Dka Charitable Trust

EIN 20-1866593 · NY · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$1.8K Funds in DC, CO, NY +5
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Dka Charitable Trust based in NY paid 23 grants totaling $215.6K to 23 organizations across 8 states. Individual grants ranged from $180 to $108K, with a median of $1.8K. Its largest recipients included THE FOUNDATION FOR DEFENSE OF DEMOCRACIES, THEATRE ASPEN, and CSU FOUNDATION (LUCY'S SCHOLARS ENDOWMENT). The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$3,831,215
Giving (latest yr)
$215,618
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
23
Median grant
$1.8K
Recipients
23
States reached
8
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • The Foundation for Defense of Democracies$108,000
  • Theatre Aspen$22,500
  • Csu Foundation (Lucy's Scholars Endowment)$18,000
  • Jcc of Aspen$18,000
  • Kulturecity$10,000

Where grants went

  • District of Columbia$108,000 · 1 grant
  • Colorado$77,313 · 10 grants
  • New York$10,705 · 6 grants
  • Alabama$10,000 · 1 grant
  • Florida$5,000 · 1 grant
  • Michigan$1,800 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (23)

The Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Washington, DC
For Charity's Specified Services
$108,000
Theatre Aspen
Aspen, CO
For Charity's Specified Services
$22,500
Jcc of Aspen
Aspen, CO
For Charity's Specified Services
$18,000
Csu Foundation (Lucy's Scholars Endowment)
Fort Collins, CO
For Charity's Specified Services
$18,000
Kulturecity
Vestavia Hills, AL
For Charity's Specified Services
$10,000
Golshim L'chaim - Ski to Live (60 Shs Nath)
Aspen, CO
For Charity's Specified Services
$6,123
Highland Beach Police & Fire Foundation
Boca Raton, FL
For Charity's Specified Services
$5,000
Rerun Inc
East Greenbush, NY
For Charity's Specified Services
$5,000
Golshim L'chaim - Ski to Live (394 Shs Wbd)
Aspen, CO
For Charity's Specified Services
$4,306
Aspen Community Foundation
Basalt, CO
For Charity's Specified Services
$3,600
Congregation Shearith Israel
New York, NY
For Charity's Specified Services
$3,375
Chris Klug Foundation (Leadville Trail 100 Mtb)
Aspen, CO
For Charity's Specified Services
$1,804

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Dka Charitable Trust does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Dka Charitable Trust reported 23 itemized grants totaling $215.6K. Individual grants ranged from $180 to $108K (median $1.8K).

Recent recipients include THE FOUNDATION FOR DEFENSE OF DEMOCRACIES, THEATRE ASPEN, CSU FOUNDATION (LUCY'S SCHOLARS ENDOWMENT), among 23 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Dka Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in New York, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Dka Charitable Trust gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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