Richard Ann John & James Solomon
Richard Ann John & James Solomon is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2025, it made 51 grants totaling $214,370 to charitable organizations and institutions, including recipients in New York, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania.
Richard Ann John & James Solomon at a glance
In short: Richard Ann John & James Solomon gave $214K across 51 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $214,370
- +17.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 51
- +21.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,203
- -3.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $3,453,172
- +6.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (15 of 51, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (56% 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 Richard Ann John & James Solomon
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Anchin - 3 Times Square 25Th F, New York, NY 10036
Phone: (212) 840-3456
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Richard Ann John & James Solomon funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Harvard University ($50K). Together the top 10 received $153K.
Grant Size Distribution
195 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 194 grants of 195 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 56% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 29% to Massachusetts, and 12% to Pennsylvania. Texas and New Mexico each received 1% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Richard Ann John & James Solomon open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 15 of 51 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 61% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $123K (2021) to $214K (2025). In 2025 it made 51 grants totaling $214K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard University Cambridge, MA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York New York, NY | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Collegiate School New York, NY | Charitable | $14,700 |
| Central Fund of Israel Cedarhurst, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Fund for Emanu-El New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of New York City New York, NY | Charitable | $9,720 |
| Congregation Emanu-El of the City of New York New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Smith College Northampton, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Congregation Emanu-El Philanthropic Fund New York, NY | Charitable | $3,600 |
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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 | $3,453,172 | $452,722 | $232,780 | $214,370 | 51 | $221,166 | $257,480 | $178,367 |
| 2024 | $3,233,230 | $362,783 | $205,106 | $182,590 | 42 | $190,624 | $109,264 | $168,514 |
| 2023 | $3,075,553 | $662,303 | $211,578 | $192,430 | 33 | $201,880 | $432,236 | $152,848 |
| 2022 | $2,624,828 | $446,767 | $170,130 | $169,880 | 38 | $170,130 | $244,708 | $150,854 |
| 2021 | $2,348,191 | $262,358 | $131,159 | $122,906 | 31 | — | $89,325 | $124,787 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard Ann John & James Solomon reported a distributable amount of $178K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, National Dance Institute says it uses dance to foster children’s participation in and knowledge of the arts. Steppingstone Foundation says it prepares students to access, navigate, and graduate from college. Student Advocacy Inc. says it provides counsel and legal representation on education matters for students facing barriers to academic success.
Other 2025 recipients included the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation, which says it works to accelerate the discovery of drugs to prevent, treat, and cure Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias; Ground Game Fund, which says it promotes democracy and social justice through community organizing and public education in Texas; and the Museum of Modern Art, which says it fosters public awareness of modern and contemporary art.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 51 grants totaling $214,370. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $50,000, with a median grant of $1,500.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $50,000 to Harvard University, $25,000 to National Philanthropic Trust, $20,000 to UJA Federation of New York, and $14,700 to Collegiate School. Other notable grants included $10,000 each to Central Fund of Israel and The Fund for Emanu-El, and $9,720 to Planned Parenthood of New York City. The filing lists each of these grants’ purposes as charitable.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ann Solomon as secretary, Richard H Solomon as president and treasurer, and James Solomon as vice president.
Richard Ann John & James Solomon is led by Richard H. Solomon, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard H. Solomon
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Solomon
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Solomon
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Richard Ann John & James Solomon
How much does Richard Ann John & James Solomon give each year?
Richard Ann John & James Solomon gave $214K across 51 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $183K across 42 grants.
What is Richard Ann John & James Solomon's typical grant size?
Richard Ann John & James Solomon's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $4,203, across 51 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Richard Ann John & James Solomon that year got $3K on average.
Where does Richard Ann John & James Solomon give grants?
Richard Ann John & James Solomon gives mostly in New York: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (29%) and Pennsylvania (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (31 grants), Cambridge, MA (4 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Richard Ann John & James Solomon give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 51 grants with a stated purpose on Richard Ann John & James Solomon's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (51 grants).
Who are Richard Ann John & James Solomon's largest grantees?
Richard Ann John & James Solomon's largest 2025 grantees include Harvard University ($50,000), National Philanthropic Trust ($25,000) and UJA Federation of New York ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Richard Ann John & James Solomon?
Richard Ann John & James Solomon reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $221K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $178K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Richard Ann John & James Solomon fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, National Dance Institute says it uses dance to foster children’s participation in and knowledge of the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Richard Ann John & James Solomon?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Richard Ann John & James Solomon's EIN?
Richard Ann John & James Solomon's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6154884. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Richard Ann John & James Solomon accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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 September 2026.
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