Sitchin Foundation Inc

WEST HARRISON, NY EIN: 26-0814762 Website

Sitchin Foundation Inc is a private operating foundation based in West Harrison, New York. The foundation was established in 2007 and operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with tax-deductible donation status.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.2M

+1.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$200K

-29.3% YoY

Grant Count

-25.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$7K

-5.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sitchin Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $254K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation does not provide a public mission statement. However, its grantmaking focuses on:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Nonprofit Human Services
Poverty Alleviation
Reproductive Health

The foundation has historically supported Jewish and pro-Israel causes, with documented major donations to organizations serving these communities.

Grantmaking

The foundation does not currently have live grant opportunities listed.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily directs grants to organizations in:

Pennsylvania
Illinois
New York

Grant Distribution by State

New York $415K (31%)

Pennsylvania $322K (24%)

Florida $320K (24%)

Maryland $93K (7%)

Illinois $89K (7%)

Washington $68K (5%)

California $12K (1%)

Massachusetts $11K (1%)

+7 more states

States

California Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Illinois Louisiana Massachusetts Maryland North Carolina New Jersey New York Oklahoma Pennsylvania Virginia Washington

Cities

AlexandriaBeverly HillsBinghamtonBryn MawrCharlotteChicagoDanburyDobbs FerryElkins ParkEvanstonFlushingFort LauderdaleFresh MeadowsFt LauderdaleGreat NeckHarrisonHartsdaleHighland ParkHollywoodLakewood

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Revenue (Most Recent Filing):

Total assets: $5,202,564
Total giving: $200,105
No charitable activities listed in current filings

Historical Financial Data (2013):

Assets: $5,968,140
Income: $3,672,428
Form 990 Revenue: $25,004

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$5,202,564	$5,103,356	$5,322,643
Revenue	$431,726	$202,304	$361,123
Expenses	$332,518	$421,591	$423,081
Qualifying Distributions	$248,965	$338,455	$319,617
Net Investment Income	$291,979	$221,532	$257,119
Distributable Amount	$254,022	$248,187	$240,178

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

173 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Aish South Florida ($27,000), Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy ($20,000), Mizrahi Torah Academy ($19,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ACTORS THEATER WORKSHOP NEW YORK, NY	UNRESTRICTED	$2,000
AISH SOUTH FLORIDA HOLLYWOOD, FL	UNRESTRICTED	$27,000
BETH EL SYNAGOGUE CENTER NEW ROCHELLE, NY	UNRESTRICTED	$14,710
BURN DESIGN LAB VASHON, WA	UNRESTRICTED	$5,400
CAMP RAMAH IN THE POCONOS LAKEWOOD, PA	UNRESTRICTED	$18,000
CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA PHILADELPHIA, PA	UNRESTRICTED	$7,000
CONGREGATION RODFEI TZEDEK CHICAGO, IL	UNRESTRICTED	$1,000
GRATZ COLLEGE MELROSE PARK, PA	UNRESTRICTED	$5,000
JACK M BARRACK HEBREW ACADEMY BRYN MAWR, PA	UNRESTRICTED	$20,000
JEANETTE LEVIN BRIDAL GEMACH FT LAUDERDALE, FL	UNRESTRICTED	$3,600

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Board Members:

Salo Aizenberg – Director/Secretary (7 hours/week, $29,000 compensation)
Arthur Feldman – Director/Treasurer (2 hours/week, $14,000 compensation)
Tamar Aizenberg – Director/Vice President (2 hours/week, $14,000 compensation)
Janet Sitchin – Director/Assistant Treasurer (2 hours/week, $14,000 compensation)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
SALO AIZENBERG	DIRECTOR/SECRETARY	7	$28,700
ARTHUR FELDMAN	DIRECTOR/TREASURER	2	$13,700
TAMAR AIZEBERG	DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT	2	$13,700
JANET SITCHIN	DIRECTOR/ASST. TREASURER	2	$13,700

Contact Information

Address: 15 Shelley Lane West Harrison, NY 10604-1133

Telephone: 917-363-4919

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sitchin Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation does not provide a public mission statement. However, its grantmaking focuses on: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Nonprofit Human Services • Poverty Alleviation • Reproductive Health The foundation has historically supported Jewish and pro-Israel causes, with documented major donations to organizations serving these communities.

How do I apply for a grant from Sitchin Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $200,105 (most recent filing) • Total distributions: $249,000 (tax year 2024) • Typical award range: $50–$45,000 • Median grant amount: $5,200 • Maximum grant: $27,000 • Grant count: 27 grants (tax year 2024) The foundation does not currently have live grant opportunities listed.

Where does Sitchin Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily directs grants to organizations in: • Pennsylvania • Illinois • New York

What size grants does Sitchin Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Sitchin Foundation Inc awarded 27 grants totaling $200K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Sitchin Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Sitchin Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $254K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.