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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 81-2608588

The Ezrah Charitable Trust

A private foundation in Charlotte, NC. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 18 grants and $18.9 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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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

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $18,863,437

    Grants listed
    18
    Assets, end of year
    $498,336,397

  • Tax year 2023

    $8,375,348

    Grants listed
    13
    Assets, end of year
    $483,681,336

  • Tax year 2022

    $14,395,717

    Grants listed
    12
    Assets, end of year
    $463,851,090

  • Tax year 2021

    $15,926,044

    Grants listed
    11
    Assets, end of year
    $449,425,515

  • Tax year 2020

    $9,639,273

    Grants listed
    13
    Assets, end of year
    $259,414,844

Grants paid in 2024

18 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramMalvern, PA

    Contribution to The Ezrah Charitable DAF for charitable distributions.

    $7,150,000
  2. One Acre Fund USHighland Park, IL

    General support to One Acre Fund's mission to supply and support smallholder farmers.

    $3,000,000
  3. One Acre Fund USHighland Park, IL

    Support for One Acre Fund's digital transformation

    $2,000,000
  4. American Jewish World Service IncNew York, NY

    General support to American Jewish World Service's mission to build a more just and equitable world.

    $1,050,000
  5. Root Capital IncCambridge, MA

    General support to Root Capital's work with small and growing agricultural businesses around the world

    $1,000,000
  6. Friends of ParivaarNew York, NY

    General support for Parivaar's care for children in India who are highly vulnerable to exploitation, victimization and trafficking.

    $750,000
  7. The Rhodes TrustOxford, United Kingdom

    Contribution to Rhodes Trust legal costs related to South African schools scholarships.

    $660,322
  8. Digital Green FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    General support to Digital Green's mission to create a world where farmers use technology and data to build prosperous communities.

    $500,000
  9. Myagro FarmsNew York, NY

    General support to myAgro's tech-enabled savings model that empowers smallholder farm families to grow their way out of hunger and poverty.

    $500,000
  10. Partners in Food SolutionsEdina, MN

    General support to Partners in Food Solutions' mission to enable the transfer of knowledge and expertise to small and growing food companies in Africa.

    $500,000
  11. The Rhodes TrustOxford, United Kingdom

    Funding to The Rhodes Trust for the benefit of Rhodes Scholarships in Africa, with a preference for East & West Africa.

    $333,333
  12. Keep A Child AliveNew York, NY

    General support to Keep a Child Alive's mission to helping children reach their potential and live healthier, happier lives.

    $300,000
  13. One Acre Fund USHighland Park, IL

    Support for specific endeavors to underwrite One Acre Fund's self-insurance fund in Malawi.

    $290,234
  14. Focusing PhilanthropySanta Monica, CA

    Contribution to the collaboration with the NYT Communities Fund to support nonprofits to help people improve their circumstances and lead more enriching lives.

    $212,744
  15. Focusing PhilanthropySanta Monica, CA

    Contribution to the collaboration with the Nick Kristof 2024 Holdiay Impact Initiative to raise funds for non-profits that are tackling global issues in health, literacy, and human rights.

    $180,980
  16. TEAM4TECH FoundationMenlo Park, CA

    Contribution to Team4Tech's "AI Skill-building for Community-Based Education NGOs in Africa" project from 2024 to 2026.

    $171,924
  17. Climate Action for SmallholdersChestnut Hill, MA

    General support to CASH Coalition's mission to support and share knowledge and best practices with smallholder farmers.

    $150,000
  18. The Rhodes TrustOxford, United Kingdom

    Prize 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.

    $113,900

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Philanthropy and grantmaking4 grants $8,293,72470% of the total
  2. International aid3 grants $2,550,00022% of the total
  3. Education2 grants $671,9246% of the total
  4. Health1 grant $300,0003% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Pennsylvania1 grant $7,150,000
  2. Illinois3 grants $5,290,234
  3. New York4 grants $2,600,000
  4. Massachusetts2 grants $1,150,000
  5. California4 grants $1,065,648
  6. Minnesota1 grant $500,000

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Charlene ChenExecutive Director Hours 40Pay $252,000
  • David I CohenTrustee Hours 5Pay $0

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