Mazal Charitable Trust
Mazal Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. In 2024, it made 43 grants totaling $660,426, primarily to organizations in New York.
Mazal Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Mazal Charitable Trust gave $660K across 43 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in New York. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $660,426
- -26.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 43
- -8.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,359
- -19.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,600
- Total assets
- $37,270
- -50.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (15 of 43, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mazal Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4721 17Th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11204
Phone: (718) 499-6700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mazal Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cong Zichron Shloma ($129K). Together the top 10 received $445K.
Grant Size Distribution
183 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 166 grants of 183 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 2% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Mazal Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 43 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $510K (2021) to $952K (2020). In 2024 it made 43 grants totaling $660K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cong Zichron Shloma Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $129,325 |
| Machne Gila Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| Ahavas Chesed Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $48,000 |
| Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $31,650 |
| Keren Orah Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $29,188 |
| Yeshiva Machzikei Hadas Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Yeshivas Tal Chaim Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $24,820 |
| Yeshiva Sholom Shachna Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $20,960 |
| Bais Brocha Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $18,427 |
| Cong Ahavas Chesed D'Bobov Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $18,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,270 | $622,501 | $660,432 | $660,426 | 43 | $660,426 | $1,501 | $3,576 |
| 2023 | $75,201 | $600,448 | $901,719 | $901,653 | 47 | $901,653 | $448 | $8,207 |
| 2022 | $376,472 | $300,000 | $554,535 | $554,535 | 31 | $554,535 | — | $14,035 |
| 2021 | $631,007 | $330,000 | $509,800 | $509,800 | 28 | $509,800 | — | $28,772 |
| 2020 | $810,807 | $1,500,000 | $952,285 | $952,260 | 34 | — | — | $7,055 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mazal Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. Among them, Renewal of Life says its mission is to find and match kidney donors for people with kidney disease. Hashem’s Children says it works to help teenage girls in Orthodox Jewish communities in Brooklyn and Monsey who display at-risk behavior, including through assistance with therapy costs, educator training, and a hotline.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust made 43 grants totaling $660,426. Grants ranged from $50 to $129,325, with a median grant of $6,600. The largest grants included $129,325 to Cong Zichron Shloma, $100,000 to Machne Gila, $48,000 to Ahavas Chesed, and $31,650 to Bobover Yeshiva Bnei Zion. Renewal of Life received $17,000, and Hashem’s Children received $3,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Judah Blau and Marilyn Blau as trustees.
Mazal Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Judah Blau
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Blau
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Mazal Charitable Trust
How much does Mazal Charitable Trust give each year?
Mazal Charitable Trust gave $660K across 43 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $902K across 47 grants.
What is Mazal Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Mazal Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $6,600, and its average grant was $15,359, across 43 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mazal Charitable Trust that year got $7K on average.
Where does Mazal Charitable Trust give grants?
Mazal Charitable Trust gives mostly in New York: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (36 grants), Lakewood, NJ (4 grants) and Monsey, NY (2 grants).
Does Mazal Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Mazal Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (43 of 43) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mazal Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Mazal Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Cong Zichron Shloma ($129,325), Machne Gila ($100,000) and Ahavas Chesed ($48,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mazal Charitable Trust?
Mazal Charitable Trust reported $37K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $660K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mazal Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. Among them, Renewal of Life says its mission is to find and match kidney donors for people with kidney disease. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mazal Charitable Trust?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mazal Charitable Trust's EIN?
Mazal Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-6466161. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Mazal 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.
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