The Educational Charitable Trust Aka | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 23-2111548

Foundation Overview

Based in Rochester, NY, The Educational Charitable Trust Aka has awarded 161 grants totaling $2,199,600 to organizations in New York, District of Columbia and 12 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $150 to $1,080,000, with a median award of $5,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$2,199,600
Total Assets
$1,392,824
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
62
Median Grant
$3,000
% Median Grant Decline
-40% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 19%

12 of 62 recipients (19%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
New York

48% of grants are awarded in New York, with additional funding distributed across 13 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within New York, funding concentrates in New York (84%), Pleasantville (6%), Brooklyn (5%).

Funding Trajectory
-85%

Declining funding trend with 85% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
General Purposes

Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Educational Charitable Trust Aka's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Aclu Foundation $2,500 Beaverton, OR, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
American Jewish World Service $5,000 Etna, NH, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
Brain And Behavior Research Foundation $5,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
City Harvest $200 Brooklyn, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
Committee To Protect Journalists $3,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
Doctors Without Borders $10,000 Hagerstown, MD, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
Dorot $1,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
Everyday Zen $5,000 Oceanside, CA, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
Food Water Watch $5,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
Friends Without A Border $4,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
Innocence Project $15,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
International Campaign For Tibet $3,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
International Refugee Assistance Project $15,000 Albert Lea, MN, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
International Rescue Committee $15,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
Jacob Burns Foundation $1,000 Pleasantville, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
Jay Street Education Fund $5,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
No Kid Hungry $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
Planned Parenthood $20,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
Riverside Park Conservancy $1,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
Safer Country $2,000 Alexandria, VA, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
Smile Train $2,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
Southern Poverty Law Center $5,000 Montgomery, AL, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
Us Holocaust Memorial Museum $15,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
Wnet Thirteen $2,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
World Wildlife Fund $3,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
Amnesty International Usa $15,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
The Bowery Mission $250 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
Feeding America $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
Ny Public Library $200 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
Uws Campaign Against Hunger $300 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
St Joseph's Indian School $375 Chamberlain, SD, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
Aclu Foundation $2,500 Beaverton, OR, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
American Jewish World Service $5,000 Etna, NH, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
Brain And Behavior Research Foundation $5,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
City Harvest $200 Brooklyn, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
Committee To Protect Journalists $3,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
Doctors Without Borders $10,000 Hagerstown, MD, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
Dorot $1,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
Everyday Zen $5,000 Oceanside, CA, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
Food Water Watch $5,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
Friends Without A Border $4,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
Innocence Project $15,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
International Campaign For Tibet $3,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
International Refugee Assistance Project $15,000 Albert Lea, MN, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
International Rescue Committee $15,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
Jacob Burns Foundation $1,000 Pleasantville, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
Jay Street Education Fund $5,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
No Kid Hungry $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
Planned Parenthood $20,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
Riverside Park Conservancy $1,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
Safer Country $2,000 Alexandria, VA, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
Smile Train $2,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
Southern Poverty Law Center $5,000 Montgomery, AL, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
Us Holocaust Memorial Museum $15,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
Wnet Thirteen $2,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
World Wildlife Fund $3,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
Amnesty International Usa $15,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
The Bowery Mission $250 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
Feeding America $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
Ny Public Library $200 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
Uws Campaign Against Hunger $300 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
St Joseph's Indian School $375 Chamberlain, SD, US Charitable Endeavors 2023
Aclu Foundation $2,500 Beaverton, OR, US Charitable Endeavors 2022
American Jewish World Service $5,000 Etna, NH, US Charitable Endeavors 2022
City Harvest $200 Brooklyn, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2022
Committee To Protect Journalists $5,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2022
Doctors Without Borders $10,000 Hagerstown, MD, US Charitable Endeavors 2022
Dorot $1,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2022
Everyday Zen $10,000 Oceanside, CA, US Charitable Endeavors 2022
Food Water Watch $5,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Endeavors 2022
Friends Wothout A Border $5,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2022
Innocence Project $15,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2022
International Campaign For Tibet $3,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Endeavors 2022
International Refugee Assistance Project $15,000 Albert Lea, MN, US Charitable Endeavors 2022
Jacob Burns Foundation $2,000 Pleasantville, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2022
Jay Street Education Fund $5,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Endeavors 2022
No Kid Hungry $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Charitable Endeavors 2022
Ossining Food Pantry $150 Ossining, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2022
Partners In Health $2,500 Frederick, MD, US Charitable Endeavors 2022
Planned Parenthood $20,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Endeavors 2022
Riverside Park Conservancy $1,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2022
Safer Country $2,000 Alexandria, VA, US Charitable Endeavors 2022
Save Ellis Island $1,000 Augusta, NJ, US Charitable Endeavors 2022
Smile Train $2,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Endeavors 2022
Southern Poverty Law Center $5,000 Montgomery, AL, US Charitable Endeavors 2022
Us Holocaust Memorial Museum $15,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Endeavors 2022
Wnet Thirteen $2,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2022
World Wildlife Fund $3,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Endeavors 2022
Brain And Behavior Research Foundation $5,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2022
International Rescue Committee $15,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2022
Aclu Foundation $8,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2021
American Jewish World Service $5,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2021
Amnesty International $20,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Endeavors 2021
Bring Change To Mind $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable Endeavors 2021
Committee To Protect Journalists $15,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2021
Doctors Without Borders $15,000 Hagerstown, MD, US Charitable Endeavors 2021
Dorot $1,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2021
Everyday Zen $25,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable Endeavors 2021
Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fund $10,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2021
Food Water Watch $10,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Endeavors 2021
Friends Wothout A Border $7,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2021
Innocence Project $15,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2021
International Campaign For Tibet $5,000 Montgomery, AL, US Charitable Endeavors 2021
International Refugee Assistance Project $20,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2021
Jacob Burns Foundation $2,500 Pleasantville, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2021
Jay Street Education Fund $5,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Endeavors 2021
No Kid Hungry $5,000 Baltimore, MD, US Charitable Endeavors 2021
Pef Israel Endowment Funds $20,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2021
Planned Parenthood $20,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Endeavors 2021
Smile Train $3,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2021
Southern Poverty Law Center $10,000 Montgomery, AL, US Charitable Endeavors 2021
The Doe Fund $2,500 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2021
Un High Commission Relief Fund $20,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Endeavors 2021
Us Holocaust Memorial Museum $15,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Endeavors 2021
Wnet Thirteen $2,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2021
Campaign Legal Center $25,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Endeavors 2021
Partners In Health $5,000 Frederick, MD, US Charitable Endeavors 2021
Safer Country $2,000 Alexandria, VA, US Charitable Endeavors 2021
World Wildlife Fund $5,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Endeavors 2021
Save Ellis Island $1,000 Augusta, NJ, US Charitable Endeavors 2021
Riverside Park Conservancy $1,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2021
Ossining Food Pantry $150 Ossining, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2021
City Harvest $200 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2021
Amnesty International $10,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Endeavors 2020
Dorot $500 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2020
Doctors Without Borders $10,000 Hagerstown, MD, US Charitable Endeavors 2020
International Refugee Assistance Project $10,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2020
Un High Commission Relief Fund $30,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Endeavors 2020
Committee To Protect Journalists $10,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2020
Innocence Project $10,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2020
Us Holocaust Memorial Museum $10,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Endeavors 2020
Bring Change To Mind $5,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable Endeavors 2020
Aclu Foundation $5,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2020
Friends Wothout A Border $5,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2020
Planned Parenthood $10,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Endeavors 2020
Food Water Watch $5,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Endeavors 2020
American Jewish World Service $5,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2020
Jacob Burns Foundation $2,500 Pleasantville, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2020
Jay Street Education Fund $5,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Endeavors 2020
Everyday Zen $20,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable Endeavors 2020
Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fund $10,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2020
The Doe Fund $2,500 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2020
Southern Poverty Law Center $10,000 Montgomery, AL, US Charitable Endeavors 2020
Pef Israel Endowment Funds $30,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2020
International Campaign For Tibet $5,000 Montgomery, AL, US Charitable Endeavors 2020
Smile Train $3,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2020
No Kid Hungry $5,000 Baltimore, MD, US Charitable Endeavors 2020
Wnet Thirteen $1,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Endeavors 2020
Uct Fund Inc $10,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2016
Friends Of Israel Disabled Veterans $2,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2016
Himmelstein Family Foundation $65,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2016
Jdc $3,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2015
Congregation B'nai Jeshurun $1,000 New York, NY, US Charitable 2015
New York City Rescue Mission $1,500 New York, NY, US Charitable 2015
Friends Without A Border $2,500 New York, NY, US Charitable 2015
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum $1,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable 2015
Doctors Without Borders $2,500 New York, NY, US Charitable 2015
Banner Alzheimer's Fund $5,000 Pheonix, AZ, US Charitable 2015
Rioult $250 New York, NY, US Charitable 2015
Scion Natural Science Association $5,000 Ronkonkoma, NY, US Charitable 2015
Center For Popular Democracy Inc $1,080,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Charitable 2015

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Contact Information

Official contact details for The Educational Charitable Trust Aka as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 23-2111548
Website N/A
Address CO FREED MAXICK 100 MERIDIAN CENTRE Rochester, NY 14618-0000

Key People (2)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Educational Charitable Trust Aka's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Trustee Jack Himmelstein
Trustee Lauren Friedman

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.