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THE EZRAH CHARITABLE TRUST

Charlotte, NC Tax ID: 81-2608588

The Ezrah Charitable Trust, based in Charlotte, NC, manages assets of $483.7 million, focuses on philanthropy, and supports initiatives across various U.S. cities and states, with key personnel including trustee David I. Cohen and Executive Director Charlene Chen.

About THE EZRAH CHARITABLE TRUST

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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Key Statistics
Total Assets $483.7M
Total Awarded This Year $8.4M
Average Grant Size $2K
Total Grants (Previous Year) 2,513
Open to New Applicants
% New Applicants Funded
Contact Information
Charlotte, NC
Geographic Funding Distribution

Financials

Total Assets
$483.7M

+2.6% from previous year

Annual Grants
$8.4M

13 grants awarded in 2024

Expense Ratio
32.5%

Of total revenue spent on programs

Annual Grant Distribution
Revenue vs Expenses
Assets Over Time

Grants

Grant Awards
PurposeLocation
$6,690,117ONE ACRE FUND USGENERAL SUPPORTHighland park, IL, US2022
$6,690,117ONE ACRE FUND USGENERAL SUPPORTHighland park, IL, US2023
$5,000,000RASPBERRY PI FOUNDATIONGENERAL SUPPORTCambridge, UK2022
$5,000,000RASPBERRY PI FOUNDATIONGENERAL SUPPORTCambridge, UK2023
$3,290,234ONE ACRE FUND USGENERAL SUPPORT TO ONE ACRE FUND'S MISSION TO SUPPORT SMALLHOLDER FARMERS ACROSS AFRICA WITH INPUT L...Highland park, IL, US2024
$1,718,000KING BAUDOUIN FOUNDOUNDATIONGENERAL SUPPORTNew york, NY, US2022
$1,718,000KING BAUDOUIN FOUNDOUNDATIONGENERAL SUPPORTNew york, NY, US2023
$1,000,000ROOT CAPITAL INCGENERAL SUPPORT TO ROOT CAPITAL'S WORK IN PROVIDING FINANCING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL AND ...Cambridge, MA, US2024
$950,000AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD SERVICESGENERAL SUPPORTNew york, NY, US2022
$950,000AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD SERVICESGENERAL SUPPORTNew york, NY, US2023

People

Leadership & Staff

Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms

DI

DAVID I COHEN

TRUSTEE

$0 2024
CC

CHARLENE CHEN

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

$288,483 2024
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Last updated on August 25, 2025

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