Charles H Revson Foundation Inc
The Charles H. Revson Foundation is an independent, nonprofit grantmaking organization based in New York City. Founded in 1956 by Charles H. Revson, the founding president of Revlon, Inc., the Foundation operates as a private foundation with a commitment to expanding knowledge, advancing democratic values, and pursuing the public good. The Foundation made its first grants as an endowed foundation in 1978.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$204.9M
+6.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.1M
-3.3% YoY
Grant Count
94
+9.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$76K
-11.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation strives to expand knowledge, advance democratic values, and pursue the public good through grants and fellowships. The Foundation invests in a vibrant civic society that can meet the material, social, and spiritual needs of diverse communities.
Primary funding areas include:
- Biomedical Research
- Education
- Jewish Life
- Urban Affairs and Public Policy
The Foundation's approach is described as ambitious, aspirational, and pragmatically optimistic, with a focus on finding sustainable solutions that strengthen the public good.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $2,500 to $500,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation primarily focuses its grantmaking in:
- New York City (primary emphasis)
- New York State
- California
- Vermont
- Israel
The Foundation maintains a special emphasis on New York City problems and national policy issues, while also supporting organizations serving the Jewish community.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $204,898,852 (2024)
Annual Giving: $7,113,465 (2024)
Total Revenues: $14,441,102 (2024)
Total Expenses: $11,091,743 (2024)
Employees: 7 staff members
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $204,898,852 | $192,587,606 | $175,316,968 |
| Revenue | $14,441,102 | $8,056,025 | $9,557,431 |
| Expenses | $11,091,743 | $9,179,552 | $11,346,981 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $9,444,973 | $9,458,878 | $10,571,878 |
| Net Investment Income | $13,145,713 | $6,784,790 | $8,480,965 |
| Distributable Amount | $9,782,178 | $9,130,547 | $9,338,747 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
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
Rolling / Open
Revson Foundation: Education Grant Program
CHARLES H REVSON FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Urban Affairs Grants
CHARLES H REVSON FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- President: Julie Sandorf (since January 2008)
- Chairman: Cheryl Cohen Effron
- Staff: The Foundation is comprised of seven people with deep experience in nonprofit management, policy, government operations, and cross-sector partnerships
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIE SANDORF | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 60 | $568,485 |
| CHARLES H REVSON JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | $3,000 |
| REYNOLD LEVY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $3,000 |
| CHERYL COHEN EFFRON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NEIL BARSKY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $3,000 |
| SHARON GREENBERGER | SECRETARY & DIRECTOR | 1 | $3,000 |
| ERROL LOUIS | CHAIR & DIRECTOR | 1 | $3,000 |
| ROBERT KINGSTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $3,000 |
| PAMELA WASSERSTEIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID RESNICK | TREASURER & DIRECTOR | 1 | $3,000 |
| MARCIA LYNN SELLS | SECRETARY & DIRECTOR | 1 | $1,000 |
| ABDULLAH ANTEPLI | DIRECTOR | 1 | $1,000 |
| ARIEL ZWANG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN BLACKLOW | DIRECTOR | 1 | $3,000 |
| ROBERTA KARP | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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