Barbara & Benjamin Cardozo Foundation
BARBARA & BENJAMIN CARDOZO is a private foundation based in Westport, Connecticut. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2025 filing lists 18 grants totaling $105,175. Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 17 grants totaling $156,404.
Barbara & Benjamin Cardozo Foundation at a glance
In short: Barbara & Benjamin Cardozo Foundation gave $156K across 17 grants in 2026 (avg $9K), mostly in New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $156,404
- +48.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 17
- -5.6% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $9,200
- +57.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $236,584
- -24.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New York (88% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
How to apply to Barbara & Benjamin Cardozo Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 36 Old Mill Rd, Westport, CT 06880
Phone: (212) 271-0639
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Barbara & Benjamin Cardozo Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 80 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the reported share of grant dollars by recipient state was New York 71%, Connecticut 16%, New Mexico 7%, New Hampshire 4%, and Virginia 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How Barbara & Benjamin Cardozo Foundation gives
- Giving grew 165% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 243% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2021) to $156K (2026). In 2026 it made 17 grants totaling $156K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 17 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $156,404 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $236,584 | $97,434 | $172,456 | $156,404 | 17 | $156,404 | $1,494 | $64,449 |
| 2025 | $311,955 | $60,974 | $121,148 | $105,175 | 18 | $105,175 | $3,885 | $64,466 |
| 2024 | $373,081 | $68,638 | $94,097 | $79,600 | 15 | $79,600 | $7,777 | $57,247 |
| 2023 | $398,958 | $69,604 | $72,587 | $59,000 | 13 | $59,000 | $9,827 | $52,967 |
| 2022 | $402,039 | $62,094 | $101,350 | $86,300 | 17 | $86,300 | $7,017 | $60,399 |
| 2021 | $441,366 | $104,191 | $54,447 | $41,350 | 10 | — | $5,115 | $52,880 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Barbara & Benjamin Cardozo Foundation reported a distributable amount of $64K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available grant records do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including schools, religious and educational organizations, arts and cultural organizations, food assistance, parks, and wildlife conservation organizations.
The grantees describe their own work in varied ways. United Talmidei Hakvutze says it provides room, board, support, and Jewish education to students. The Norwalk Art Space says it seeks to increase access and opportunity through free arts enrichment programs. Roadrunner Food Bank says its mission is to feed people facing hunger and build partnerships toward ending hunger in New Mexico. The an individual recipient says it aims to engage and enrich the community through theater. The Wildlife Conservation Society says it works to save wildlife and wild places through science, conservation, education, and public engagement.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $105,175. Grants ranged from $500 to $24,675, with a median of $3,250. The largest reported grants included $24,675 to an individual recipient Day School, $23,000 to United Talmidei Hakvutze, $11,000 to Congregation Emanu-El, and $8,000 to The Norwalk Art Space. Other listed grants included $6,500 to The Helicon Foundation, $4,500 to Central Park Conservancy, and $4,000 each to Dartmouth College and Roadrunner Food Bank. Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 17 grants totaling $156,404.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ellen C Sonsino and Genevieve Sonsino as trustees.
Barbara & Benjamin Cardozo Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Ellen C. Sonsino
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Genevieve Sonsino
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Barbara & Benjamin Cardozo Foundation
How much does Barbara & Benjamin Cardozo Foundation give each year?
Barbara & Benjamin Cardozo Foundation gave $156K across 17 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $105K across 18 grants.
What is Barbara & Benjamin Cardozo Foundation's typical grant size?
Barbara & Benjamin Cardozo Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,200, across 17 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Barbara & Benjamin Cardozo Foundation give grants?
Barbara & Benjamin Cardozo Foundation gives mostly in New York: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (12%).
Does Barbara & Benjamin Cardozo Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Barbara & Benjamin Cardozo Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Barbara & Benjamin Cardozo Foundation?
Barbara & Benjamin Cardozo Foundation reported $237K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $156K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $64K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Barbara & Benjamin Cardozo Foundation fund?
The available grant records do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including schools, religious and educational organizations, arts and cultural organizations, food assistance, parks, and wildlife conservation organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Barbara & Benjamin Cardozo Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Barbara & Benjamin Cardozo Foundation's EIN?
Barbara & Benjamin Cardozo Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7119347. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Barbara & Benjamin Cardozo Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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