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Machon by Charitable Trust gave $1.2M across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,198,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- Average grant
- $41,310
- Median grant
- $36,000
- Total assets
- $3,526,099
- -23.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Machon by Charitable Trust
- Contact
Mailing address: 1617 44Th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204
Phone: (212) 962-6100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Machon by Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tifereth Shmuel ($150K). Together the top 10 received $735K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 29 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 4% to New Jersey, 3% to Tennessee, 2% to Michigan, and 2% to Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tifereth Shmuel Brooklyn, NY | H.S. Rejected Studen | $150,000 |
| Bnot Chaya Academy Brooklyn, NY | H.S. Troubled Teens | $100,000 |
| Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation Suffern, NY | Girls H.S. Programs | $100,000 |
| Tal Academy Rockaway Park, NY | Learning Disabilitie | $100,000 |
| Tafkid Brooklyn, NY | Children W Disabilit | $75,000 |
| Bonim Lamokom Brooklyn, NY | Downs Syndrome | $50,000 |
| Manhattan High School New York, NY | Scholarship Fund | $50,000 |
| Zichron Sholom Refal Brooklyn, NY | Holiday Disbursement | $38,000 |
| Bnei Aharon Brooklyn, NY | Cancer Patients | $36,000 |
| Congragation Ezer Yehuda Monsey, NY | Handicap | $36,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing reports $1,198,000 in grants.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,526,099 | $187,941 | $1,249,000 | $1,198,000 | 29 | $152,976 |
| 2023 | $4,587,158 | $54,591 | — | — | — | $54,591 |
| 2022 | $4,532,567 | $4,532,567 | — | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust’s stated mission is to conduct charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational activities and otherwise help people in need, directly or through contributions to other tax-exempt organizations conducting similar activities.
Its 2024 grants included support for educational programs, people with disabilities, people with special needs, cancer patients, and a scholarship fund. Among its grantees, Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation describes its mission as promoting educational materials on Judaism’s laws and philosophies of interpersonal relations. Bnot Chaya Academy says it provides academic and social education to teenage girls at risk. Lev with Love describes providing respite and weekend activities for families with members with special needs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust reported 29 grants totaling $1,198,000. Grants ranged from $7,000 to $150,000, with a median of $36,000. The largest listed awards included $150,000 to Tifereth Shmuel for “H.S. rejected studen”; $100,000 each to Bnot Chaya Academy for “H.S. troubled teens,” Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation for girls’ high school programs, and Tal Academy for learning disabilities; and $75,000 to Tafkid for children with disabilities.
Other listed grants included $50,000 each to Bonim Lamokom for Down syndrome and Manhattan High School for a scholarship fund, and $36,000 each to Bnei Aharon for cancer patients, Congragation Ezer Yehuda for handicap-related support, Hatzolah Flatbush for a special ambulance, and Lev with Love for children with special needs.
The trust states that it becomes familiar with grant recipients’ operations and follows up with inquiries to monitor how grants are used.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alexander Berger, Menachem M Shayovich, and Samuel Trencher as trustees.
Machon by Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alexander Berger
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Menachem M. Shayovich
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Trencher
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Machon by Charitable Trust
How much does Machon by Charitable Trust give each year?
Machon by Charitable Trust gave $1.2M across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Machon by Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Machon by Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $36,000, and its average grant was $41,310, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Machon by Charitable Trust give grants?
Machon by Charitable Trust gives mostly in New York: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (12 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Lakewood, NJ (2 grants).
Does Machon by Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on Machon by Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Machon by Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Machon by Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Tifereth Shmuel ($150,000), Bnot Chaya Academy ($100,000) and Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Machon by Charitable Trust?
Machon by Charitable Trust reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $188K.
What does Machon by Charitable Trust fund?
The trust’s stated mission is to conduct charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational activities and otherwise help people in need, directly or through contributions to other tax-exempt organizations conducting similar activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Machon by Charitable Trust?
Machon by Charitable Trust has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Machon by Charitable Trust's EIN?
Machon by Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3137021. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Machon by Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/machon-by-charitable-trust-morg_6e1fd6adc2244fb9a79f682fa81585ce
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