The Ezrah Charitable Trust is a private independent foundation based in Charlotte, North Carolina, designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. Established in 2016, the trust operates as a grantmaking foundation focused on philanthropy and charitable giving across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$498.3M
+3.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$18.9M
+125.2% YoY
Grant Count
18
+38.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.0M
+62.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust's primary funding focus areas include:
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Education
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- General charitable support
The foundation supports initiatives aligned with its mission to build a more just and equitable world, with particular emphasis on agricultural development and international charitable work.
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants for general support and has demonstrated a commitment to both domestic and international charitable causes.
Grant Range
$2,000
Average Grant
$2,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust supports initiatives across multiple U.S. states and cities, with particular concentration in:
- New York
- California
- Illinois
- Colorado
- Massachusetts
- Washington
The foundation also funds international initiatives through organizations working globally.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Assets: $498,336,397
- Total Revenue: $37,813,223
- Total Expenses: $20,388,388
- Total Liabilities: $0
Historical Context: The foundation has maintained substantial assets and consistent revenue streams, demonstrating financial stability and capacity for significant grantmaking.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $498,336,397 | $483,681,336 | $463,851,090 |
| Revenue | $37,813,223 | $29,342,147 | $59,394,348 |
| Expenses | $20,388,388 | $9,527,094 | $17,115,772 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $21,570,378 | $11,127,477 | $20,339,504 |
| Net Investment Income | $27,073,791 | $28,495,374 | $28,308,019 |
| Distributable Amount | $24,402,344 | $21,255,688 | $21,163,242 |
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
67 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key Personnel:
- Charlene Chen – Executive Director (full-time, compensation: $288,483 as of 2023)
- David I. Cohen – Trustee (serves without compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
No officer/director data available.
Contact Information
Address: 5970 Fairview Road, Suite 705 Charlotte, NC 28210-3124
Telephone: 980-701-0934
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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