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Also known as: C/O BERNSTEIN ROSEN & CO
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Menno & Helen Ratzker Charitable Trust is a private trust based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1986. The principal officer is Bernstein Rosen & Co. It holds total assets of $19K. Annual income is reported at $104K. Total assets have grown from $34K in 2011 to $43K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in New York. According to available records, Menno & Helen Ratzker Charitable Trust has made 35 grants totaling $234K, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $50K and $75K annually from 2021 to 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $75K distributed across 10 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $33K, with an average award of $7K. The foundation has supported 15 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Florida, New Jersey, which account for 97% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$225
Median Grant
$500
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 13 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.
Menno & Helen Ratzker Charitable Trust is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 35 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, FL, NJ.
Menno & Helen Ratzker Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $234K across 35 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $7K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $33K.
Menno & Helen Ratzker Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Menno & Helen Ratzker Charitable Trust is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menno Ratzker | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Helen Ratzker | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$59K
Total Assets
$43K
Fair Market Value
$43K
Net Worth
$43K
Grants Paid
$59K
Contributions
$78K
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$2K
Total Grants
35
Total Giving
$234K
Average Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
15
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Israel Of Bal HarbourGENERAL PURPOSE CONTRIBUTIONS | Surfside, FL | $33K | 2024 |
| Miscellaneous Public Charity ContributionsGENERAL PURPOSE CONTRIBUTIONS | New York, NY | $21K | 2024 |
| Shaare ZedekGENERAL PURPOSE CONTRIBUTIONS | New York, NY | $4K | 2024 |
| Community Synangogue Of MonseyGENERAL PURPOSE CONTRIBUTIONS | Monsey, NY | $750 | 2024 |
| Yeshiva Torah VodaathGENERAL PURPOSE CONTRIBUTIONS | Brooklyn, NY | $400 | 2024 |
| JdrfGENERAL PURPOSE CONTRIBUTIONS | New York, NY | $4K | 2022 |
| Colel ChababGENERAL PURPOSE CONTRIBUTION | Brooklyn, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| One Israel FundGENERAL PURPOSE CONTRIBUTIONS | Cedarhurst, NY | $665 | 2022 |
| Manhattan Day SchoolGENERAL PURPOSE CONTRIBUTIONS | New York, NY | $500 | 2022 |
| Tomche Shabbos Of RocklandGENERAL PURPOSE CONTRIBUTIONS | Suffern, NY | $450 | 2022 |
| Mesorah Heritage FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE CONTRIBUTIONS | Rahway, NJ | $368 | 2022 |
| Halachic Organ Donor SocietyGENERAL PURPOSE CONTRIBUTIONS | Lincolnwood, IL | $360 | 2022 |
| Camp HascGENERAL PURPOSE CONTRIBUTIONS | Brooklyn, NY | $360 | 2022 |
| Bike NcsyGENERAL PURPOSE CONTRIBUTIONS | New York, NY | $2K | 2021 |
| Friends Of The IdfGENERAL PURPOSE CONTRIBUTIONS | New York, NY | $2K | 2021 |