Alfred Z Solomon Testamentary Trust
The Alfred Z Solomon Testamentary Trust is a private foundation based in Saratoga Springs, New York. It makes grants to organizations, with its 2024 grantmaking supporting recipients in New York.
Alfred Z Solomon Testamentary Trust at a glance
In short: Alfred Z Solomon Testamentary Trust gave $338K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in New York. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $338,205
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- +3.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,569
- -2.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,050,358
- -2.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (14 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 Alfred Z Solomon Testamentary Trust
- How to Apply
-
Contact James G Snyder and submit the required application materials.
- Review Cycle
- October 1.
- Deadline
- October 1.
- Contact
Application contact: James G Snyder
Mailing address: PO Box 108, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Phone: (518) 584-1500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alfred Z Solomon Testamentary Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Advocates for Schulyerville Library ($25K). Together the top 10 received $193K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($20,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
154 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 148 grants of 154 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars listed for 2024 went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Alfred Z Solomon Testamentary Trust open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 31 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 39% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% 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 $335K (2023) to $499K (2022). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $338K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Advocates for Schulyerville Library Schuylerville, NY | Sponsor History Room & Madcap Series | $25,000 |
| We Are Instrumental Putnam Station, NY | Sponsor Instrumental Petting Zoo | $25,000 |
| Alliance 180 Saratoga Springs, NY | Equine Experience Scholarships | $22,000 |
| Christ Episcopal Church Johnstown, NY | Restorations and Repairs | $20,000 |
| Media Alliance Troy, NY | Natures: Lab's Water Justice Program | $20,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $20,000 |
| National Museum of Racing Saratoga Springs, NY | Book Publishing | $19,480 |
| The Little Club 1896 Foundation Saratoga Springs, NY | Fund a Memorial for Alfred Solomon | $18,960 |
| Senior Citizens Center of Saratoga Saratoga Springs, NY | Fund Historical, Cultural Prog | $17,000 |
| Stillwater Public Library Stillwater, NY | Pavilion Construction | $15,000 |
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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 | $5,050,358 | $288,603 | $420,441 | $338,205 | 32 | $366,639 | $235,853 | $366,115 |
| 2023 | $5,182,196 | $297,057 | $452,357 | $335,410 | 31 | $367,573 | $239,799 | $366,130 |
| 2022 | $5,337,496 | $1,387,127 | $589,839 | $498,571 | 35 | $525,297 | $1,333,345 | $373,597 |
| 2021 | $4,540,208 | $752,388 | $442,507 | $357,583 | 25 | $381,082 | $702,139 | $379,383 |
| 2020 | $4,230,327 | $673,727 | $452,488 | $382,961 | 31 | — | $628,559 | $363,123 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alfred Z Solomon Testamentary Trust reported a distributable amount of $366K 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 Trust is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for varied organizational activities, including library programs, historical and cultural projects, building repairs, and scholarships for equine experiences.
Among its 2024 grantees, BluePath Service Dogs described its mission as providing autism service dogs to promote safety, companionship, and opportunities for independence. Franklin Community Center described its mission as providing services to improve quality of life and foster neighborhood, community, and family. Adirondack Folk School described its purpose as teaching the traditional arts, crafts, and culture of New York’s Adirondack Mountain region.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Trust awarded 32 grants totaling $338,205. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. Notable awards included $25,000 to Advocates for Schuylerville Library for its History Room and Madcap Series, $25,000 to We Are Instrumental for an instrumental petting zoo, and $22,000 to Alliance 180 for equine experience scholarships. Other awards included $20,000 to Christ Episcopal Church for restorations and repairs and $20,000 to Media Alliance for its Nature’s Lab water justice program.
The Trust states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants must submit the grant application form, the organization’s most recent IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter, a current financial statement or most recently completed tax form, and a list of officers and directors. Eligible applicants must be tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3) and must not be private foundations under section 509.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Victoria Garlanda and James G Snyder as trustees.
Alfred Z Solomon Testamentary Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Victoria Garlanda
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $18K (2024)
James G. Snyder
Trustee
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$19K (2023) → $18K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Harry D. Snyder (2020–2022) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $18K, to Victoria Garlanda (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Alfred Z Solomon Testamentary Trust
How much does Alfred Z Solomon Testamentary Trust give each year?
Alfred Z Solomon Testamentary Trust gave $338K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $335K across 31 grants.
What is Alfred Z Solomon Testamentary Trust's typical grant size?
Alfred Z Solomon Testamentary Trust's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,569, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Alfred Z Solomon Testamentary Trust that year got $12K on average.
Where does Alfred Z Solomon Testamentary Trust give grants?
Alfred Z Solomon Testamentary Trust gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Saratoga Springs, NY (8 grants), Albany, NY (2 grants) and Greenfield Ctr, NY (2 grants).
Does Alfred Z Solomon Testamentary Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on Alfred Z Solomon Testamentary Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Alfred Z Solomon Testamentary Trust's largest grantees?
Alfred Z Solomon Testamentary Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Advocates for Schulyerville Library ($25,000), We Are Instrumental ($25,000) and Alliance 180 ($22,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($20,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Alfred Z Solomon Testamentary Trust?
Alfred Z Solomon Testamentary Trust reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $367K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $366K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Alfred Z Solomon Testamentary Trust fund?
No mission statement for the Trust is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for varied organizational activities, including library programs, historical and cultural projects, building repairs, and scholarships for equine experiences. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alfred Z Solomon Testamentary Trust?
Contact James G Snyder and submit the required application materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Alfred Z Solomon Testamentary Trust's EIN?
Alfred Z Solomon Testamentary Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7430894. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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