Sentience Foundation Inc
Sentience Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Freehold, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing is marked as the organization’s final return and states that all remaining assets were donated to qualified public charities and the foundation was being terminated as of December 31, 2024; it therefore appears to have wound down.
Sentience Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Sentience Foundation Inc gave $58K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $57,916
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- Average grant
- $5,265
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (26% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Sentience Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. As the foundation’s 2024 filing is its final return and it was being terminated, this policy should not be treated as a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Jean Straus 100 Spruce Street, Freehold, NJ 07728
Phone: (732) 239-3691
Website: https://www.sentiencefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sentience Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Judes Children's Research Hospit ($8K). Together the top 10 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey (26%), Washington, DC (26%), Tennessee (14%), New York (9%), and Texas (9%). Other listed recipients were in Illinois and Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sentience Foundation Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Judes Children's Research Hospit Memphis, TN | Unrestricted | $7,916 |
| American Diabetes Association Paramus, NJ | In Memory of Milton Straus | $5,000 |
| Monmouth County SPCA Eatontown, NJ | In Memory of Milton Straus | $5,000 |
| ASPCA New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Humane Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Breaking the Chain Through Educatio Verona, NJ | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | In Memory of Milton Straus | $5,000 |
| Leukemia Lymphona Society Washingtoin, DC | In Memory of Fredalind Carr | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Robert Luzie Cancer Center Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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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 | — | $24,422 | $58,930 | $57,916 | 11 | $57,916 | $24,174 | $798 |
| 2023 | $35,651 | $4,280 | $512 | — | — | — | $3,768 | $2,337 |
| 2022 | $52,174 | $-9,379 | $885 | — | — | — | $498 | $3,492 |
| 2021 | $129,643 | $66,008 | $1,389 | — | — | — | $64,619 | $2,435 |
| 2020 | $127,708 | $-4,724 | $2,806 | — | — | — | $1,252 | $7,571 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sentience Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $798 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 2024 grants went to charitable organizations including animal welfare, health, and medical research organizations. For example, Monmouth County SPCA describes its mission as providing animal shelter and care, humane law enforcement, community information about animal care, and veterinary services including spay and neuter care. The American Heart Association describes its mission as being “a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.”
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $57,916. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $7,916, with a median grant of $5,000. Notable grants included $7,916 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and $5,000 each to Monmouth County SPCA, American Diabetes Association, ASPCA, American Humane, and American Heart Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
JEAN Straus was listed as President on the 2024 filing.
Sentience Foundation Inc is led by Jean R Straus, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jean R Straus
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: George Phillips (2020–2022) — Director Fd Raisng
- Former: Milton Straus (2020–2022) — President & CEO
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 Sentience Foundation Inc
How much does Sentience Foundation Inc give each year?
Sentience Foundation Inc gave $58K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Sentience Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Sentience Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,265, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sentience Foundation Inc give grants?
Sentience Foundation Inc's top state is New Jersey, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (26%) and Tennessee (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Sentience Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 64% of Sentience Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "In Memory of Milton Straus" (3 grants).
Who are Sentience Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Sentience Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include St Judes Children's Research Hospit ($7,916), American Diabetes Association ($5,000) and Monmouth County SPCA ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Sentience Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations including animal welfare, health, and medical research organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sentience Foundation Inc?
The foundation stated 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 ↑
How much is Sentience Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Sentience Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $798 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Sentience Foundation Inc's EIN?
Sentience Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3811808. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Sentience Foundation Inc 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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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Sentience Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/sentience-foundation-inc-morg_d6f529a17a4b4aa9b395580dccc60094
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