Sitchin Foundation Inc
Sitchin Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in West Harrison, New York. Its 2024 filing reports 27 grants totaling $200,105 to organizations including Jewish schools and community organizations, a hospital, and a clean-cookstove research and development organization.
Sitchin Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Sitchin Foundation Inc gave $200K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state Pennsylvania. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $200,105
- -29.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,411
- -5.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,241
- Total assets
- $5,202,564
- +1.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (3 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (36% 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 Sitchin Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Salo Aizenberg as the contact and requests a letter describing the proposed use of funds. It reports no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Salo Aizenberg
Mailing address: 15 Shelley Ln, West Harrison, NY 10604
Phone: (917) 363-4919
Website: https://zechariasitchincenters.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sitchin Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Aish South Florida ($27K). Together the top 10 received $143K.
Grant Size Distribution
173 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 171 grants of 173 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Pennsylvania received 36% of grant dollars, Florida 25%, New York 16%, Illinois 11%, and California 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Sitchin Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 26 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 81% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 39% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $200K (2024) to $328K (2021). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aish South Florida Hollywood, FL | Unrestricted | $27,000 |
| Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy Bryn Mawr, PA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Mizrahi Torah Academy Plantation, FL | Unrestricted | $19,000 |
| Camp Ramah in the Poconos Lakewood, PA | Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| Beth El Synagogue Center New Rochelle, NY | Unrestricted | $14,710 |
| Kleinlife Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Schechter Institutes Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Israel Healing Initiative Beverly Hills, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| The Ark Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
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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 | $5,202,564 | $431,726 | $332,518 | $200,105 | 27 | $248,965 | $291,979 | $254,022 |
| 2023 | $5,103,356 | $202,304 | $421,591 | $282,864 | 36 | $338,455 | $221,532 | $248,187 |
| 2022 | $5,322,643 | $361,123 | $423,081 | $270,757 | 35 | $319,617 | $257,119 | $240,178 |
| 2021 | $5,788,668 | $744,836 | $463,842 | $328,303 | 35 | $377,163 | $553,291 | $277,401 |
| 2020 | $5,549,010 | $-210,059 | $427,855 | $294,578 | 40 | — | $283,765 | $268,422 |
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 October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy describes itself as a pluralistic Jewish day school for grades six through twelve, combining college-preparatory education with Jewish and American values and texts. Camp Ramah in the Poconos says it creates lifelong Jewish connections. The Ark says it helps Jews facing adversity in the Chicago area navigate toward self-reliance through free services. Burn Design Lab describes its work as designing efficient, clean-burning cookstoves for use in the developing world.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $200,105. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $27,000, with a median of $5,241.
Among the largest reported grants were $27,000 to Aish South Florida, $20,000 to Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy, $19,000 to Mizrahi Torah Academy, $18,000 to Camp Ramah in the Poconos, and $14,710 to Beth El Synagogue Center. Other grants included $10,000 each to KleinLife, Schechter Institutes, and Israel Healing Initiative; $7,000 each to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and The Ark; and $5,400 to Burn Design Lab.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Salo Aizenberg as director and secretary; Arthur Feldman as director and treasurer; Tamar Aizeberg as director and vice president; and Janet Sitchin as director and assistant treasurer.
Sitchin Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arthur Feldman
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$14K (2020) → $14K (2024)
Janet Sitchin
Director & Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$17K (2020) → $14K (2024)
Salo Aizenberg
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
$29K (2020) → $29K (2024)
Tamar Aizeberg
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$14K (2023) → $14K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Amnon Sitchin (2020–2022) — Director & Vice President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $29K, to Salo Aizenberg (Director/Secretary). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Sitchin Foundation Inc
How much does Sitchin Foundation Inc give each year?
Sitchin Foundation Inc gave $200K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $283K across 36 grants.
What is Sitchin Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Sitchin Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,241, and its average grant was $7,411, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sitchin Foundation Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does Sitchin Foundation Inc give grants?
Sitchin Foundation Inc's top state is Pennsylvania, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (25%) and New York (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (3 grants), Chicago, IL (3 grants) and Highland Park, IL (2 grants).
Does Sitchin Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Sitchin Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sitchin Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Sitchin Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Aish South Florida ($27,000), Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy ($20,000) and Mizrahi Torah Academy ($19,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sitchin Foundation Inc?
Sitchin Foundation Inc reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $249K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $254K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Sitchin Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. Jack M. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sitchin Foundation Inc?
The filing lists Salo Aizenberg as the contact and requests a letter describing the proposed use of funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sitchin Foundation Inc's EIN?
Sitchin Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0814762. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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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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Grantable. (2026). Sitchin Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/sitchin-foundation-inc-morg_313c64adbd0b45a9a248c118165c93f1
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