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Also known as: C/O LAWRENCE BENENSON
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Charitarian is a private trust based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2019. The principal officer is Lawrence B Benenson. It holds total assets of $2.5M. Annual income is reported at $1.7M. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in New York. According to available records, Charitarian has made 239 grants totaling $7.2M, with a median grant of $15K. The foundation has distributed between $1.1M and $3.3M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $3.3M distributed across 110 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $200K, with an average award of $30K. The foundation has supported 109 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, District of Columbia, New Jersey, which account for 77% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 19 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$11K
Average Grant
$26K
Largest Grant
$160K
Based on 43 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Charitarian primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 239 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, DC, NJ.
Charitarian has distributed a total of $7.2M across 239 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $30K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $200K.
Charitarian typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Charitarian is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 19 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence B Benenson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.4M
Total Assets
$2.9M
Fair Market Value
$2.9M
Net Worth
$2.9M
Grants Paid
$1.4M
Contributions
$150K
Net Investment Income
$22K
Distribution Amount
$156K
Total: $2.5M
Total Grants
239
Total Giving
$7.2M
Average Grant
$30K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
109
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Jewish Appeal OfGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $200K | 2023 |
| Patriotic Millionaires ResearchGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Washington, DC | $150K | 2023 |
| Museum Of Modern ArtGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $108K | 2023 |
| Chamah InternationalGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $107K | 2023 |
| Jew BelongGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Studio In A SchoolGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $75K | 2023 |
| Utah Film CenterGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Salt Lake City, UT | $53K | 2023 |
| National Institute For ReproductiveGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| American Values ProjectGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Round Rock, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Frick CollectionGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Moma Ps1GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Queens, NY | $48K | 2023 |
| 92nyGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $46K | 2023 |
| American Folk Art MusuemGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $35K | 2023 |
| Center For IndependentGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $26K | 2023 |
| Chabad Of Chapel HilldurhamGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Chapel Hill, NC | $26K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Magen David AdomGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Hunter College FoundationGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Art21 IncGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Carriage TradeGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Foundation For Contemporary ArtsGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Generation SosGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Westport, CT | $25K | 2023 |
| Moms FirstGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | New City, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| United Hatzalah Of IsraelGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| New MuseumGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Teatro GrattacieloGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Union City, NJ | $10K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Rabin MedicalGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| International Center Of PhotographyGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Avenues For JusticeGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Triple CanopyGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $4K | 2023 |
| Student AdvocacyGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Elmsford, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Fractured Atlas IncGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Lower Manhattan Cultural CouncilGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Resources For Infant EducarersGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Pasadena, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Pen AmericaGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $150K | 2022 |
| Brighter BitesGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Houston, TX | $117K | 2022 |
| LifetownGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | Livingston, NJ | $85K | 2022 |
| Space For Giants UsaGENERAL CONTRIBUTION | New York, NY | $75K | 2022 |