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SAMUEL J & ETHEL LEFRAK CHARITABLE TRUST

SAMUEL J & ETHEL LEFRAK CHARITABLE TRUST

Wilmington, DE, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
13-3378881
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
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SAMUEL J & ETHEL LEFRAK CHARITABLE TRUST

Wilmington, DE, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
13-3378881
Private Foundation
Family Foundation

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Samuel J & Ethel Lefrak Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting various nonprofit initiatives through a relationship-based engagement model, making grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, which means potential grantees must establish connections to receive funding. Nonprofits interested in exploring warm-introduction pathways can utilize Impala's Funder Prospecting to enhance their chances of engagement.

Total Funding Given

$349.6K

2024
Grantees funded
285
Multi-year grantees
44%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

70

Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
F
Francine Lefrak
Board Member
T
The Lefrak Trust Company
Board Member
J
Jacqueline Lefrak
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SAMUEL J & ETHEL LEFRAK CHARITABLE TRUST?
No. SAMUEL J & ETHEL LEFRAK CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SAMUEL J & ETHEL LEFRAK CHARITABLE TRUST give?
SAMUEL J & ETHEL LEFRAK CHARITABLE TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and New Jersey. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are SAMUEL J & ETHEL LEFRAK CHARITABLE TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SAMUEL J & ETHEL LEFRAK CHARITABLE TRUST fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SAMUEL J & ETHEL LEFRAK CHARITABLE TRUST make each year?
In 2024, SAMUEL J & ETHEL LEFRAK CHARITABLE TRUST awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $350 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SAMUEL J & ETHEL LEFRAK CHARITABLE TRUST fund recently?
In 2024, SAMUEL J & ETHEL LEFRAK CHARITABLE TRUST awarded grants to about 290 grantees. Recent grantees include PROSPECT PARK ALLIANCE INC, MERCY FOR ANIMALS INC, and WILDLIFE SOS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SAMUEL J & ETHEL LEFRAK CHARITABLE TRUST?
SAMUEL J & ETHEL LEFRAK CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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