Joseph and Sally Handleman Foundation Tr
The Joseph and Sally Handleman Foundation TR is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In its 2025 filing, it reported 16 grants totaling $375,000 to organizations in several states and the District of Columbia.
Joseph and Sally Handleman Foundation Tr at a glance
In short: Joseph and Sally Handleman Foundation Tr gave $375K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), top state California. 44% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $375,000
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,438
- +16.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $6,439,569
- -0.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (7 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (27% 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 Joseph and Sally Handleman Foundation Tr
- How to Apply
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Contact David Sadoff. Submit an application with the proposed budget and objectives and a photocopy of the IRS exempt-status letter.
- Contact
Application contact: David Sadoff
Mailing address: 2929 Walnut Street Suite 1200, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: (267) 295-2294
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joseph and Sally Handleman Foundation Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Howard University ($75K). Together the top 10 received $300K.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 86 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in California (27%), Pennsylvania (20%), the District of Columbia (20%), New York (17%), and Florida (9%). The filing’s listed grants also included a recipient in Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Joseph and Sally Handleman Foundation Tr open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 16 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $24K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 44% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $315K (2023) to $390K (2022). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $375K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Howard University Washington, DC | Public Support | $75,000 |
| ACLU of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | Public Support | $50,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation New York, NY | Public Support | $25,000 |
| Glendale Fire Foundation Glendale, CA | Public Support | $25,000 |
| JHU Alliance for a Healthier World Baltimore, MD | Public Support | $25,000 |
| Kqed Inc San Francisco, CA | Public Support | $25,000 |
| African American Museum of Bucks County Langhorne, PA | Public Support | $20,000 |
| Congregation Kol Emet Yardley, PA | Public Support | $20,000 |
| The Peace Center Langhorne, PA | Public Support | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces NY, NY | Public Support | $15,000 |
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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 | $6,439,569 | $395,532 | $434,360 | $375,000 | 16 | $376,993 | $340,508 | $381,233 |
| 2024 | $6,483,466 | $582,257 | $403,052 | $363,000 | 18 | $364,893 | $544,097 | $361,097 |
| 2023 | $6,298,687 | $54,343 | $353,112 | $315,000 | 15 | $317,195 | $100,443 | $325,942 |
| 2022 | $6,597,456 | $73,515 | $429,303 | $390,000 | 15 | $392,414 | $48,124 | $343,851 |
| 2021 | $6,953,244 | $432,541 | $443,713 | $382,000 | 22 | $384,084 | $372,912 | $386,162 |
| 2020 | $6,964,345 | $1,206,278 | $400,757 | $365,000 | 27 | — | $1,171,755 | $337,786 |
| 2019 | $6,158,700 | $244,972 | $409,380 | $362,000 | 26 | — | $198,842 | $341,696 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph and Sally Handleman Foundation Tr reported a distributable amount of $381K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Howard University’s Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts describes itself as providing undergraduate and graduate education in art, music, and theatre arts. KQED says it serves Northern California through community-supported media, arts, and educational programming. The African American Museum of Bucks County describes its mission as promoting African American history and culture, and The Peace Center describes its mission as providing education for violence prevention.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $375,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $75,000, with a median of $20,000. Its largest listed awards were $75,000 to Howard University and $50,000 to the ACLU of Southern California. Other listed grants included $25,000 each to the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation, Glendale Fire Foundation, JHU Alliance for a Healthier World, and KQED; and $20,000 each to the African American Museum of Bucks County, Congregation Kol Emet, and The Peace Center.
The foundation’s 2025 filing says applications should include an outline of the proposed budget and objectives, along with a photocopy of the IRS exempt-status letter. It lists no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David A. Sadoff, Debra Sadoff, Sherry Sadoff Hanck, and Julie Sadoff as trustees.
Joseph and Sally Handleman Foundation Tr's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David A. Sadoff
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debra Sadoff
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Sadoff
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherry Sadoff Hanck
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Joseph and Sally Handleman Foundation Tr
How much does Joseph and Sally Handleman Foundation Tr give each year?
Joseph and Sally Handleman Foundation Tr gave $375K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $363K across 18 grants.
What is Joseph and Sally Handleman Foundation Tr's typical grant size?
Joseph and Sally Handleman Foundation Tr's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $23,438, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Joseph and Sally Handleman Foundation Tr that year got $24K on average.
Where does Joseph and Sally Handleman Foundation Tr give grants?
Joseph and Sally Handleman Foundation Tr's top state is California, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (20%) and District of Columbia (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Langhorne, PA (2 grants).
Does Joseph and Sally Handleman Foundation Tr give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Joseph and Sally Handleman Foundation Tr's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Support" (16 grants).
Who are Joseph and Sally Handleman Foundation Tr's largest grantees?
Joseph and Sally Handleman Foundation Tr's largest 2025 grantees include Howard University ($75,000), ACLU of Southern California ($50,000) and American Civil Liberties Union Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Joseph and Sally Handleman Foundation Tr?
Joseph and Sally Handleman Foundation Tr reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $377K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $381K (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 Joseph and Sally Handleman Foundation Tr fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Howard University’s Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts describes itself as providing undergraduate and graduate education in art, music, and theatre arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joseph and Sally Handleman Foundation Tr?
Contact David Sadoff. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Joseph and Sally Handleman Foundation Tr's EIN?
Joseph and Sally Handleman Foundation Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-6263326. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 22, 2024)
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Grantable. (2026). Joseph and Sally Handleman Foundation Tr funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/joseph-and-sally-handleman-foundation-tr-morg_50ff68b3793e4739a69d2f3249c0ae6f
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