Pomeranz Shankman & Martin Charitable Foundation
POMERANZ SHANKMAN & MARTIN is a private foundation based in East Syracuse, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to Jewish organizations in New York, including community, educational, religious, and social-service organizations.
Key facts about Pomeranz Shankman & Martin Charitable Foundation
In short: Pomeranz Shankman & Martin Charitable Foundation gave $361K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in New York. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 46-1044519
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $360,900
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- Average grant
- $16,405
- Median grant
- $6,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (3 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Total assets
- $6,194,736
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The filing says to contact Sheldon G Kall with a letter stating the purpose of the request, proof of 501(c)(3) status, and copies of financial statements and tax returns. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- Submit 90 days before the foundation’s year-end.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.2M
-3.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$361K
+7.5% YoY
Grant Count
22
+22.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
-12.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pomeranz Shankman & Martin Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $407K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Pomeranz Shankman & Martin Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 18 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 78% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for a Jewish community center, Hebrew schools, synagogues, a Jewish federation, a cemetery association, and Jewish family services.
The Syracuse Hebrew Day School describes its mission as teaching, inspiring, and nurturing future leaders of the Jewish community through an academic experience guided by Jewish studies and values.
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded $360,900 across 22 grants in 2024. Grants ranged from $200 to $83,500, with a median grant of $6,000. Among its largest 2024 grants were $83,500 to Foundation at Menorah Parks, $80,000 to the Jewish Community Center in DeWitt, $30,000 to Syracuse Combined Hebrew School, and $28,250 to Temple Concord.
Review Cycle
Submit 90 days before the foundation’s year-end.
How to Apply
The filing says to contact Sheldon G Kall with a letter stating the purpose of the request, proof of 501(c)(3) status, and copies of financial statements and tax returns.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. The filing restricts awards to Central New York State Jewish charities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $336K (2023) to $404K (2021). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $361K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Community Center ($94K across 5 grants). Together the top 10 received $332K.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 94 (89%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation at Menorah Parks Syracuse, NY | GRANT | $83,500 |
| Jewish Community Center Dewitt, NY | GRANT | $80,000 |
| Syracuse Combined Hebrew School Syracuse, NY | GRANT | $30,000 |
| Temple Concord Syracuse, NY | GRANT | $28,250 |
| Temple Adath Yoshurun Syracuse, NY | GRANT | $27,500 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom Chevras SH Jamesville, NY | GRANT | $22,500 |
| Syracuse Jewish Federation Dewitt, NY | GRANT | $17,500 |
| Syracuse Hebrew Day School Dewitt, NY | GRANT | $12,000 |
| Hillel at Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | GRANT | $11,000 |
| Jewish Community Center Dewitt, NY | PJ Library | $9,200 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Grant total | Number of grants |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $360,900 | 22 |
| 2023 | $335,650 | 18 |
| 2022 | $340,000 | 18 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,194,736 | $6,403,009 | $6,566,312 |
| Revenue | $298,703 | $312,536 | $318,298 |
| Expenses | $503,492 | $475,839 | $486,066 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $430,581 | $394,180 | $403,979 |
| Net Investment Income | $289,204 | $229,444 | $165,076 |
| Distributable Amount | $406,575 | $381,477 | $411,801 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sheldon Kall and Jacquelyn Miron as directors.
Pomeranz Shankman & Martin Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jacquelyn Miron
Director
On filings since 2020
$25K (2020) → $35K (2024)
Sheldon Kall
Director
On filings since 2020
$25K (2020) → $35K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mateele Kall (2020–2023) — 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 $35K, to Sheldon Kall (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Application contact: Sheldon G Kall
Mailing address: 6320 Fly Road, East Syracuse, NY 13057
Phone: (315) 437-3321
Email: skall@kallandreilly.com
Frequently asked questions about Pomeranz Shankman & Martin Charitable Foundation
How much does Pomeranz Shankman & Martin Charitable Foundation give each year?
Pomeranz Shankman & Martin Charitable Foundation gave $361K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $336K across 18 grants.
What is Pomeranz Shankman & Martin Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Pomeranz Shankman & Martin Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $16,405, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Pomeranz Shankman & Martin Charitable Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Pomeranz Shankman & Martin Charitable Foundation give grants?
Pomeranz Shankman & Martin Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dewitt, NY (11 grants) and Syracuse, NY (9 grants).
Does Pomeranz Shankman & Martin Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Pomeranz Shankman & Martin Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant" (16 grants).
Who are Pomeranz Shankman & Martin Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Pomeranz Shankman & Martin Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Community Center ($93,950 across 5 grants), Foundation at Menorah Parks ($83,500) and Syracuse Combined Hebrew School ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Pomeranz Shankman & Martin Charitable Foundation?
Pomeranz Shankman & Martin Charitable Foundation reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $431K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $407K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Pomeranz Shankman & Martin Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for a Jewish community center, Hebrew schools, synagogues, a Jewish federation, a cemetery association, and Jewish family services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pomeranz Shankman & Martin Charitable Foundation?
The filing says to contact Sheldon G Kall with a letter stating the purpose of the request, proof of 501(c)(3) status, and copies of financial statements and tax returns. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Pomeranz Shankman & Martin Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Pomeranz Shankman & Martin Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1044519. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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