Philip J Solondz Family Foundation
The Philip J Solondz Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Millburn, New Jersey, designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation has been tax-exempt since August 1991. It operates as a grantmaking foundation with a focus on supporting charitable organizations through unrestricted grants.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.5M
+2.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$310K
+6.2% YoY
Grant Count
24
+4.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
+1.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds unrestricted grants to support organizations' charitable purposes. Its grantmaking focuses on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services, with a geographic emphasis on New York, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 18 grants in 2024. Typical grant awards range from $1,000 to $45,000.
Average Grant
amount and median grant amount that reflect its mid-sized grantmaking approach.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $6,546,822
- Total Revenue: $684,400
- Total Expenses: $558,134
- Net Income: $126,266
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Total Giving: $309,561
- Number of Employees: 1
Revenue Composition (2024):
- Investment income and dividends: $190,621
The foundation maintains a healthy financial position with no liabilities and substantial assets relative to its annual giving.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,546,822 | $6,420,556 | $6,422,480 |
| Revenue | $684,400 | $514,611 | $459,774 |
| Expenses | $558,134 | $515,681 | $627,610 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $311,136 | $294,448 | $344,817 |
| Net Investment Income | $440,091 | $293,378 | $187,848 |
| Distributable Amount | $472,786 | $416,530 | $428,267 |
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
108 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEONARD SOLONDZ | TRUSTEE/ADMINISTRATOR | 25 | $182,122 |
| TODD SOLONDZ | TRUSTEE/ADMINISTRATOR | 3 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues active grantmaking, with recent grants supporting organizations focused on environmental sustainability, social justice, and community arts programming. The foundation made grants to the Union of Concerned Scientists for climate and energy work, the Southern Poverty Law Center for its general charitable purposes, and Greenwich House for pottery programming.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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