The Truma Foundation
The Truma Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. It supports people in need through financial aid and programs, and makes contributions to authorized individuals carrying out charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational activities.
The Truma Foundation at a glance
In short: The Truma Foundation gave $930K across 87 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $930,308
- Grants made (2024)
- 87
- Average grant
- $10,693
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $19,280,568
- Primary geography
- New York (84% 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 Truma Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4611 12Th Avenue Ste 1L, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Phone: (718) 438-2804
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Truma Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Young Israel Beth El of Boro Park ($83K). Together the top 10 received $421K.
Organizations only. It also paid 56 grants to individuals ($434,298), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 87 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 16% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 87 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 87 grants totaling $930K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Israel Beth El of Boro Park Brooklyn, NY | Educational support and indirect financial aid for the poor | $82,701 |
| Maysharim Lakewood, NJ | Educational support and indirect financial aid for the poor | $73,000 |
| Cong Khal Lev Avrohom Brooklyn, NY | Educational support and indirect financial aid for the poor | $61,050 |
| Binyan Yerushlaim Brooklyn, NY | Educational support and indirect financial aid for the poor | $56,000 |
| 32 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $400,288 |
| Kehal D'Brookwood Jackson, NJ | Educational support and indirect financial aid for the poor | $47,500 |
| Kids N Camp Fund Monsey, NY | Educational support and indirect financial aid for the poor | $35,000 |
| Congregation Tiferes Yitzchok Inc Brooklyn, NY | Educational support and indirect financial aid for the poor | $31,850 |
| Misc Donations & Stipends Brooklyn, NY | Educational support and indirect financial aid for the poor | $13,704 |
| Mitzvas Tefilin Jewish Center Brooklyn, NY | Educational support and indirect financial aid for the poor | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,280,568 | $964,953 | $1,317,690 | $930,308 | 87 | $970,446 | $768,438 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2023 filing describes direct charitable activity as financial aid and programs for persons in need, along with contributions to authorized individuals carrying out charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational activities.
Its 2024 grants included educational support and indirect financial aid for people in need, as well as scholarships for religious educational purposes. Among the grantees, Maysharim describes its work as operating a religious rabbinical court, including adjudicating and arbitrating disputes under Jewish law. An individual recipient High School of Lakewood describes its work as providing religious and secular education to high school students.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 87 grants totaling $930,308. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $82,701, with a median of $5,000.
The largest grants included $82,701 to Young Israel Beth El of Boro Park, $73,000 to Maysharim, $61,050 to Cong Khal Lev Avrohom, and $56,000 to Binyan Yerushlaim. The foundation also awarded $47,500 to Kehal D'Brookwood, $35,000 to Kids N Camp Fund, and $8,000 to an individual recipient High School of Lakewood. Some grants went to individual recipients for scholarships for religious educational purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Bistricer and the Estate of Moric Bistricer as trustees.
The Truma Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Bistricer
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Estate Of Moric Bistricer
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 Truma Foundation
How much does The Truma Foundation give each year?
The Truma Foundation gave $930K across 87 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Truma Foundation's typical grant size?
The Truma Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,693, across 87 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Truma Foundation give grants?
The Truma Foundation gives mostly in New York: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (17 grants), Lakewood, NJ (5 grants), Fallsburg, NY (3 grants) and Jackson, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Truma Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 87 grants with a stated purpose on The Truma Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship for Religious Educational Purposes" (56 grants) and "Educational Support and Indirect Financial Aid for the Poor" (30 grants).
Who are The Truma Foundation's largest grantees?
The Truma Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Young Israel Beth El of Boro Park ($82,701), Maysharim ($73,000) and Cong Khal Lev Avrohom ($61,050), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 56 grants to individuals ($434,298), which are not listed by name. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Truma Foundation?
The Truma Foundation reported $19.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $965K.
What does The Truma Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2023 filing describes direct charitable activity as financial aid and programs for persons in need, along with contributions to authorized individuals carrying out charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Truma Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Truma Foundation's EIN?
The Truma Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4099736. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024.
Does The Truma Foundation 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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Grantable. (2026). The Truma Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-truma-foundation-morg_9bc3909525034f0188cd897c0fbb343e
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