Alan D and Susan Lewis Solomont
Alan D and Susan Lewis Solomont is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including educational institutions, arts organizations, Jewish organizations, and groups working in areas such as human rights, health, and local journalism.
Alan D and Susan Lewis Solomont at a glance
In short: Alan D and Susan Lewis Solomont gave $115K across 47 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Massachusetts. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $114,545
- -7.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 47
- +14.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,437
- -18.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $153,415
- +30.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (10 of 40, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (77% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Alan D and Susan Lewis Solomont
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: One Liberty Sq 13Fl, Boston, MA 02109
Phone: (617) 488-2700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alan D and Susan Lewis Solomont funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Trustees of Tufts College ($30K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $86K.
Grant Size Distribution
253 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 251 grants of 253 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Massachusetts organizations received 77% of grant dollars, followed by organizations in New York (10%), the District of Columbia (7%), Mississippi (4%), and California (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Alan D and Susan Lewis Solomont open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 40 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $375 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 65% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 659% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $107K (2022) to $340K (2020). In 2024 it made 47 grants totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Tufts College Boston, MA | Tisch College | $25,000 |
| Berklee College of Music Boston, MA | Outstanding Pledge | $10,000 |
| Temple Beth Elohim Wellesley, MA | TBE Fund | $10,000 |
| United States Holocaust Museum Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $6,800 |
| New Israel Fund New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| T'ruah New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Trustees of Tufts College Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Umass Lowell Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| University of Mississippi Fdn Oxford, MS | Ray Mabus Fund | $5,000 |
| Temple Beth Elohim Wellesley, MA | Unrestricted | $3,650 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $153,415 | $152,513 | $116,850 | $114,545 | 47 | $114,545 | $87,794 | $17,391 |
| 2023 | $117,752 | $103,941 | $126,407 | $123,145 | 41 | $123,145 | $6,915 | $13,666 |
| 2022 | $140,218 | $114,117 | $116,707 | $107,360 | 47 | $107,360 | $86,526 | $7,073 |
| 2021 | $142,808 | $241,163 | $329,395 | $323,445 | 55 | $324,941 | $219,870 | $7,114 |
| 2020 | $231,040 | $155,295 | $347,107 | $340,135 | 63 | — | $63,967 | $13,449 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alan D and Susan Lewis Solomont reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Berklee College of Music describes its mission as promoting the study and practice of music, theater, dance, and related arts. T’ruah says it organizes and trains Jewish clergy and communities to advance human rights. Helping Our Women says it serves women with cancer and other chronic, life-threatening, or disabling illnesses on Outer Cape Cod. The Local Journalism Project describes its work as supporting fact-based local reporting and community journalism.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 47 grants totaling $114,545. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $25,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Its largest reported grants included $25,000 to the Trustees of Tufts College for Tisch College; $10,000 each to Berklee College of Music for an outstanding pledge and Temple Beth Elohim for the TBE Fund; and $6,800 to the United States Holocaust Museum for unrestricted purposes. Other grants included $5,000 each to New Israel Fund and T’ruah, both for unrestricted purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Susan Lewis Solomont and Alan D Solomont as trustees.
Alan D and Susan Lewis Solomont's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alan D. Solomont
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan Lewis Solomont
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Alan D and Susan Lewis Solomont
How much does Alan D and Susan Lewis Solomont give each year?
Alan D and Susan Lewis Solomont gave $115K across 47 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $123K across 41 grants.
What is Alan D and Susan Lewis Solomont's typical grant size?
Alan D and Susan Lewis Solomont's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,437, across 47 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Alan D and Susan Lewis Solomont that year got $1K on average.
Where does Alan D and Susan Lewis Solomont give grants?
Alan D and Susan Lewis Solomont gives mostly in Massachusetts: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (10%) and District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (18 grants), Wellesley, MA (6 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Alan D and Susan Lewis Solomont give general operating support?
Yes: 68% of Alan D and Susan Lewis Solomont's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 47) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Alan D and Susan Lewis Solomont's largest grantees?
Alan D and Susan Lewis Solomont's largest 2024 grantees include Trustees of Tufts College ($30,000 across 2 grants), Temple Beth Elohim ($13,900 across 6 grants) and Berklee College of Music ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Alan D and Susan Lewis Solomont?
Alan D and Susan Lewis Solomont reported $153K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $115K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Alan D and Susan Lewis Solomont fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Berklee College of Music describes its mission as promoting the study and practice of music, theater, dance, and related arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alan D and Susan Lewis Solomont?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Alan D and Susan Lewis Solomont's EIN?
Alan D and Susan Lewis Solomont's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3388562. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Alan D and Susan Lewis Solomont accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Alan D and Susan Lewis Solomont funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/alan-d-and-susan-lewis-solomont-morg_ba0f19da61994409acefd0ecd820f2fb
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