Bernice Sokol Foundation

NEW YORK, NY EIN: 83-2620010

Bernice Sokol Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $89K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 29 grants totaling $18K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$89K

+85.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$18K

+8.8% YoY

Grant Count

29

-12.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$631.517

+23.8% YoY

About Bernice Sokol Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Bernice Sokol Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $89K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 29 grants totaling $18K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

11states
+3 more states

Cities

ChicagoCold SpringEast BrunswickEastonEl PasoFairfieldHackensackHamiltonHollywoodIndianapolisLos AngelesMissoulaMontgomeryNew HavenNew YorkRedwood CitySacramentoSilver SpringWashingtonWestfield

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$16K$33K$49K$66K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$88,618$47,809$5,133
Revenue$3,069$59,633
Expenses$18,800$16,955$14,623
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5K$9K$14K$18K31 grants202030 grants202125 grants202233 grants202329 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

City Center$5KNY Historical Society$3K55th Street Synagogue$3K92nd Street YMYWHA$2KGuiding Eyes for the Blind$1KHIAS$1KPace University$1KUJA-Federation$500The Common Good$500Signature Theatre$500

Grant Size Distribution

148 grants across all recorded years

148<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include City Center ($5,000), NY Historical Society ($3,085), 55th Street Synagogue ($2,700).

RecipientPurposeAmount
Seeds of Peace New York, NYunrestricted$50
Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, ALunrestricted$50
American Jewish World Service New York, NYunrestricted$150
UJA-Federation New York, NYunrestricted$500
Police Athletic League New York, NYunrestricted$50
Visiting Nurse Service NY New York, NYunrestricted$50
John Doe Fund New York, NYunrestricted$53
New Israel Fund New York, NYunrestricted$50
Hillel Washington, DCunrestricted$52
NY Public Library New York, NYunrestricted$50

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
David SokolPresident1

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bernice Sokol Foundation?

Bernice Sokol Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds $89K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Bernice Sokol Foundation?

As of 2024, Bernice Sokol Foundation holds $89K in total assets with $3K in annual revenue. It awarded 29 grants totaling $18K in 2024.

Where does Bernice Sokol Foundation operate?

Bernice Sokol Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Texas.

What size grants does Bernice Sokol Foundation award?

In 2024, Bernice Sokol Foundation awarded 29 grants totaling $18K — an average of about $631.517 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Bernice Sokol Foundation's EIN?

Bernice Sokol Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2620010. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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

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