The Pillars Trust
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable activities, primarily focused on promoting the activities of religious and community organizations. It primarily funds Jewish-related causes, reflecting a commitment to the Jewish community and faith-based initiatives. The foundation's grants are directed towards religious institutions, educational nonprofits, and community centers, indicating a strong emphasis on community engagement and support for educational initiatives. The foundation operates mainly within New York, where it predominantly allocates its resources.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A tax-exempt, locally based Jewish or faith-based congregation, yeshiva, or small community organization in the Spring Valley/Monsey/Brooklyn area seeking modest grants for community programming or operating support.
Good Fit
- • Located in or serving the Spring Valley/Monsey/Brooklyn area of New York.
- • Mission is religious, Jewish community-focused, or local community programming.
- • Request size aligns with typical small-to-mid grants (many gifts under $5,000, some larger awards).
- • Has established local presence or prior relationship with trustees or community leaders.
- • Is a tax-exempt organization eligible under simple application/letter submission rules.
Geography
Observed grants are almost entirely concentrated in New York, with giving clustered in Spring Valley, Monsey and Brooklyn; only two states appear but dollars are effectively in-state.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded dozens of distinct organizations each year (50 recipients in 2023 and 74 in 2021), including many independent congregations, schools and community groups, with a mix of returning and new grantees.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of access includes documented application/contact instructions, a rolling submission process, a named trustee with phone and mailing address, and a substantial number of new grantees each year (about 21 new recipients in 2023), which together indicate unfamiliar applicants can realistically enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
