The Pillars Trust
The Pillars Trust is a private foundation based in Spring Valley, New York. Its 2024 filing reports 50 grants totaling $104,027, nearly all to recipients in New York.
The Pillars Trust at a glance
In short: The Pillars Trust gave $104K across 50 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $104,027
- -38.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 50
- +8.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,081
- -42.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $225
- Total assets
- $966,255
- -2.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 Pillars Trust
- How to Apply
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The 2023 filing lists Jonathan Weiss as the contact and states that no special form or materials are required. It gives no deadline and restricts awards to tax-exempt organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Jonathan Weiss
Mailing address: 72 Reagan Road, Spring Valley, NY 10977
Phone: (845) 354-2135
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Pillars Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was mosdos chasidie square TYY of BP ($29K). Together the top 10 received $93K.
Grant Size Distribution
447 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 445 grants of 447 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Nearly all grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in New York, with one small grant to an organization in Lakewood, New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Pillars Trust gives
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 218% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $61K (2020) to $180K (2021). In 2024 it made 50 grants totaling $104K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| mosdos chasidie square TYY of BP Brooklyn, NY | to promote activities of organization | $29,100 |
| Cong TYY of Montreal Spring Valley, NY | to promote activities of organization | $24,150 |
| Mifal Kupath Chasanim Spring Valley, NY | to promote activities of organization | $11,200 |
| Beer Yakov Spring Valley, NY | to promote activities of organization | $7,370 |
| Cong Sdei Yakov Square Spring Valley, NY | to promote activities of organization | $6,100 |
| Cong Toldos Spring Valley Spring Valley, NY | to promote activities of organization | $6,000 |
| Shekel Hakodesh Spring Valley, NY | to promote activities of organization | $3,100 |
| Yeshiva Zera Yakov Monsey, NY | to promote activities of organization | $2,680 |
| Cong Ohel Torah Monroe, NY | to promote activities of organization | $1,900 |
| Cong Khal Chasidei Square Spring Valley, NY | to promote activities of organization | $1,820 |
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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 | $966,255 | $192,595 | $221,735 | $104,027 | 50 | $104,027 | $45,550 | $47,673 |
| 2023 | $995,384 | $200,020 | $293,116 | $167,665 | 46 | $167,665 | $55,052 | $32,837 |
| 2022 | $1,088,751 | $150,260 | $225,421 | $122,066 | 82 | $122,066 | $6,585 | $38,123 |
| 2021 | $1,163,912 | $575,063 | $288,115 | $180,222 | 268 | — | $19,480 | $57,933 |
| 2020 | $877,079 | $103,291 | $172,961 | $61,377 | 1 | — | — | $41,176 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Pillars Trust reported a distributable amount of $48K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 50 grants totaling $104,027. Grants ranged from $10 to $29,100, with a median of $225. The largest listed grants were $29,100 to Mosdos Chasidie Square TYY of BP in Brooklyn, $24,150 to Cong TYY of Montreal in Spring Valley, and $11,200 to Mifal Kupath Chasanim in Spring Valley. Each was recorded as being “to promote activities of organization.”
The foundation’s 2023 filing says there is no special requirement for application form or materials, no deadline, and that awards are restricted to tax-exempt organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jonathan Weiss is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
The Pillars Trust is led by Jonathan Weiss, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jonathan Weiss
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Pillars Trust
How much does The Pillars Trust give each year?
The Pillars Trust gave $104K across 50 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $168K across 46 grants.
What is The Pillars Trust's typical grant size?
The Pillars Trust's median grant in 2024 was $225, and its average grant was $2,081, across 50 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Pillars Trust give grants?
The Pillars Trust gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Spring Valley, NY (22 grants), Brooklyn, NY (11 grants), Monsey, NY (11 grants) and Monroe, NY (3 grants).
Does The Pillars Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 50 grants with a stated purpose on The Pillars Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Promote Activities of Organization" (50 grants).
Who are The Pillars Trust's largest grantees?
The Pillars Trust's largest 2024 grantees include mosdos chasidie square TYY of BP ($29,100), Cong TYY of Montreal ($24,150) and Mifal Kupath Chasanim ($11,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Pillars Trust?
The Pillars Trust reported $966K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $104K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $48K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from The Pillars Trust?
The 2023 filing lists Jonathan Weiss as the contact and states that no special form or materials are required. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Pillars Trust's EIN?
The Pillars Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4075523. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Pillars Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-pillars-trust-morg_2bb2113d1ec944569a2b6ad6ac8091fb
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