Sentinel Charitable Alliance Inc
Sentinel Charitable Alliance Inc is a public charity based in Watertown, Connecticut. Its stated mission is to provide grants and donations to charitable organizations serving underserved populations through investment opportunities that may include business and real estate.
Sentinel Charitable Alliance Inc at a glance
In short: Sentinel Charitable Alliance Inc gave $397K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $33K), top state Vermont. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $396,959
- +1140.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +300.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $33,080
- +210.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $25,320,704
- +621.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Vermont (20% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Sentinel Charitable Alliance Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1044 Main St, Watertown, CT 06795
Phone: (949) 291-9333
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sentinel Charitable Alliance Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Congregation Beit Ephraim ($60K). Together the top 10 received $379K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 15 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing shows grant dollars going to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares by recipient state were Vermont (20%), Florida (17%), Michigan (15%), Idaho (15%), and New York (12%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sentinel Charitable Alliance Inc gives
- 0% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2024) to $397K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $397K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Beit Ephraim Romulus, MI | To Support Charity's Exempt Purpose | $60,000 |
| Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center Auxilary Inc Idaho Falls, ID | To Support Charity's Exempt Purpose | $59,377 |
| Himalayan Cataract Project Norwich, VT | To Support Charity's Exempt Purpose | $47,619 |
| Smile Train Inc New York, NY | To Support Charity's Exempt Purpose | $46,052 |
| Fondation Leopold Luc Guillaume Boynton Beach, FL | To Support Charity's Exempt Purpose | $39,000 |
| YJP of Hoboken and Jersey City Inc Jersey City, NJ | To Support Charity's Exdempt Purpose | $30,000 |
| The Shul of Downtown Inc Miami, FL | To Support Charity's Exempt Purpose | $30,000 |
| Vermont Organization for Jewish Education Lubavitch Burlington, VT | To Support Charity's Exempt Purpose | $30,000 |
| Bernie Moore Ministries International Inc McKinney, TX | To Suport Charity's Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Arizone Animal Welfare League Inc Phoenix, AZ | To Support Charity's Exempt Purpose | $11,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,320,704 | $22,753,787 | $981,608 | $396,959 | 12 | $920,955 |
| 2024 | $3,510,865 | $3,548,525 | $37,660 | $32,000 | 3 | — |
| 2023 | $3,548,525 | $3,548,525 | — | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that it provides grants and donations to charitable organizations offering public and social assistance to underserved populations. Its filing describes its grantmaking as connected to taking ownership in investment and business opportunities.
Among the 2025 grantees, Himalayan Cataract Project says it works with countries to address avoidable blindness by developing eye care in underserved areas. Smile Train says its purpose is to expand opportunities for people born with clefts. Fondation Leopold Luc Guillaume describes work in community education, services, programs, and development projects. Just in Time for Foster Youth describes supporting transition-age foster youth through relationships and resources.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Sentinel Charitable Alliance reported 12 grants totaling $396,959. Grant amounts ranged from $9,000 to $60,000, with a median of $30,000. The largest reported grants included $60,000 to Congregation Beit Ephraim, $59,377 to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center Auxilary Inc, $47,619 to Himalayan Cataract Project, $46,052 to Smile Train, and $39,000 to Fondation Leopold Luc Guillaume. The filing lists each grant’s purpose as supporting the charity’s exempt purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Eric Collins as president, Ryan Amarone as operations director, and Jeffrey Cheney as treasurer.
Sentinel Charitable Alliance Inc is led by Eric Collins, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eric Collins
President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Amarone
Operations Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Cheney
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Sentinel Charitable Alliance Inc
How much does Sentinel Charitable Alliance Inc give each year?
Sentinel Charitable Alliance Inc gave $397K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $32K across 3 grants.
What is Sentinel Charitable Alliance Inc's typical grant size?
Sentinel Charitable Alliance Inc's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $33,080, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Sentinel Charitable Alliance Inc give grants?
Sentinel Charitable Alliance Inc's top state is Vermont, with 20% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Florida (17%) and Michigan (15%).
Who are Sentinel Charitable Alliance Inc's largest grantees?
Sentinel Charitable Alliance Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Congregation Beit Ephraim ($60,000), Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center Auxilary Inc ($59,377) and Himalayan Cataract Project ($47,619), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sentinel Charitable Alliance Inc?
Sentinel Charitable Alliance Inc reported $25.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $22.8M.
What does Sentinel Charitable Alliance Inc fund?
The organization states that it provides grants and donations to charitable organizations offering public and social assistance to underserved populations. Its filing describes its grantmaking as connected to taking ownership in investment and business opportunities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sentinel Charitable Alliance Inc?
Sentinel Charitable Alliance Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Sentinel Charitable Alliance Inc's EIN?
Sentinel Charitable Alliance Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4621310. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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