Private foundation · EIN 81-2608588
The Ezrah Charitable Trust
Charlotte, NC
The Ezrah Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Charlotte, NC. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $18.9M in grants and contributions paid across 18 grants, with $580M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program, One Acre Fund US and One Acre Fund US.
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Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.
As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | Southeastern, PA | Contribution to The Ezrah Charitable DAF for charitable distributions. | $7,150,000 |
| One Acre Fund US | Highland Park, IL | General support to One Acre Fund's mission to supply and support smallholder farmers. | $3,000,000 |
| One Acre Fund US | Highland Park, IL | Support for One Acre Fund's digital transformation | $2,000,000 |
| American Jewish World Service Inc | New York, NY | General support to American Jewish World Service's mission to build a more just and equitable world. | $1,050,000 |
| Root Capital Inc | Cambridge, MA | General support to Root Capital's work with small and growing agricultural businesses around the world | $1,000,000 |
| Friends of Parivaar | Scarsdale, NY | General support for Parivaar's care for children in India who are highly vulnerable to exploitation, victimization and trafficking. | $750,000 |
| The Rhodes Trust | Oxford | Contribution to Rhodes Trust legal costs related to South African schools scholarships. | $660,322 |
| Digital Green Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General support to Digital Green's mission to create a world where farmers use technology and data to build prosperous communities. | $500,000 |
| Myagro Farms | New York, NY | General support to myAgro's tech-enabled savings model that empowers smallholder farm families to grow their way out of hunger and poverty. | $500,000 |
| Partners in Food Solutions | Edina, MN | General support to Partners in Food Solutions' mission to enable the transfer of knowledge and expertise to small and growing food companies in Africa. | $500,000 |
| The Rhodes Trust | Oxford | Funding to The Rhodes Trust for the benefit of Rhodes Scholarships in Africa, with a preference for East & West Africa. | $333,333 |
| Keep a Child Alive | New York, NY | General support to Keep a Child Alive's mission to helping children reach their potential and live healthier, happier lives. | $300,000 |
| One Acre Fund US | Highland Park, IL | Support for specific endeavors to underwrite One Acre Fund's self-insurance fund in Malawi. | $290,234 |
| Focusing Philanthropy | Santa Monica, CA | Contribution to the collaboration with the NYT Communities Fund to support nonprofits to help people improve their circumstances and lead more enriching lives. | $212,744 |
| Focusing Philanthropy | Santa Monica, CA | Contribution to the collaboration with the Nick Kristof 2024 Holdiay Impact Initiative to raise funds for non-profits that are tackling global issues in health, | $180,980 |
| Team4tech Foundation | San Mateo, CA | Contribution to Team4Tech's "AI Skill-building for Community-Based Education NGOs in Africa" project from 2024 to 2026. | $171,924 |
| Climate Action for Smallholders | Chestnut Hill, MA | General support to CASH Coalition's mission to support and share knowledge and best practices with smallholder farmers. | $150,000 |
| The Rhodes Trust | Oxford | Prize and expense funds for the Aanit Prize of The Mandela Rhodes Foundation, which supports initiatives that can deliver positive social impact for Africa's mo | $113,900 |
Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does The Ezrah Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, The Ezrah Charitable Trust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
How much does The Ezrah Charitable Trust give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $18,863,437 in grants and contributions paid (18 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has The Ezrah Charitable Trust funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program (PA), $7.15M, One Acre Fund US (IL), $3M, One Acre Fund US (IL), $2M, American Jewish World Service Inc (NY), $1.05M and Root Capital Inc (MA), $1M.