Private foundation · EIN 47-0862874 · Denver, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sheldon K Beren Charitable Tr

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: 20 grants paid, $571K total, median $13K. 30% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
20
$571K
Median grant
$13K
Stays in CO
30%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Congregation Lev AvothLakewood, NJCharitable$93K
Vaad HarabanimFlushing, NYCharitable$93K
Yeshiva Toras ChaimDenver, COCharitable$80K
Congregation Kollel Bais SheftalLakewood, NJCharitable$58K
Beth Medrash Govoha of AmericaLakewood, NJCharitable$45K
Hills Academy of DenverDenver, COCharitable$32K
Beth Jacob High School of DenverDenver, COEducational$28K
Yeshiva Ohr NaftoliNew Windsor, NYCharitable$25K
American Friends of Yad EliezerJackson, NJCharitable$20K
Congregation Zera AbrahamDenver, COCharitable$14K
Kollel Beren - Degel YerushalayimMontvale, NJCharitable$13K
Ner Israel Rabbinical CollegePikesville, MDEducational$13K
Sheftal and Miriam FoundationDenver, COCharitable$13K
American Friends of Ohel SarahNew York, NYCharitable$10K
Kollel Kinyan TorahJackson, NJCharitable$10K
Living Kiddush Hashem IncTom River, NJCharitable$7,500
Agudath Israel of AmericaManhattan, NYCharitable$5,147
Boys Town Jerusalem Fdn of Amer IncNew York, NYEducational$5,147
Kahal Shaarei TefillahLakewood, NJCharitable$3,600
Merkaz TorahDenver, COCharitable$2,000

By state: New Jersey 8 · Colorado 6 · New York 5 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Sheldon K Beren Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Denver, Colorado, administered in care of Zev Beren, tax-exempt since 2003. 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 Sheldon K Beren Charitable Tr 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 Sheldon K Beren Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $571K across 20 grants, a median of $13K.

Where does Sheldon K Beren Charitable Tr give?

New Jersey (8 grants), Colorado (6 grants), New York (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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