Sollar Foundation Inc
Sollar Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including a synagogue, Jewish federations and foundations, medical and health organizations, and cultural and media organizations.
Sollar Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Sollar Foundation Inc gave $158K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in New York. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $157,618
- -29.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,757
- -17.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $875
- Total assets
- $134,342
- -13.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (6 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Sollar Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 805 Third Avenue Suite 1100, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 753-6407
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sollar Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Park Avenue Synagogue ($72K). Together the top 10 received $156K.
Grant Size Distribution
117 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 114 grants of 117 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 8% to Florida, and 1% to Massachusetts. The filing also lists shares for Illinois and Maryland, each rounded to 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Sollar Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 18 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $625 repeat.
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2023) to $222K (2024). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $158K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Park Avenue Synagogue New York, NY | For Charitable Programs | $72,438 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | For Charitable Programs | $36,000 |
| U J a - Federation New York, NY | For Charitable Programs | $25,000 |
| Palm Beach Jewish Foundation West Palm Beach, FL | For Charitable Programs | $6,800 |
| American Friends of Rabin Medical Center New York, NY | For Charitable Programs | $5,000 |
| Israel Tennis & Education Centers Deerfield Beach, FL | For Charitable Programs | $5,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation New York, NY | For Charitable Programs | $2,500 |
| Rabbi Lawrence Silverman Plymouth, MA | For Charitable Programs | $1,350 |
| Aquatic Sports Association of Jamaica Kingston, MA | For Charitable Programs | $1,000 |
| Glen Oaks Club Philanthropic Fund Old Westbury, NY | For Charitable Programs | $750 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $134,342 | $240,391 | $157,618 | $157,618 | 18 | $157,618 | $109,834 | $5,341 |
| 2024 | $155,633 | $494,578 | $221,977 | $221,902 | 21 | $221,902 | $221,252 | $4,088 |
| 2023 | $103,351 | $157,744 | $90,211 | $90,121 | 22 | $90,121 | $84,706 | $3,529 |
| 2022 | $123,142 | $54,832 | $167,155 | $167,100 | 25 | $167,100 | $54 | $7,639 |
| 2021 | $238,996 | $453,411 | $167,291 | $167,196 | 31 | $167,196 | $179,184 | $5,462 |
| 2020 | $131,355 | $382,499 | $202,201 | $201,961 | 33 | — | $104,482 | $1,039 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sollar Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2025 — 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 foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, American Friends of Rabin Medical Center says it provides resources for medical exchange fellows, special projects, research, and technology. The Metropolitan Museum of Art says it collects, studies, conserves, and presents art across times and cultures. New York Public Radio describes its mission as making people more curious, open-hearted, and joyful through audio programming rooted in New York.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $157,618. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $72,438, with a median of $875. Among the largest grants were $72,438 to Park Avenue Synagogue, $36,000 to Friends of Israel Defense Forces, and $25,000 to U J A - Federation. Other notable grants included $6,800 to Palm Beach Jewish Foundation, $5,000 each to American Friends of Rabin Medical Center and Israel Tennis & Education Centers, and $2,500 to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Arnold Sollar as president and Elaine Eisen as director.
Sollar Foundation Inc is led by Arnold Sollar, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Arnold Sollar
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Eisen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Sollar Foundation Inc
How much does Sollar Foundation Inc give each year?
Sollar Foundation Inc gave $158K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $222K across 21 grants.
What is Sollar Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Sollar Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $875, and its average grant was $8,757, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sollar Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Sollar Foundation Inc give grants?
Sollar Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (10 grants).
Does Sollar Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Sollar Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "For Charitable Programs" (18 grants).
Who are Sollar Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Sollar Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Park Avenue Synagogue ($72,438), Friends of Israel Defense Forces ($36,000) and U J a - Federation ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sollar Foundation Inc?
Sollar Foundation Inc reported $134K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $158K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sollar Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, American Friends of Rabin Medical Center says it provides resources for medical exchange fellows, special projects, research, and technology. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sollar Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Sollar Foundation Inc's EIN?
Sollar Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7024525. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Sollar Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Sollar Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/sollar-foundation-inc-morg_761eb43b954a4580a95581658c2bd145
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