The Ezra Charitable Trust
The Ezra Charitable Trust is a private foundation located in Lawrence, New York. Its 2024 filing reports 155 grants totaling $244,099, with listed grants largely designated for general support.
The Ezra Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Ezra Charitable Trust gave $244K across 155 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $244,099
- -49.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 155
- +17.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,575
- -57.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $360
- Total assets
- $7,045,688
- -7.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Ezra Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 25 Rosalind Place, Lawrence, NY 11559
Phone: (212) 842-9711
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ezra Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Congregation Ahavas Tzdokah Vchesed Inc ($70K). Together the top 10 received $129K.
Grant Size Distribution
498 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 488 grants of 498 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing allocates grant dollars by recipient state as follows: New York, 69%; New Jersey, 15%; Texas, 11%; Ohio, 2%; and Florida, 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 155 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Ezra Charitable Trust gives
- 29% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 74% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $244K (2024) to $614K (2020). In 2024 it made 155 grants totaling $244K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Ahavas Tzdokah Vchesed Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $70,000 |
| Lakewood Cheder Lakewood, NJ | General Support | $13,000 |
| Yad Eliezer Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Kollel Lhoroah Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $6,000 |
| Young Israel of Houston Houston, TX | General Support | $5,270 |
| Congregation Tashbar Toras Chaim Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $5,200 |
| Chabad of Hebron Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Congregation Mercaz Hatorah of Belle Harbor Rockaway Park, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Taharath Hamishpacha Society Columbus, OH | General Support | $5,000 |
| Tzidkas Mordechai Lakewood, NJ | General Support | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,045,688 | $-109,038 | $463,468 | $244,099 | 155 | $244,099 | $108,119 | $328,403 |
| 2023 | $7,618,646 | $438,741 | $668,825 | $486,036 | 132 | $486,036 | $468,405 | $357,169 |
| 2022 | $7,848,884 | $185,338 | $727,013 | $505,772 | 103 | $505,772 | $101,620 | $382,585 |
| 2021 | $8,391,092 | $2,376,617 | $575,981 | $321,220 | 88 | $321,220 | $2,204,285 | $383,001 |
| 2020 | $6,652,523 | $2,705,153 | $707,396 | $613,893 | 20 | — | $2,611,460 | $310,940 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ezra Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $328K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for religious and educational organizations, as well as organizations addressing charitable and health-related needs. For example, Rofeh Cholim Cancer Society describes its work as assisting cancer patients and their families with financial subsidies, advocacy, emotional support, and help obtaining medical treatment. Houston Mesivta describes itself as a high school and synagogue providing secular and Jewish education to youth. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust reported 155 grants totaling $244,099. Grant amounts ranged from $21 to $70,000, with a median of $360. The largest listed grant was $70,000 to Congregation Ahavas Tzdokah Vchesed Inc. in Brooklyn, New York, for general support. Other large grants included $13,000 to Lakewood Cheder in Lakewood, New Jersey, and $10,000 to Yad Eliezer in Brooklyn, both for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ezra Birnbaum, Caroline Birnbaum, and Moshe Birnbaum as trustees.
The Ezra Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Caroline Birnbaum
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ezra Birnbaum
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Moshe Birnbaum
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 The Ezra Charitable Trust
How much does The Ezra Charitable Trust give each year?
The Ezra Charitable Trust gave $244K across 155 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $486K across 132 grants.
What is The Ezra Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Ezra Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $360, and its average grant was $1,575, across 155 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ezra Charitable Trust give grants?
The Ezra Charitable Trust gives mostly in New York: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (15%) and Texas (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (46 grants), Lakewood, NJ (19 grants), Houston, TX (16 grants) and Lawrence, NY (8 grants).
Does The Ezra Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Ezra Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (155 of 155) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ezra Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Ezra Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Congregation Ahavas Tzdokah Vchesed Inc ($70,000), Lakewood Cheder ($13,000) and Yad Eliezer ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ezra Charitable Trust?
The Ezra Charitable Trust reported $7.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $244K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $328K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Ezra Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for religious and educational organizations, as well as organizations addressing charitable and health-related needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ezra Charitable Trust?
The foundation states that it 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 Ezra Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Ezra Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-6487876. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Ezra 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 October 2026.
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