Also known as: C/O ZEV BEREN
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Sheldon K Beren Charitable Trust is a private trust based in DENVER, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. The principal officer is Zev Beren. It holds total assets of $6.9M. Annual income is reported at $1.5M. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. 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 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Colorado and New Jersey. According to available records, Sheldon K Beren Charitable Trust has made 41 grants totaling $925K, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $441K and $485K annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $99K, with an average award of $23K. The foundation has supported 23 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New Jersey, New York, Colorado, which account for 95% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$12K
Average Grant
$21K
Largest Grant
$108K
Based on 20 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.
Sheldon K Beren Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 41 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NJ, NY, CO.
Sheldon K Beren Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $925K across 41 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $23K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $99K.
Sheldon K Beren Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sheldon K Beren Charitable Trust is headquartered in DENVER, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Beren | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Yechezkel Feldberger | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Zev Beren | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dena Beren Grossman | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$775K
Total Assets
$6.9M
Fair Market Value
$8.7M
Net Worth
$6.9M
Grants Paid
$727K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$523K
Distribution Amount
$414K
Total Grants
41
Total Giving
$925K
Average Grant
$23K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
23
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheftal And Miriam FoundationCHARITABLE | Denver, CO | $8K | 2023 |
| Vaad HarabanimCHARITABLE | Flushing, NY | $84K | 2023 |
| Congregation Lev AvothCHARITABLE | Lakewood, NJ | $84K | 2023 |
| Congregation Kollel Bais SheftalCHARITABLE | Lakewood, NJ | $49K | 2023 |
| Yeshiva Toras ChaimCHARITABLE | Denver, CO | $43K | 2023 |
| Beth Medrash Govoha Of AmericaCHARITABLE | Lakewood, NJ | $40K | 2023 |
| Yeshiva Ohr NaftoliCHARITABLE | New Windsor, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Yad EliezerCHARITABLE | Jackson, NJ | $22K | 2023 |
| Hills Academy Of DenverCHARITABLE | Denver, CO | $19K | 2023 |
| Beth Jacob High School Of DenverEDUCATIONAL | Denver, CO | $17K | 2023 |
| Kollel Kinyan TorahCHARITABLE | Jackson, NJ | $10K | 2023 |
| Ner Israel Rabbinical CollegeEDUCATIONAL | Pikesville, MD | $8K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Ohel SarahCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $8K | 2023 |
| Kollel Beren - Degel YerushalayimCHARITABLE | Montvale, NJ | $8K | 2023 |
| Congregation Zera AbrahamCHARITABLE | Denver, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Yeshiva Toras Aron IncCHARITABLE | Lakewood, NJ | $4K | 2023 |
| Boys Town Jerusalem Fdn Of Amer IncEDUCATIONAL | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Agudath Israel Of AmericaCHARITABLE | Manhattan, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Kahal Shaarei TefillahCHARITABLE | Lakewood, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| Hillel Academy Of DenverCHARITABLE | Denver, CO | $17K | 2022 |
| Congregation Tzdokah V ChesedCHARITABLE | Brooklyn, NY | $16K | 2022 |
| Congregation Zichron ShalomCHARITABLE | Lakewood, NJ | $13K | 2022 |
| Merkaz Torah V'ChesedCHARITABLE | Denver, CO | $10K | 2022 |