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The Ezrah Charitable Trust is a private trust based in CHARLOTTE, NC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2016. The principal officer is David I Cohen. It holds total assets of $498.3M. Annual income is reported at $63.9M. Total assets have grown from $217.6M in 2019 to $498.3M in 2024. 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 2017 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including New York, California, North Carolina. According to available records, The Ezrah Charitable Trust has made 59 grants totaling $70.3M, with a median grant of $365K. Annual giving has grown from $9.6M in 2020 to $28.8M in 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $31.9M distributed across 22 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $7.9M, with an average award of $1.2M. The foundation has supported 28 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, New York, Virginia, which account for 53% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$300K
Average Grant
$1.4M
Largest Grant
$6.7M
Based on 11 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.
The Ezrah Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 59 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, NY, VA.
The Ezrah Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $70.3M across 59 grants. The median grant size is $365K, with an average of $1.2M. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $7.9M.
The Ezrah Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Ezrah Charitable Trust is headquartered in CHARLOTTE, NC. While based in NC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David I Cohen | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$498.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$498.3M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
59
Total Giving
$70.3M
Average Grant
$1.2M
Median Grant
$365K
Unique Recipients
28
Most Common Grant
$950K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Acre Fund UsGENERAL SUPPORT TO ONE ACRE FUND'S MISSION TO SUPPLY AND SUPPORT SMALLHOLDER FARMERS AND ONE ACRE FUND'S DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION. ALSO, TO SUPPORT SPECIFIC ENDEAVORS TO EXPAND ONE ACRE FUND'S MISSION IN RWANDA, MALAWI, AND KENYA. | Highland Park, IL | $7.9M | 2022 |
| American Trust For Oxford University (Assoc Of American Rhodes Scholars)FUNDING TO THE RHODES TRUST FOR THE BENEFIT OF RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS IN AFRICA, WITH A PREFERENCE FOR EAST & WEST AFRICA | Vienna, VA | $2M | 2022 |
| Root Capital IncGENERAL SUPPORT TO ROOT CAPITAL'S WORK PROVIDING FINANCING AND ADVISORY SERVICES TO SMALL AND GROWING AGRICULTURAL BUSINESSES IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH | Cambridge, MA | $1M | 2022 |
| American Jewish World ServicesGENERAL SUPPORT TO AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD SERVICE'S MISSION TO BUILD A MORE JUST AND EQUITABLE WORLD. | New York, NY | $950K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Parivaar IncGENERAL SUPPORT FOR PARIVAAR'S CARE FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE HIGHLY VULNERABLE TO EXPLOITATION, VICTIMIZATION AND TRAFFICKING. | Scarsdale, NY | $750K | 2022 |
| Myagro FarmsGENERAL SUPPORT TO MYAGRO'S TECH-ENABLED SAVINGS MODEL THAT EMPOWERS SMALLHOLDER FARM FAMILIES TO GROW THEIR WAY OUT OF HUNGER AND POVERTY. | New York, NY | $500K | 2022 |
| Digital Divide DataGENERAL SUPPORT FOR DDD'S IMPACT SOURCING MODEL, WHICH EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES TO BREAK DOWN SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC BARRIERS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. | New York, NY | $350K | 2022 |
| Reall LtdSUPPORT FOR SMART HAVENS AFRICA WOLOLO PROJECT, PROVIDING LOW COST, SUSTAINABLE HOUSING SOLUTIONS AND POSITIVE SOCIAL IMPACTS THROUGH EMPLOYMENT, HOME OWNERSHIP, FINANCIAL INCLUSION, AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT IN UGANDA. | Coventry | $300K | 2022 |
| Focusing Philanthropy IncFUNDING FOR THE HOLIDAY IMPACT PRIZE FOR NICHOLAS KRISTOF'S SELECTION IN HIS ANNUAL HOLIDAY GIVING COLUMN IN THE NEW YORK TIMES. | Santa Monica, CA | $253K | 2022 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramCONTRIBUTION TO THE EZRAH CHARITABLE DAF FOR CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTIONS | Southeastern, PA | $150K | 2022 |
| King Baudouin FoundationGRANT TO FRIENDS OF BUILDHER, EQUIPPING WOMEN IN KENYA WITH ACCREDITED CONSTRUCTION AND MANUFACTURING SKILLS LEADING TO GREATER FINANCIAL PROSPERITY, CHANGING MALE ATTITUDES AND PROMOTING GENDER EQUALITY WITHIN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY. | New York, NY | $104K | 2022 |
| The Rhodes Trust Co Rhodes HousePRIZE AND EXPENSE FUNDS FOR THE AANIT PRIZE OF THE MANDELA RHODES FOUNDATION, WHICH SUPPORTS INITIATIVES THAT CAN DELIVER POSITIVE SOCIAL IMPACT FOR AFRICA'S MOST MARGINALIZED POPULATIONS. | Oxford | $100K | 2022 |
| Raspberry Pi FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Cambridge | $5M | 2021 |
| King Baudouin FoundoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $1.7M | 2021 |
| The Rhodes Trust Horizon FundGENERAL SUPPORT | San Jose, CA | $114K | 2021 |
| The New Horizons FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Colorado Springs, CO | $103K | 2021 |
| Via InternationalGENERAL SUPPORT | San Diego, CA | $20K | 2021 |
| Charlotte Ctr Legal AdvocGENERAL SUPPORT | Charlotte, NC | $1K | 2021 |
| One Acre FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Highland Park, IL | $2.2M | 2020 |
| Delta PhilanthropiesGENERAL SUPPORT | London | $2M | 2020 |
| Dalberg Charitable - Safe Hands KenyaGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $1M | 2020 |