SJS Charitable Trust
SJS Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it reported 19 grants totaling $1,330,000, with grant purposes listed as general support.
SJS Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: SJS Charitable Trust gave $1.3M across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $70K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,330,000
- +12.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- -5.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $70,000
- +18.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $18,535,313
- -0.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (52% 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 SJS Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1177 Avenue Of The Americas 18 Fl, New York, NY 10036
Phone: (646) 213-5100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who SJS Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fund for Armenian Relief ($185K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 107 (51%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (52%), New Jersey (23%), Massachusetts (10%), Connecticut (8%), and California (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is SJS Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 19 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 95% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% 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 $1.1M (2020) to $1.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fund for Armenian Relief New York, NY | General Support | $185,000 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | General Support | $130,000 |
| Friends of Holy Etchmiadzin River Edge, NJ | General Support | $130,000 |
| Connecticut College New London, CT | General Support | $110,000 |
| City Harvest Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| Community Foodbank of New Jersey Hillside, NJ | General Support | $100,000 |
| Diocese of the Armenian Church of America New York, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| American University of Armenia Oakland, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Armenia Tree Project Woburn, MA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Center for Family Representation New York, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
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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 | $18,535,313 | $1,346,796 | $1,451,295 | $1,330,000 | 19 | $1,330,000 | $1,237,981 | $1,316,194 |
| 2023 | $18,638,739 | $91,678 | $1,299,612 | $1,185,000 | 20 | $1,188,750 | $440,163 | $1,172,016 |
| 2022 | $19,819,297 | $609,868 | $1,454,778 | $1,315,000 | 22 | $1,315,000 | $506,090 | $1,208,072 |
| 2021 | $20,672,603 | $2,317,739 | $1,285,494 | $1,170,500 | 23 | $1,170,500 | $2,207,745 | $1,327,714 |
| 2020 | $19,630,429 | $819,857 | $1,240,938 | $1,130,000 | 23 | — | $722,919 | $1,132,206 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, SJS Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $1.3M 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 trust is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Fund for Armenian Relief says it works to support people in Armenia and develop an equitable, sustainable, and resilient Armenian homeland. Connecticut College says it educates students to put the liberal arts into action as citizens of a global society. Center for Family Representation says it defends the rights of parents and youth through free legal and social-work representation.
Other 2024 grantees describe missions that include mobilizing volunteers to meet community needs (New York Cares), providing hope and resources to people in need (Eva’s Village), and preserving and sharing Armenian heritage (Armenian Museum of America).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust made 19 grants totaling $1,330,000. Awards ranged from $10,000 to $185,000, with a median grant of $50,000. The largest reported grants included $185,000 to Fund for Armenian Relief, $130,000 each to Columbia University and Friends of Holy Etchmiadzin, and $110,000 to Connecticut College. Other grants included $100,000 each to City Harvest, Community FoodBank of New Jersey, and the Diocese of the Armenian Church of America.
Additional reported 2024 grants included $50,000 each to American University of Armenia, Armenia Tree Project, Center for Family Representation, National Association for Armenian Studies and Research, New York Cares, and Armenian Assembly of America; $40,000 to Eva’s Village; and $35,000 to Armenian Museum of America.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sandra Leitner and Arthur Alexander as trustees.
SJS Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arthur Alexander
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Leitner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/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 SJS Charitable Trust
How much does SJS Charitable Trust give each year?
SJS Charitable Trust gave $1.3M across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 20 grants.
What is SJS Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
SJS Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $70,000, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does SJS Charitable Trust give grants?
SJS Charitable Trust gives mostly in New York: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (23%) and Massachusetts (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants) and Paterson, NJ (2 grants).
Does SJS Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of SJS Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are SJS Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
SJS Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Fund for Armenian Relief ($185,000), Columbia University ($130,000) and Friends of Holy Etchmiadzin ($130,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is SJS Charitable Trust?
SJS Charitable Trust reported $18.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does SJS Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Fund for Armenian Relief says it works to support people in Armenia and develop an equitable, sustainable, and resilient Armenian homeland. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from SJS Charitable Trust?
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is SJS Charitable Trust's EIN?
SJS Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0653520. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does SJS Charitable Trust 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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Grantable. (2026). SJS Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/sjs-charitable-trust-morg_fe4b0ce5bbee49a3a562829db4463ca2
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