Comprehensive foundation profile based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing
The Ezrah Charitable Trust is a philanthropic organization based in Charlotte, North Carolina, with significant assets totaling approximately $483.7 million. The trust focuses on philanthropy and foundations, supporting various initiatives across multiple cities and states in the United States, including major urban centers like New York, Washington, and Seattle. In the fiscal year, the trust reported expenses of about $9.5 million and revenue of approximately $29.3 million. Key personnel include David I. Cohen, who serves as a trustee without compensation, and Charlene Chen, the Executive Director, who works full-time and receives a compensation of $288,483. The trust's funding efforts span across states such as California, Colorado, and Massachusetts, among others.
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Financials
+2.6% from previous year
13 grants awarded in 2024
Of total revenue spent on programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $6,690,117 | ONE ACRE FUND US | GENERAL SUPPORT | Highland park, IL, US | 2022 |
| $6,690,117 | ONE ACRE FUND US | GENERAL SUPPORT | Highland park, IL, US | 2023 |
| $5,000,000 | RASPBERRY PI FOUNDATION | GENERAL SUPPORT | Cambridge, UK | 2022 |
| $5,000,000 | RASPBERRY PI FOUNDATION | GENERAL SUPPORT | Cambridge, UK | 2023 |
| $3,290,234 | ONE ACRE FUND US | GENERAL SUPPORT TO ONE ACRE FUND'S MISSION TO SUPPORT SMALLHOLDER FARMERS ACROSS AFRICA WITH INPUT L... | Highland park, IL, US | 2024 |
| $1,718,000 | KING BAUDOUIN FOUNDOUNDATION | GENERAL SUPPORT | New york, NY, US | 2022 |
| $1,718,000 | KING BAUDOUIN FOUNDOUNDATION | GENERAL SUPPORT | New york, NY, US | 2023 |
| $1,000,000 | ROOT CAPITAL INC | GENERAL SUPPORT TO ROOT CAPITAL'S WORK IN PROVIDING FINANCING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL AND ... | Cambridge, MA, US | 2024 |
| $950,000 | AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD SERVICES | GENERAL SUPPORT | New york, NY, US | 2022 |
| $950,000 | AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD SERVICES | GENERAL SUPPORT | New york, NY, US | 2023 |
People
Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
CC
CHARLENE CHEN
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $288,483 | 2024 |
DI
DAVID I COHEN
| TRUSTEE | $0 | 2024 |
DAVID I COHEN
TRUSTEE
CHARLENE CHEN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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