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Ruth Lazarus Charitable Trust is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2002. It holds total assets of $1.8M. Annual income is reported at $1.1M. Total assets have decreased from $4.8M in 2011 to $2.1M 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 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in New York. According to available records, Ruth Lazarus Charitable Trust has made 125 grants totaling $1.8M, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $348K in 2021 to $797K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $465K, with an average award of $15K. The foundation has supported 78 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, which account for 82% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 23 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.
Ruth Lazarus Charitable Trust is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 125 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, MA, NJ.
Ruth Lazarus Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $1.8M across 125 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $15K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $465K.
Ruth Lazarus Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ruth Lazarus Charitable Trust is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael S Feldberg | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ruth Lazarus | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$805K
Total Assets
$2.1M
Fair Market Value
$6.4M
Net Worth
$2.1M
Grants Paid
$797K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$437K
Distribution Amount
$311K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
125
Total Giving
$1.8M
Average Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
78
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti Defamation LeagueCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Uja FederationCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $465K | 2023 |
| Harvard UniversityCHARITABLE | Cambridge, MA | $75K | 2023 |
| Facing History And OurselvesCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Brennan Center For JusticeCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| B'Nai JeshurinGENERAL CHARITABLE | New York, NY | $33K | 2023 |
| 92nd Street YGENERAL CHARITABLE | New York, NY | $29K | 2023 |
| BrandeisCHARITABLE | Waltham, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Innocence ProjectCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Friends SeminaryCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Griffin Cares FoundationCHARITABLE | Tenafly, NJ | $6K | 2023 |
| Museum Of Arts And DesignCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Kenneth B Schwartz CenterGENERAL CHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Franklin And MarshallCHARITABLE | Lancaster, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Dwight Engelwood SchoolGENERAL CHARITABLE | Englewood, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| AspcaCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Phillip Exeter Academycharitable | Exeter, NH | $2K | 2023 |
| Friends Of CasCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Fresh Air FundGENERAL CHARITABLE | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Equal Justice AmericaGENERAL CHARITABLE | Midlothian, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Appalachian Mountain ClubCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| The Legal Aid SocietyCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| East Harlem Tutorial ProgramCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Human Development ServicesCHARITABLE | Mamaroneck, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Israel Endowment FundCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Children'S Hospital Of PhiladelphiaCHARITABLE | Philadelphia, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| The RetreatCHARTIABLE | East Hampton, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| City HarvestGENERAL CHARITABLE | New York, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Longhouse ReserveCHARITABLE | East Hampton, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Metropolitan MuseumCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $460 | 2023 |
| Jewish Women InternationalCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $375 | 2023 |
| Daniel'S Music FoundationCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $300 | 2023 |
| Wounded Warrior ProjectCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $250 | 2023 |
| Ny Historical SocietyCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $135 | 2023 |
| World Wide FundCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | N/A | 2023 |
| Harvard Law SchoolCHARITABLE | Cambridge, MA | $45K | 2022 |
| Push For Empowered PregnancyCHARITABLE | Katonah, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Central Park ConservancyCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $7K | 2022 |
| Amalgamated FoundationCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |