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Herman & Helen Lipsitz Charitable Trust is a private trust based in PITTSBURGH, PA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1972. It holds total assets of $3.6M. Annual income is reported at $813K. Total assets have decreased from $5.4M in 2010 to $3.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Pennsylvania. According to available records, Herman & Helen Lipsitz Charitable Trust has made 117 grants totaling $2M, with a median grant of $7K. Annual giving has grown from $306K in 2020 to $1.2M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $400 to $200K, with an average award of $17K. The foundation has supported 42 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Pennsylvania, New York, Colorado, which account for 95% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Herman & Helen Lipsitz Charitable Trust reported 117 individual grants totaling $2.0 million between 2020 and 2022 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $7,000. Half of those grants fell between $4,050 and $16,900. Its largest single grant in the record was $200,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $708,199 in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in PA, which received 105 of the 117 grants on record (90 percent). In total the foundation's grantees span 5 states. Of its 42 distinct grantees, 83 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Yeshiva Schools ($225,000), Hillel Academy ($125,000) and Lubavitch Center ($119,525).
Computed from 117 individual grant records (2020–2022) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 5 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$400
Median Grant
$7K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$55K
Based on 28 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.
Herman & Helen Lipsitz Charitable Trust is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 117 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in PA, NY, CO.
Herman & Helen Lipsitz Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $2M across 117 grants. The median grant size is $7K, with an average of $17K. Individual grants have ranged from $400 to $200K.
Herman & Helen Lipsitz Charitable Trust is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (256134327) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Herman & Helen Lipsitz Charitable Trust is headquartered in PITTSBURGH, PA. While based in PA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Katch | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Barbara Katch | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$3.6M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$3.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
117
Total Giving
$2M
Average Grant
$17K
Median Grant
$7K
Unique Recipients
42
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillel AcademyEDUCATION | Pittsburgh, PA | $13K | 2022 |
| United HazalahGENERAL SUPPORT | Jerusalem | $150K | 2022 |
| Yeshiva SchoolsEDUCATION | Pittsburgh, PA | $113K | 2022 |
| Classrooms Without BordersEDUCATION | Pittsburgh, PA | $55K | 2022 |
| Lubavitch CenterRELIGIOUS COMMUNITY SERVICE | Pittsburgh, PA | $34K | 2022 |
| Ohr ChadashEDUCATION | Denver, CO | $25K | 2022 |
| Kollel Jewish Learning CenterEDUCATION | Pittsburgh, PA | $22K | 2022 |
| Bnei Emunah ChabadRELIGIOUS COMMUNITY SERVICE | Pittsburgh, PA | $22K | 2022 |
| Keren Rachaim FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Pittsburgh, PA | $20K | 2022 |
| Camp Gan Israel FcRELIGIOUS COMMUNITY SERVICE | Pittsburgh, PA | $20K | 2022 |
| Chabad Of The South HillsRELIGIOUS COMMUNITY SERVICE | Pittsburgh, PA | $14K | 2022 |
| Community Day SchoolEDUCATION | Pittsburgh, PA | $13K | 2022 |
| Chabad Of MonroevilleRELIGIOUS COMMUNITY SERVICE | Monroeville, PA | $10K | 2022 |
| Chabad On CampusRELIGIOUS COMMUNITY SERVICE | Pittsburgh, PA | $9K | 2022 |
| Young Israel Of PittsburghRELIGIOUS COMMUNITY SERVICE | Pittsburgh, PA | $7K | 2022 |
| Chabad Of PsuRELIGIOUS COMMUNITY SERVICE | State College, PA | $7K | 2022 |
| Chabad Of Squirrel HillGENERAL SUPPORT | Pittsburgh, PA | $6K | 2022 |
| Aleph InstituteRELIGIOUS COMMUNITY SERVICE | Pittsburgh, PA | $5K | 2022 |
| Temple Emanuel Of South HillsGENERAL SUPPORT | Pittsburgh, PA | $5K | 2022 |
| Temple David Rabbi'S Mitzva FundRELIGIOUS COMMUNITY SERVICE | Monroeville, PA | $4K | 2022 |
| Pz Special FundRELIGIOUS COMMUNITY SERVICE | Pittsburgh, PA | $4K | 2022 |
| Congregation Kether TorahRELIGIOUS COMMUNITY SERVICE | Pittsburgh, PA | $4K | 2022 |
| Temple Ohav Shalom Rabbi'S Disc FundRELIGIOUS COMMUNITY SERVICE | Allison Park, PA | $4K | 2022 |
| Kesser TorahEDUCATION | Pittsburgh, PA | $3K | 2022 |
| Temple Ohav ShalomRELIGIOUS COMMUNITY SERVICE | Allison Park, PA | $3K | 2022 |