The Charatan Family Foundation
The Charatan Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It says its mission is to aid and grow charities that make a difference in the New York City community, and describes support for arts, cultural, medical, social, environmental, and humanitarian causes.
The Charatan Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Charatan Family Foundation gave $199K across 37 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. 43% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $199,338
- +2.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 37
- -19.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,388
- +27.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $25,701
- -83.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (16 of 37, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (54% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Charatan Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 860 Fifth Avenue 12H, New York, NY 10065
Website: https://charatanfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Charatan Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United States Holocaust Memorial Mu ($55K). Together the top 10 received $162K.
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 142 grants of 143 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated mission centers on charities serving the New York City community. In 2025, 54% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 28% to Washington, DC, 13% to Maryland, 4% to Florida, and 1% to Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Charatan Family Foundation open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 16 of 37 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $875 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 51% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $107K (2021) to $199K (2025). In 2025 it made 37 grants totaling $199K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United States Holocaust Memorial Mu Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $55,300 |
| Self Help Community Service New York, NY | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Univ-the Phyllis Albs Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Friendship Circle Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| The New York Board of Rabbis New York, NY | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| The Bass Miami Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $6,500 |
| UJA Federation of New York New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Rabin Medical C New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Home for Homeless New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,701 | $175,000 | $202,903 | $199,338 | 37 | $202,903 | $4,351 |
| 2024 | $151,004 | $150,000 | $199,722 | $195,051 | 46 | $199,722 | $8,573 |
| 2023 | $200,726 | $200,390 | $174,339 | $169,803 | 34 | $174,339 | — |
| 2022 | — | $175,000 | $98,717 | — | — | $98,717 | — |
| 2021 | $111,502 | $193,000 | $110,045 | $106,725 | 26 | — | — |
| 2020 | $28,547 | $105,550 | $181,866 | $181,323 | 37 | — | $3,285 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Charatan Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K 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
The foundation’s stated mission is to “aid and grow charities that make a difference in the New York City community.” Its website describes support for the arts and Jewish initiatives, as well as care related to elderly, disabled, and young people. It also names medical, social, environmental, and humanitarian pursuits.
The grants include organizations with varied missions. For example, the Museum of Jewish Heritage describes itself as a living memorial to the Holocaust; Encourage Kids Foundation says it helps seriously ill children and their families cope through entertainment, education, and family activities; and Global Lyme Alliance says it works to address Lyme and other tick-borne diseases through research, awareness, and patient advocacy.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 37 grants totaling $199,338. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $55,300, with a median of $1,000.
Among its largest reported grants were $55,300 to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, $30,000 to Selfhelp Community Service, $25,000 to Johns Hopkins University–The Phyllis Albs, and $18,000 to Friendship Circle. Each was listed as unrestricted. Other reported grants included $7,500 to the New York Board of Rabbis and $6,500 to The Bass.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Debrah L Charatan as President and Bennat Berger as Secretary and CFO.
The Charatan Family Foundation is led by Debrah L. Charatan, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Debrah L. Charatan
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bennat Berger
Secretary & CFO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Charatan Family Foundation
How much does The Charatan Family Foundation give each year?
The Charatan Family Foundation gave $199K across 37 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $195K across 46 grants.
What is The Charatan Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Charatan Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $5,388, across 37 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Charatan Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Charatan Family Foundation give grants?
The Charatan Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (28%) and Maryland (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (18 grants), Brooklyn, NY (2 grants) and Miami Gardens, FL (2 grants).
Does The Charatan Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of The Charatan Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (36 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Charatan Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Charatan Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include United States Holocaust Memorial Mu ($55,300), Self Help Community Service ($30,000) and Johns Hopkins Univ-the Phyllis Albs ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Charatan Family Foundation?
The Charatan Family Foundation reported $26K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $203K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Charatan Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to “aid and grow charities that make a difference in the New York City community.” Its website describes support for the arts and Jewish initiatives, as well as care related to elderly, disabled, and young people. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Charatan Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Charatan Family Foundation's EIN?
The Charatan Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4126715. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Charatan Family Foundation 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work The Charatan Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). The Charatan Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-charatan-family-foundation-morg_46354f86aaa44d4aab5fb301a503e3fe
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