Charles H Revson Foundation Inc
Charles H Revson Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It supports grants and fellowships in Biomedical Research, Education, Jewish Life, and Urban Affairs, with a focus primarily on New York City and Israel.
Charles H Revson Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Charles H Revson Foundation Inc gave $7.1M across 94 grants in 2024 (avg $76K), mostly in New York. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,113,465
- -3.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 94
- +9.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $75,675
- -11.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $80,000
- Total assets
- $204,898,852
- +6.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (18 of 68, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (83% 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 Charles H Revson Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests as letters of inquiry submitted through its grants portal. Full proposals are by invitation only. An invited proposal should describe the project’s background and objectives, methods, detailed project budget, the organization’s annual budget, and other applicable information. The foundation says it does not fund endowments, capital or building campaigns, fundraising dinners, films, or individuals directly. Its filing also excludes local health appeals and projects located outside the United States or Israel.
- Review Cycle
- The foundation states that it has no fixed deadlines.
- Deadline
- The foundation states that it has no fixed deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Julie Sandorf
Mailing address: C/O Charles H Revson Foundation 55, East 59Th Street, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 935-3340
Website: https://revsonfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Charles H Revson Foundation Inc
Jewish Life Grants
Charles H Revson Foundation Inc
Amount
US $5,000 - US $400,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Revson Foundation: Education Grant Program
Charles H Revson Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Urban Affairs Grants
Charles H Revson Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Charles H Revson Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Weill Medical College of Cornell University ($495K across 5 grants). Together the top 10 received $3.2M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($105,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
457 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 181 grants of 457 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it works primarily in New York City and Israel. In 2024, 83% of its grant dollars went to recipients in New York State. Its filing states that funded projects must be within the United States or Israel.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 94 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Charles H Revson Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 68 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $63K; repeat grants $120K. How we count
Medians: $65K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% 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 (2020–2024). 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 $6.5M (2020) to $8.4M (2022). In 2024 it made 94 grants totaling $7.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Hebrew University New York, NY | Scholarships and opportunities for professional enrichment | $250,000 |
| City Report New York, NY | To support THE CITY and its local journalism | $200,000 |
| YMCA of Greater New York New York, NY | Addressing New York Citys lifeguard shortage | $200,000 |
| The Arab Center for Alternative Planning | Support planning capacity of Arab municipalities | $195,500 |
| Edmond de Rothschild Partnership | Affordable Housing and urban renewal | $170,058 |
| Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism CUNY Foundation Inc New York, NY | To support the Lisa Goldberg/Revson Foundation Scholars | $150,000 |
| Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism CUNY Foundation Inc New York, NY | To support the Center for Community Medias Advertising Boost Initiative | $150,000 |
| FJC - A Foundation of Donor Advised Funds New York, NY | To support the New York City Youth Journalism Coalition | $150,000 |
| Fund for the City of New York Inc New York, NY | Vital City | $150,000 |
| Hillel at Baruch Inc New York, NY | General operating support | $150,000 |
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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 | $204,898,852 | $14,441,102 | $11,091,743 | $7,113,465 | 94 | $9,444,973 | $13,145,713 | $9,782,178 |
| 2023 | $192,587,606 | $8,056,025 | $9,179,552 | $7,354,920 | 86 | $9,458,878 | $6,784,790 | $9,130,547 |
| 2022 | $175,316,968 | $9,557,431 | $11,346,981 | $8,362,324 | 95 | $10,571,878 | $8,480,965 | $9,338,747 |
| 2021 | $218,204,744 | $13,382,875 | $12,364,497 | $7,384,702 | 84 | $9,268,542 | $13,382,108 | $10,285,411 |
| 2020 | $200,160,111 | $10,044,161 | $7,721,617 | $6,471,101 | 98 | — | $9,783,929 | $8,769,108 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles H Revson Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $9.8M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated aim is to invest in a vibrant civic society that can meet the material, social, and spiritual needs of diverse communities. Its four areas of work are Biomedical Research, Education, Jewish Life, and Urban Affairs.
Its biomedical research work focuses primarily on postdoctoral researchers at New York metro area institutions through fellowship awards. Education and Urban Affairs support efforts to strengthen civic institutions and infrastructure in New York City. Jewish Life grants support organizations working in Israel and North America, particularly those meeting social and spiritual needs in multi-faith and public settings.
Examples of grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. City Report says it serves New Yorkers through independent journalism. The Fund for the City of New York says it works to improve the performance of government and nonprofit organizations. The Immigrant Advocates Response Collaborative describes its work as increasing access to justice and legal counsel for immigrant New Yorkers. The William J. Brennan Center for Justice describes itself as a nonpartisan law and policy institute seeking to improve American systems of democracy and justice.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 94 grants totaling $7,113,465. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $250,000, with a median of $80,000.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $250,000 to American Friends of Hebrew University for scholarships and professional enrichment; $200,000 to City Report for local journalism; and $200,000 to the YMCA of Greater New York to address the city’s lifeguard shortage. Other awards included $195,500 to The Arab Center for Alternative Planning for planning capacity in Arab municipalities and $170,058 to Edmond de Rothschild Partnership for affordable housing and urban renewal. The foundation also awarded $150,000 to the an individual recipient Graduate School of Journalism CUNY Foundation for the Lisa Goldberg/Revson Foundation Scholars and $150,000 for its Center for Community Media’s Advertising Boost Initiative.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Julie Sandorf as president and director; Errol Louis as chair and director; Sharon Greenberger as secretary and director; and David Resnick as treasurer and director. Other directors listed are Charles H. Revson Jr., Reynold Levy, Cheryl Cohen Effron, Neil Barsky, Robert Kingston, and Pamela Wasserstein.
Charles H Revson Foundation Inc is led by Julie Sandorf, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 11 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julie Sandorf
President & Director
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$488K (2020) → $568K (2024)
Errol Louis
Chair & Director
Director → Chair & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Charles H. Revson Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2024)
David Resnick
Treasurer & Director
Director → Treasurer & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Marcia Lynn Sells
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $1K (2024)
Reynold Levy
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Robert Kingston
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Sharon Greenberger
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Neil Barsky
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$3K (2022) → $3K (2024)
Stephen Blacklow
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$3K (2023) → $3K (2024)
Abdullah Antepli
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$1K (2024)
Cheryl Cohen Effron
Director
Chair & Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Wasserstein
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ariel Zwang
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roberta Karp
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: THE REV PHILLIP A JACKSONthru Aug (2023) — Director
- Former: The Rev Phillip A. Jackson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Cheryl Cohen Effron Chair (2022) — Chair & Director · Filing note: Thru feb
- Former: Errol Louis Chair (2022) — Chair & Director · Filing note: As of March
- Former: Stacy S. Dick (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Steven Hyman (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Neil Barksy (2021) — Director
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 $568K, to Julie Sandorf (President & Director). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Charles H Revson Foundation Inc
How much does Charles H Revson Foundation Inc give each year?
Charles H Revson Foundation Inc gave $7.1M across 94 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7.4M across 86 grants.
What is Charles H Revson Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Charles H Revson Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $80,000, and its average grant was $75,675, across 94 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charles H Revson Foundation Inc that year got $63K on average.
Where does Charles H Revson Foundation Inc give grants?
Charles H Revson Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (68 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (8 grants).
Does Charles H Revson Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of Charles H Revson Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 94) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "CHRF Senior Fellow in Biomedical Science" (17 grants) and "To support a BWF PDEP/Revson awardee" (5 grants).
Who are Charles H Revson Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Charles H Revson Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Weill Medical College of Cornell University ($494,771 across 5 grants), Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism CUNY Foundation Inc ($405,000 across 3 grants) and Trustess of Columbia University in the City of New York ($397,162 across 5 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($105,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Charles H Revson Foundation Inc?
Charles H Revson Foundation Inc reported $204.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9.8M (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 Charles H Revson Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated aim is to invest in a vibrant civic society that can meet the material, social, and spiritual needs of diverse communities. Its four areas of work are Biomedical Research, Education, Jewish Life, and Urban Affairs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles H Revson Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests as letters of inquiry submitted through its grants portal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charles H Revson Foundation Inc's EIN?
Charles H Revson Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6126105. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Charles H Revson Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 October 2026.
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