The Morris & Eva Guttman Family Charitable Tr
The Morris & Eva Guttman Family Charitable Tr is a private foundation based in Englewood, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including religious, educational, community, and Israel-related organizations.
The Morris & Eva Guttman Family Charitable Tr at a glance
In short: The Morris & Eva Guttman Family Charitable Tr gave $55K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state New York. 62% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $55,130
- -52.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +116.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,241
- -78.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $189,781
- +6.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 62% first-time grantees (8 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (43% 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 Morris & Eva Guttman Family Charitable Tr
- 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: 233 Maple Street, Englewood, NJ 07631
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Morris & Eva Guttman Family Charitable Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was PEF Israel Endowment Funds ($20K). Together the top 10 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 31 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (43%), New Jersey (28%), Massachusetts (18%), and Florida (11%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Morris & Eva Guttman Family Charitable Tr open to new grantees?
62%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 13 grantees (62%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 31% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 79% 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 (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2023) to $117K (2024). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds New York, NY | Charitable - supporting education, scientific research, tolerance and understanding and other social services in israel | $20,000 |
| Ne'eman Foundation Boston, MA | CHARITABLE - Provides Americans with a wide selection of tax-deductible projects in Israel that are monitored to guarantee that allocated funds are used accordingly and comply with the requirements of I.R.S. USA tax legislation. | $10,000 |
| Cong Ahavath Torah Englewood, NJ | Charitable - Religious Organization | $8,000 |
| Young Israel of Deerfield Beach Deerfield Beach, FL | Charitable - Religious Organization | $4,000 |
| American Friends of Matan Monsey, NY | Charitable - Supporting Religious, Charitable and Educational Purposes | $3,000 |
| Kesher Community Synagogue Englewood, NJ | Charitable - Religious Organization | $3,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Northern NJ Paramus, NJ | Charitable - Religious Organization | $2,000 |
| Kaplan JCC Tenafly, NJ | Charitable - Community Center | $2,000 |
| Achie - American Communities Helping Israel Boynton Beach, FL | Charitable - to help boost the economy and morale in israel, as well as to raise awareness of keeping israel in the hearts and minds of this and the next generation | $1,800 |
| The Willie and Celia Trump Synagogue Aventura, FL | Charitable - Religious Organization | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $189,781 | $72,980 | $61,726 | $55,130 | 13 | $55,130 | $72,805 | $69,824 |
| 2024 | $178,527 | $95,338 | $137,719 | $116,700 | 6 | $116,700 | $95,338 | $60,710 |
| 2023 | $223,908 | $18,662 | $25,841 | $23,450 | 12 | $23,450 | $18,761 | $51,340 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Morris & Eva Guttman Family Charitable Tr reported a distributable amount of $70K 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 available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied charitable purposes. PEF Israel Endowment Funds describes its mission as including relief for needy people in Israel and support for hospitals, clinics, educational institutions, and scientific research. American Friends of Matan describes its mission as establishing a generation of expert Jewish women leaders passionate about the Torah.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $55,130. Grants ranged from $210 to $20,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Among the largest were $20,000 to PEF Israel Endowment Funds, $10,000 to Ne'eman Foundation, $8,000 to Congregation Ahavath Torah, $4,000 to Young Israel of Deerfield Beach, and $3,000 each to American Friends of Matan and Kesher Community Synagogue.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Freida Harris and Shirley Bersson as trustees.
The Morris & Eva Guttman Family Charitable Tr's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Freida Harris
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shirley Bersson
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Morris & Eva Guttman Family Charitable Tr
How much does The Morris & Eva Guttman Family Charitable Tr give each year?
The Morris & Eva Guttman Family Charitable Tr gave $55K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $117K across 6 grants.
What is The Morris & Eva Guttman Family Charitable Tr's typical grant size?
The Morris & Eva Guttman Family Charitable Tr's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,241, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Morris & Eva Guttman Family Charitable Tr that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Morris & Eva Guttman Family Charitable Tr give grants?
The Morris & Eva Guttman Family Charitable Tr's top state is New York, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (28%) and Massachusetts (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Englewood, NJ (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Morris & Eva Guttman Family Charitable Tr give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Morris & Eva Guttman Family Charitable Tr's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable - Religious Organization" (5 grants).
Who are The Morris & Eva Guttman Family Charitable Tr's largest grantees?
The Morris & Eva Guttman Family Charitable Tr's largest 2025 grantees include PEF Israel Endowment Funds ($20,000), Ne'eman Foundation ($10,000) and Cong Ahavath Torah ($8,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Morris & Eva Guttman Family Charitable Tr?
The Morris & Eva Guttman Family Charitable Tr reported $190K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $70K (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 Morris & Eva Guttman Family Charitable Tr fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Morris & Eva Guttman Family Charitable Tr?
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 Morris & Eva Guttman Family Charitable Tr's EIN?
The Morris & Eva Guttman Family Charitable Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-6502055. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does The Morris & Eva Guttman Family Charitable Tr 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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