Barnett Sobel Charitable Trust
Barnett Sobel Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Radnor, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing lists 13 grants to charitable organizations, all of which went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Barnett Sobel Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Barnett Sobel Charitable Trust gave $40K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $40,405
- +7.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,108
- +7.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $506,203
- +10.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Barnett Sobel Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 100 Matsonford Road 450, Radnor, PA 19087
Phone: (484) 253-6652
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Barnett Sobel Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia ($10K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $36K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($4,575), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in filing year 2025 went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Barnett Sobel Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 62% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2022) to $40K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jenkins Law Library Philadelphia, PA | For General Use | $9,055 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | For General Use | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | Israel Emergency Fund | $5,000 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art Philadelphia, PA | For General Use | $5,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania - Penn Hospital Philadelphia, PA | For General Use | $4,575 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $4,575 |
| The Barnes Foundation Philadelphia, PA | For General Use | $2,500 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | For General Use | $1,000 |
| Jewish Publication Society Melrose, PA | For General Use | $1,000 |
| Justice B Brandeis Law Society Foundation Philadelphia, PA | For General Use | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $506,203 | $98,394 | $50,755 | $40,405 | 13 | $43,849 | $92,188 | $49,732 |
| 2024 | $458,564 | $54,316 | $50,456 | $37,635 | 13 | $44,248 | $48,900 | $47,018 |
| 2023 | $454,704 | $46,531 | $32,579 | $25,000 | 6 | $27,249 | $40,753 | $41,959 |
| 2022 | $440,752 | $36,516 | $34,150 | $25,000 | 6 | $27,534 | $31,500 | $42,468 |
| 2021 | $438,386 | $119,759 | $45,599 | $31,876 | 7 | $40,466 | $114,726 | $43,261 |
| 2020 | $364,226 | $18,225 | $37,160 | $32,040 | 8 | — | $14,105 | $36,396 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Barnett Sobel Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $50K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations including arts and cultural institutions, hospitals, Jewish organizations, and a law library. The Barnes Foundation, which received $2,500, describes its mission as promoting education and appreciation of fine arts and horticulture and maintaining an art gallery with works from ancient to modern art.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the trust gave $40,405 through 13 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $9,055, with a median of $2,500. Notable grants included $9,055 to Jenkins Law Library; $5,000 each to the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia for general use and its Israel Emergency Fund; $5,000 to the Philadelphia Museum of Art; and $4,575 each to the University of Pennsylvania’s Penn Hospital and an individual recipient
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Patricia G. Cramerco Nicole K. Pier as trustee.
Barnett Sobel Charitable Trust is led by Patricia G. Cramerco Nicole K. Pier, Trustee on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Patricia G. Cramerco Nicole K. Pier
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Patricia G. Cramerco Lynda McFeeley (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Geraldine Cramer (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 Barnett Sobel Charitable Trust
How much does Barnett Sobel Charitable Trust give each year?
Barnett Sobel Charitable Trust gave $40K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $38K across 13 grants.
What is Barnett Sobel Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Barnett Sobel Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,108, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Barnett Sobel Charitable Trust that year got $1K on average.
Where does Barnett Sobel Charitable Trust give grants?
Barnett Sobel Charitable Trust gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (10 grants).
Does Barnett Sobel Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of Barnett Sobel Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Barnett Sobel Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Barnett Sobel Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia ($10,000 across 2 grants), Jenkins Law Library ($9,055) and Philadelphia Museum of Art ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($4,575), which are not listed by name. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Barnett Sobel Charitable Trust?
Barnett Sobel Charitable Trust reported $506K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Barnett Sobel Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including arts and cultural institutions, hospitals, Jewish organizations, and a law library. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Barnett Sobel Charitable Trust?
The trust 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 Barnett Sobel Charitable Trust's EIN?
Barnett Sobel Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6766521. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Barnett Sobel Charitable Trust 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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