Tikvah Charitable Trust
Tikvah Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Watertown, Wisconsin. In 2025, it made 52 grants totaling $11,954 to charitable organizations.
Tikvah Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Tikvah Charitable Trust gave $12K across 52 grants in 2025 (avg $229.885), top state Wisconsin. 37% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,954
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 52
- +2.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $230
- -8.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $126,208
- +21.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (19 of 52, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (41% 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 Tikvah Charitable Trust
- How to Apply
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Applications should specify the nature and purpose of the charitable organization. Grants are limited to Section 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Bruce J Loeb Trustee
Mailing address: N8499 Jefferson Road, Watertown, WI 53094
Phone: (920) 261-4469
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tikvah Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pasadena Community Foundation ($2K). Together the top 10 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
223 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 223 grants of 223 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 41% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin, 16% to California, 13% to the District of Columbia, 9% to Colorado, and 5% to Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 52 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Tikvah Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 19 of 52 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $341; repeat grants $166. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $100 repeat.
- 58% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 67% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 218% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2020) to $13K (2024). In 2025 it made 52 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pasadena Community Foundation Pasadena, CA | Operating Expenses | $1,583 |
| Chabad Jewish Center of Waukesha County Brookfield, WI | Operating Expenses | $1,040 |
| Milwaukee Jewish Federation Milwaukee, WI | Operating Expenses | $700 |
| Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics Boulder, CO | Operating Expenses | $520 |
| American Rivers Washington, DC | Operating Expenses | $500 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Denver, CO | Operating Expenses | $500 |
| Educational Foundation of Watertown Watertown, WI | Operating Expenses | $500 |
| Just Tryan It Bethesda, MD | Operating Expenses | $500 |
| North Carolina Community Foundation Raleigh, NC | Operating Expenses | $500 |
| TEL Aviv Institue | Operating Expenses | $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 | $126,208 | $36,071 | $14,055 | $11,954 | 52 | $12,954 | $4,994 | $5,930 |
| 2024 | $104,192 | $67,302 | $14,479 | $12,872 | 51 | $13,864 | $1,692 | $3,880 |
| 2023 | $51,369 | $378 | $11,391 | $9,840 | 46 | $10,783 | $347 | $2,593 |
| 2022 | $62,382 | $10,743 | $8,646 | $7,148 | 33 | $8,008 | $182 | $2,848 |
| 2021 | $60,285 | $1,195 | $10,276 | $9,293 | 41 | $9,803 | $931 | $3,199 |
| 2020 | $69,366 | — | $7,372 | $6,792 | 40 | — | — | $4,022 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tikvah Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $6K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations working in areas such as community philanthropy, Jewish community life, education, children’s health, family assistance, and environmental conservation. For example, the Pasadena Community Foundation says it builds charitable funds and supports community organizations; the Educational Foundation of Watertown says it promotes education opportunities in the Watertown area; and American Rivers says it works to protect and restore rivers.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 52 grants totaling $11,954. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $1,583, with a median of $100. The largest grant was $1,583 to Pasadena Community Foundation for operating expenses. Other grants included $1,040 to Chabad Jewish Center of Waukesha County, $700 to Milwaukee Jewish Federation, and $520 to Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, each for operating expenses. American Rivers, Children’s Hospital Colorado, Educational Foundation of Watertown, Just TRYAN IT, North Carolina Community Foundation, Tel Aviv Institue, The Bread Basket, and Tiny Hooves each received $500 for operating expenses.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bruce J. Loeb is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Tikvah Charitable Trust is led by Bruce J. Loeb, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bruce J. Loeb
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Tikvah Charitable Trust
How much does Tikvah Charitable Trust give each year?
Tikvah Charitable Trust gave $12K across 52 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $13K across 51 grants.
What is Tikvah Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Tikvah Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $100, and its average grant was $230, across 52 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tikvah Charitable Trust that year got $341 on average.
Where does Tikvah Charitable Trust give grants?
Tikvah Charitable Trust's top state is Wisconsin, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (16%) and District of Columbia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (7 grants), Watertown, WI (5 grants), Milwaukee, WI (5 grants) and Brookfield, WI (2 grants).
Does Tikvah Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of Tikvah Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (46 of 52) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Membership" (4 grants).
Who are Tikvah Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Tikvah Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Pasadena Community Foundation ($1,583), Chabad Jewish Center of Waukesha County ($1,040) and Milwaukee Jewish Federation ($700), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Tikvah Charitable Trust?
Tikvah Charitable Trust reported $126K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Tikvah Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations working in areas such as community philanthropy, Jewish community life, education, children’s health, family assistance, and environmental conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tikvah Charitable Trust?
Applications should specify the nature and purpose of the charitable organization. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Tikvah Charitable Trust's EIN?
Tikvah Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6777005. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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