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Preselected only
The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2025
$1,303,207
- Grants listed
- 36
- Assets, end of year
- $4,120,109
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Tax year 2024
$1,184,735
- Grants listed
- 30
- Assets, end of year
- $2,197,971
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Tax year 2023
$1,331,541
- Grants listed
- 22
- Assets, end of year
- $2,354,404
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Tax year 2022
$1,419,483
- Grants listed
- 19
- Assets, end of year
- $1,285,962
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Tax year 2021
$873,475
- Grants listed
- 26
- Assets, end of year
- $2,664,478
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Tax year 2020
$936,005
- Grants listed
- 28
- Assets, end of year
- $1,855,301
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Tax year 2019
$579,310
- Grants listed
- 26
- Assets, end of year
- $2,654,788
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Tax year 2018
$784,552
- Grants listed
- 27
- Assets, end of year
- $2,494,948
Grants paid in 2025
As listed on the return.
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Hillel InternationalWashington, DC
Education for jewish students
$500,000 -
Berkshire Natural Resource CouncilLenox, MA
Property conservation
$250,000 -
Jewish Federation of SPB CountyBoca Raton, FL
Support individuals in need
$100,000 -
Nephcure Kidney InternationalTrappe, PA
Rare kidney disease research
$85,000 -
Boston Symphony OrchestraBoston, MA
Promotion of the arts
$66,758 -
JDCNew York, NY
Support for individuals in crisis
$50,900 -
Ohr Torah StoneNew York, NY
Support education and outreach
$50,000 -
Jewish Federation of the BerkshiresPittsfield, MA
Support individuals in need
$45,000 -
Marquee ArtsAnn Arbor, MI
Support theater
$35,000 -
Berkshire Intl Film FestivalGreat Barrington, MA
Promotion of the arts
$25,000 -
Jewish Voters Resource CenterWashington, DC
Research and support for voters
$25,000 -
The Forward AssociationNew York, NY
Independent jewish journalism
$15,000 -
Shalom Hartman Institute of AmericaNew York, NY
Promote jewish education
$10,000 -
Jacob's PillowBeckett, MA
Scholarships for students
$5,500 -
18 DegreesPittsfield, MA
Classical music program for youth
$5,000 -
Renewal of Life IncBrooklyn, NY
Support kidney donors and recipients
$5,000 -
Yeshivat MaharatBronx, NY
Education and support for women
$5,000 -
Berkshire Taconic Community FoundatSheffield, MA
Support independent journalism
$4,000 -
B'nai Torah CongregationBoca Raton, FL
Ministry support
$3,600 -
West Side Campaign Against HungerNew York, NY
Provision for food insecure
$3,600 -
Norman Rockwell MuseumStockbridge, MA
Enhance the arts
$2,250 -
Young Writer's ProjectBurlington, VT
Support teen writers and visual arts
$2,000 -
Smol Emuni USMinnetonka, MN
Promote religious equality
$1,800 -
Construct IncGreat Barrington, MA
Support of affordable housing
$1,200 -
Congregation Knesset IsraelPittsfield, MA
Ministry support
$1,043 -
Central Park ConservancyNew York, NY
Preservation and restoration
$1,000 -
Lenox LibraryLenox, MA
To support library programs
$1,000 -
South Community Food PantryPittsfield, MA
Food bank
$1,000 -
Berkshire Botanical GardenStockbridge, MA
Garden care and educational programs
$500 -
Boca Rio FoundationBoca Raton, FL
Educational support for community
$500 -
Rashi SchoolDedham, MA
Support jewish education
$500 -
Foundations Fighting BlindnessBaltimore, MD
Support for blind children
$360 -
North American Friends of OranimMilwaukee, WI
Support emergency education needs
$360 -
RiverbrookStockbridge, MA
Housing women with disabilities
$200 -
Dawg NationLittleton, CO
Support families in need
$100 -
Berkshire Humane SocietyPittsfield, MA
Animal rescue
$36
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Philanthropy and grantmaking3 grants $130,50048% of the total
- Arts and culture3 grants $116,75843% of the total
- Youth development2 grants $5,6002% of the total
- Education2 grants $5,5002% of the total
- Human services1 grant $5,0002% of the total
- Religion1 grant $3,6001% of the total
- 5 other causes5 grants $3,5961% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- District of Columbia2 grants $525,000
- Massachusetts16 grants $408,987
- New York8 grants $140,500
- Florida3 grants $104,100
- Pennsylvania1 grant $85,000
- Michigan1 grant $35,000
- Vermont1 grant $2,000
- Minnesota1 grant $1,800
- Maryland1 grant $360
- Wisconsin1 grant $360
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Irving A SmoklerTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $0
- Carol S SmoklerTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $0
The return
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