Sarah Long and David Solomon
Sarah Long and David Solomon is a private foundation based in Bedford Hills, New York. Its 2024 filing reports 15 grants totaling $518,110, supporting organizations in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania.
Sarah Long and David Solomon at a glance
In short: Sarah Long and David Solomon gave $518K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), mostly in New York. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $518,110
- +1.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,541
- -39.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $4,681,756
- +26.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (6 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (71% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Sarah Long and David 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: 622 Harris Road, Bedford Hills, NY 10507
Phone: (646) 362-5971
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sarah Long and David Solomon funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lincoln Center Theaterthe Vivian Beaumont ($127K). Together the top 10 received $495K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 43 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 19% to Connecticut, 7% to Massachusetts, and 3% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Sarah Long and David Solomon open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 15 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $49K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $35K repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 548% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 232% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2020) to $518K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $518K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Center Theaterthe Vivian Beaumont New York, NY | Program Support | $126,532 |
| Yale University New Haven, CT | Program Support | $91,000 |
| The Public Theater New York, NY | Program Support | $70,000 |
| The Jed Foundation New York, NY | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Giving Back Fund Inc Boston, MA | General Support | $35,000 |
| The New 42ND Street Inc New York, NY | Program Support | $35,000 |
| Bedford Playhouse Inc Bedford, NY | Program Support | $34,365 |
| The Living Arts Collaborative New York, NY | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Coexistence Story Inc New York, NY | General Support | $18,000 |
| The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration King of Prussia, PA | Program 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,681,756 | $1,182,243 | $563,507 | $518,110 | 15 | $535,339 | $158,255 | $231,191 |
| 2023 | $3,691,421 | $67,430 | $583,883 | $509,478 | 9 | $556,743 | $40,286 | $102,507 |
| 2022 | $4,163,878 | $6,020,612 | $407,077 | $329,925 | 7 | $375,967 | $3,027,816 | $115,584 |
| 2021 | $1,093,562 | $50,798 | $90,779 | $80,000 | 6 | $87,721 | $48,645 | $73,295 |
| 2020 | $1,351,937 | $32,157 | $92,743 | $65,000 | 6 | — | $31,640 | $58,040 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sarah Long and David Solomon reported a distributable amount of $231K for 2024 — 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 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, The JED Foundation says its mission is to protect emotional health and prevent suicide for teens and young adults. Bedford Playhouse says it provides film screenings and arts-related educational programs as well as a community hub. Coexistence Story says it uses creativity and storytelling to promote coexistence with wildlife and restore habitats. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 15 grants totaling $518,110. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $126,532, with a median grant of $20,000. Larger awards included $126,532 to Lincoln Center Theater, $91,000 to Yale University, $70,000 to The Public Theater, and $50,000 to The JED Foundation. These awards were listed as program support. Giving Back Fund Inc. received $35,000 in general support, and The New 42nd Street Inc. received $35,000 in program support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Solomon and Sarah Long as trustees.
Sarah Long and David Solomon's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Solomon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Long
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Sarah Long and David Solomon
How much does Sarah Long and David Solomon give each year?
Sarah Long and David Solomon gave $518K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $509K across 9 grants.
What is Sarah Long and David Solomon's typical grant size?
Sarah Long and David Solomon's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $34,541, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sarah Long and David Solomon that year got $14K on average.
Where does Sarah Long and David Solomon give grants?
Sarah Long and David Solomon gives mostly in New York: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (19%) and Massachusetts (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants) and New Haven, CT (3 grants).
Does Sarah Long and David Solomon give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of Sarah Long and David Solomon's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (9 grants).
Who are Sarah Long and David Solomon's largest grantees?
Sarah Long and David Solomon's largest 2024 grantees include Lincoln Center Theaterthe Vivian Beaumont ($126,532), Yale University ($91,000) and The Public Theater ($70,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sarah Long and David Solomon?
Sarah Long and David Solomon reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $535K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $231K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sarah Long and David Solomon fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, The JED Foundation says its mission is to protect emotional health and prevent suicide for teens and young adults. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sarah Long and David 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 Sarah Long and David Solomon's EIN?
Sarah Long and David Solomon's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3750732. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Sarah Long and David 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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