OVERVIEW: The Joe and Trina Cayre Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to Jewish causes, including Jewish educational and community organizations.
IP TAKE: The foundation lacks transparency, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities.
PROFILE: The Joe and Trina Cayre Foundation was founded in 1988. It was established by media and real estate mogul Joe Cayre and his wife Trina. Joe Cayre is behind such companies as Salsoul Records and Midtown Equities, which works in real estate. The foundation does not maintain a website, which restricts further information on its priority areas and grantmaking strategies. According to tax filings, the Joe and Trina Cayre Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to Jewish causes, including Jewish educational and community organizations.
Grants range from $18 to $210,000. In a recent fiscal year, the foundation gave away around $2.3 million. Past grantees include UJA Federation, Yeshivah of Flatbush, Congregation Shaare Zion and Mayo Clinic Rochester.
While the foundation keeps a low profile, it does accept applications. There is no formal application, but requests must include general information regarding the charitable function of the applicant.
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CONTACT:
Applications should be submitted to
Joseph Cayre
141 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10010