Private foundation · EIN 22-6887924 · Lawrence, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Charna Radbell Private Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $73K total, median $2,000. 69% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
13
$73K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in NY
69%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2024

13 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
New York Presbyterian FundNew York, NYCommunity$40K
Northwell Health FoundationNew Hyde Park, NYCommunity$10K
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYCommunity$5,000
Chai LifelineNew York, NYCommunity$3,600
HatzalahWoodmere, NYCommunity$3,600
Ronald McDonald HouseNew York, NYCommunity$2,500
Shriners Childrens HospitalTampa, FLCommunity$2,000
St Jude Childrens HospitalMemphis, TNCommunity$2,000
HadassahNew York, NYCommunity$1,800
University of Wisconsin FoundationMadison, WICommunity$1,000
Richard Brodsky FoundationAtlantic Beach, NYCommunity$500
American Red CrossNew York, NYCommunity$500
Bascom Palmer Eye InstituteMiami, FLCommunity$200

By state: New York 9 · Florida 2 · Tennessee 1 · Wisconsin 1

About this foundation

Charna Radbell Private Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lawrence, New York, administered in care of Arlene Radbell, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Charna Radbell Private Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Charna Radbell Private Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $73K across 13 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Charna Radbell Private Foundation give?

New York (9 grants), Florida (2 grants), Tennessee (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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