Charitarian
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 35-7079333 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $23,250 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | LAWRENCE B BENENSON |
|---|---|
| Address | 155 E 44TH STREET 28TH FL, NEW YORK NY 10017 |
| Phone | 2128670990 |
| Form and materials | NO FORMAL REQUIREMENTS; AMOUNT AND PURPOSES MUST BE STATED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
36% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Museum of Modern Art | New York, NY | General support | $135,000 |
| Uja Federation of New York | New York, NY | General support | $125,613 |
| Chamah International | New York, NY | General support | $106,626 |
| 92Nd Street Y | New York, NY | General support | $70,000 |
| Brighter Bites | Houston, TX | General support | $50,000 |
| Frick Collection | New York, NY | General support | $50,000 |
| National Institute for Reproductive | New York, NY | General support | $48,150 |
| United Lubavitcher Yeshiva | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $47,000 |
| American Folk Art Musuem | New York, NY | General support | $35,000 |
| People for the American Way | Washington, DC | General support | $35,000 |
| Connecticut Public Broadcasting | Hartfod, CT | General support | $30,000 |
| Chess in the Schools | New York, NY | General support | $25,000 |
| Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America Inc | Boston, ME | General support | $25,000 |
| Hunter College Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $25,000 |
| NY Birth Control Access Project | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $25,000 |
| Chabad of Chapel Hilldurham | Chapel Hill, NC | General support | $24,000 |
| Moma Ps1 | Queens, NY | General support | $23,250 |
| Give to Research Dba | Lacey, WA | General support | $20,000 |
| Museum of the American Revolution | Philadephia, PW | General support | $20,000 |
| Daniel W Offit Fund to Fight Glioblastoma | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Avenues for Justice | New York, NY | General support | $4,500 |
| Manuscript Society | Overland Park, KS | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $930,139 | 22 |
| 2023 | $1,381,718 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620369349100407
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-7079333
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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