Altruism for New York Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Brooklyn, NY EIN: 84-2507571

Altruism for New York Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Brooklyn, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $17K in total assets.

Key facts about Altruism for New York Foundation Inc

EIN
84-2507571
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Total assets
$17,299

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$17K

-7.1% YoY

Revenue

$509K

-37.7% YoY

Net Investment Income

—

Expenses

$510K

-36.2% YoY

How Altruism for New York Foundation Inc gives

  • In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Cities

BrooklynCliftonNew YorkSaylorsburgWayne

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K0 grants20201 grants20216 grants20220 grants20230 grants20240 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 0 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

7 grants across all recorded years

6<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2025.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$250K$500K$750K$1M202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$17,299$18,622$19,840
Revenue$508,998$817,063$674,053
Expenses$510,321$800,250$703,628
Qualifying Distributions——$701,628
Net Investment Income———
Distributable Amount——$143

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 31, 2026)
  2. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
  3. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Altruism for New York Foundation Inc is led by Salim Sonmez, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Salim Sonmez

    President

    On filings since 2024

    No compensation reported

  • Fatih Esenboga

    Secretary

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Mehmet Ozkemah

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

Former officers (3)
  • Former: Cagri Seymen (2021–2023) — President
  • Former: Nebi Demirsoy (2020–2021) — Trustee
  • Former: Sadi Yildirir (2020–2021) — Executive Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Altruism for New York Foundation Inc

How large is Altruism for New York Foundation Inc?

Altruism for New York Foundation Inc reported $17K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $509K.

What is Altruism for New York Foundation Inc?

Altruism for New York Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Brooklyn, NY. It holds $17K in total assets as of 2025.

Where does Altruism for New York Foundation Inc operate?

Altruism for New York Foundation Inc has awarded grants in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania.

What is Altruism for New York Foundation Inc's EIN?

Altruism for New York Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2507571. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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