The Guela Charitable Trust
The Guela Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2023 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, and reports no grants or assets; the trust appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Guela Charitable Trust at a glance
- Qualifying distributions (2023)
- $3,305
- Expenses (2023)
- $3,305
- -41.5% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Guela Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return.
- Contact
Mailing address: 535 W End Ave 8A, New York, NY 10024
Phone: (212) 419-2708
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Guela Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 27 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How The Guela Charitable Trust gives
- 50% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $95K (2021) to $458K (2020). In 2021 it made 10 grants totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Funder Network New York, NY | Support for Charitable Institute | $71,500 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra Boston, MA | Support for Charitable Institute | $8,000 |
| Chabad of Stonybrook East Setauket, NY | Support for Charitable Institute | $7,500 |
| Chabad of the Berkshires Pittsfield, MA | Support for Charitable Institute | $3,750 |
| Lincoln Square Synagogue New York, NY | Support for Charitable Institute | $2,200 |
| Silver Hamarot New York, NY | Support for Charitable Institute | $1,000 |
| Stockbridge Bowl Association Stockbridge, MA | Support for Charitable Institute | $500 |
| Dorot New York, NY | Support for Charitable Institute | $360 |
| New York Public Radio New York, NY | Support for Charitable Institute | $150 |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation Washington, DC | Support for Charitable Institute | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | $3,305 | — | — | $3,305 | — | $126 |
| 2022 | $3,305 | — | $5,653 | — | — | — | — | $235 |
| 2021 | $8,958 | $85,000 | $114,715 | $95,060 | 10 | $95,060 | — | $646 |
| 2020 | $38,673 | $615,070 | $576,533 | $457,737 | 17 | — | $4,701 | $1,493 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Guela Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $126 for 2023 — 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 is provided. The 2021 grants listed include support for arts and cultural programming, services for older adults, and public radio. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ stated missions: the Boston Symphony Orchestra says it makes music and provides educational and training programs; DOROT says it works to alleviate social isolation and loneliness among older adults and help them live independently; and New York Public Radio says it provides audio programming rooted in New York.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the trust reported $95,060 in grants across 10 grants. The listed grants include $8,000 to the Boston Symphony Orchestra, $360 to DOROT, and $150 to New York Public Radio. The supplied information does not establish a typical grant size.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Estanne Fawer, Martin Fawer, and Tamar Abraham Wolchok as trustees.
The Guela Charitable Trust's 2023 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Estanne Fawer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martin Fawer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tamar Abraham Wolchok
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Melina Spadone (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Guela Charitable Trust
What does The Guela Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2021 grants listed include support for arts and cultural programming, services for older adults, and public radio. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Guela Charitable Trust?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Guela Charitable Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Guela Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $126 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Guela Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Guela Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6468959. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does The Guela 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.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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