Society for the Relief of Women
Society for the Relief of Women is a private foundation focused on Public safety, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $164K. Net investment income was $271K.
Society for the Relief of Women at a glance
In short: Society for the Relief of Women gave $164K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $164K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $163,660
- -13.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $163,660
- -13.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $163,660
- Total assets
- $3,322,743
- +3.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Society for the Relief of Women funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
How Society for the Relief of Women gives
- Giving grew 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 82% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $118K (2021) to $189K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $164K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached See Attached, NY | All grants provide funds for basic needs, primarily rent, because recipients are unable to support themselves. | $163,660 |
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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 | $3,322,743 | $359,195 | $250,227 | $163,660 | 1 | $176,235 | $270,875 | $214,404 |
| 2023 | $3,213,775 | $181,050 | $250,360 | $188,641 | 1 | $191,644 | $92,920 | $182,652 |
| 2022 | $3,283,085 | $41,915 | $183,530 | $130,252 | 1 | $136,754 | $44,924 | $192,223 |
| 2021 | $3,424,700 | $105,320 | $166,906 | $118,434 | 1 | — | $42,503 | $169,762 |
| 2020 | $3,486,286 | $256,615 | $183,107 | $131,771 | 1 | — | $158,969 | $170,462 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Society for the Relief of Women reported a distributable amount of $214K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Society for the Relief of Women is led by Adrian H. Jones, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 20 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adrian H. Jones
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
A. Wright Palmer
Director As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alfred Lincoln Scott
Director As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alfred T. Ogden II
Director As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Amoret Thissell Jorgensen
Director As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Austin W. Bramwell
Director As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carol F. Humstone
Assistant Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Caroline D. Ewing
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eleanor F. Peterkin
Second V.p. & Director As
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eric B. Latos
Director As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ernst Rothe
First Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
F. Lee Liebolt Jr.
Second Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Fay Gambee
Director As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
George G. Farr III
Director As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John D. Leaonard
Director As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary A. Moran
Director As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael N. Ambler
Director As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patricia A. Ross
Director As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard R. Vietor
Assistant Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William D. Vogel II
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
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 Society for the Relief of Women
How much does Society for the Relief of Women give each year?
Society for the Relief of Women gave $164K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $189K across 1 grant.
How large is Society for the Relief of Women?
Society for the Relief of Women reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $176K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $214K (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 is Society for the Relief of Women?
Society for the Relief of Women is a private foundation focused on Public safety, based in New York, NY. It holds $3.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Society for the Relief of Women operate?
Society for the Relief of Women has awarded grants in New York.
What is Society for the Relief of Women's EIN?
Society for the Relief of Women's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6161272. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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