Alfred Z Solomon Testamentary Trust
The Alfred Z Solomon Testamentary Trust is a private foundation established in 2005 in New York and based in Saratoga Springs, NY. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting nonprofit organizations through charitable grantmaking.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.1M
-2.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$338K
+0.8% YoY
Grant Count
32
+3.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-2.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Trust was formed to benefit nonprofit scientific, medical, educational, cultural, religious and charitable organizations by funding projects and programs in memory of Alfred Z. Solomon.
Primary funding interests include:
- Social services
- Health
- Education
- Community development, including historic preservation
- Children and youth
- Arts and culture, including museums
- Youth theater production support
- Village history displays
Types of support provided include:
- Equipment
- Building funds
- Project support
Grantmaking
The Trust accepts applications from organizations.
Grant Range
$6,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Trust primarily supports nonprofit organizations in Saratoga County, New York, with a focus on the Saratoga Springs area and surrounding communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $5.18–$5.2 million
- Total revenues: $297,057
- Total expenses: $452,357
- Total liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,050,358 | $5,182,196 | $5,337,496 |
| Revenue | $288,603 | $297,057 | $1,387,127 |
| Expenses | $420,441 | $452,357 | $589,839 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $366,639 | $367,573 | $525,297 |
| Net Investment Income | $235,853 | $239,799 | $1,333,345 |
| Distributable Amount | $366,115 | $366,130 | $373,597 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
154 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The Trust is administered by James G Snyder, with contact information available at 518-584-1500.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VICTORIA GARLANDA | TRUSTEE | 5 | $18,065 |
| JAMES G SNYDER | TRUSTEE | 5 | $18,064 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Trust has demonstrated consistent support for local organizations:
**2024:** Awarded $25,000 to the Advocates for the Schuylerville Public Library
Alfred Z Solomon Charitable Trust awards $25,000 to the Advocates for the\**2024:** Awarded $100,000 to Ballston Spa Public Library
Ballston Spa Public Library Receives $100K Award fromAlfred Z. Solomon Charitable\**2022:** Provided a 15-passenger minivan to the New York Race Track Chaplaincy, marking the fourth vehicle grant to this organization over 15 years
The Trust has a history of supporting the New York Race Track Chaplaincy, which serves backstretch workers at New York Racing Association racetracks and Saratoga farms.
New York Race Track Chaplaincy gets new van with Solomon Trust ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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