Barbara S and Benjamin M Cardozo Foundation
Invitation OnlyWestport, Connecticut · EIN 13-7119347 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $11,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
90% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Talmidei Hakvutze | Brooklyn, NY | General | $54,000 |
| Resurrection Episcopal Day School | New York, NY | General | $20,504 |
| Congregation Emanu-El | New York, NY | General | $11,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | New York, NY | General | $6,500 |
| The Carnegie Hall Corp | New York, NY | General | $6,500 |
| The Helicon Fdn Inc | New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| The Spence School | New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| The Isef Foundation | New York, NY | General | $4,900 |
| Wakeman Town Farms | Westport, CT | General | $2,500 |
| The Alex Fund | Tarrytown, NY | General | $1,000 |
| Friends of Parks Recreation | New York, NY | General | $500 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($39,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $156,404 | 17 |
| 2024 | $105,175 | 18 |
| 2023 | $79,600 | 15 |
| 2021 | $86,300 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622539349100312
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-7119347
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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