Solomon Organization Charitable Trust
Solomon Organization Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Summit, New Jersey. Its recent grants support charitable organizations in New York, New Jersey, and Washington, DC, including arts and cultural, educational, health, and community organizations.
Solomon Organization Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Solomon Organization Charitable Trust gave $210K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. 37% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $209,516
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,760
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $276
- -60.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (10 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (57% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Solomon Organization Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 92 River Road, Summit, NJ 07901
Phone: (908) 988-1015
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Solomon Organization Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lincoln Center ($25K). Together the top 10 received $166K.
Grant Size Distribution
130 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 130 grants of 130 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in New York received 57% of grant dollars, those in New Jersey received 31%, and those in Washington, DC, received 12%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Solomon Organization Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 27 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). 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 $100K (2020) to $210K (2025). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $210K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Center New York, NY | To Further the Entity's Charitable Purpose. | $25,000 |
| National Dance Institute New York, NY | To Further the Entity's Charitable Purpose. | $25,000 |
| US Holocaust Museum Washington, DC | To Further the Entity's Charitable Purpose. | $25,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | To Further the Entity's Charitable Purpose. | $25,000 |
| Tikva Corp West Caldwell, NJ | To Further the Entity's Charitable Purpose. | $20,000 |
| Meadowlands Area YMCA East Rutherford, NJ | To Further the Entity's Charitable Purpose. | $10,000 |
| Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ | To Further the Entity's Charitable Purpose. | $10,000 |
| The Solomon Management LLC XXX, NJ | To Further the Entity's Charitable Purpose. | $10,000 |
| Hope & Heroes New York, NY | To Further the Entity's Charitable Purpose. | $9,250 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | To Further the Entity's Charitable Purpose. | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $276 | $209,100 | $209,516 | $209,516 | 27 | $209,516 | $372 |
| 2024 | $692 | $193,500 | $193,496 | $193,486 | 26 | $193,486 | $790 |
| 2023 | $688 | $195,000 | $194,501 | $193,341 | 27 | $193,341 | $403 |
| 2022 | $189 | $204,500 | $204,871 | $204,851 | 27 | $204,851 | $188 |
| 2021 | $560 | $150,000 | $150,020 | $150,000 | 23 | $150,000 | $117 |
| 2020 | $580 | $100,000 | $100,188 | $100,168 | 18 | — | $237 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Solomon Organization Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $372 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 trust is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, National Dance Institute describes its work as introducing and fostering the arts in children’s lives through dance, while Meadowlands Area YMCA describes programs intended to build healthy bodies, minds, and spirits. Tikva Corp says it provides services to Jewish children and the Jewish community of Odessa, Ukraine, and Rutgers Hillel says it creates an inclusive environment for Jewish college students.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust made 27 grants totaling $209,516. Grants ranged from $36 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest grants included $25,000 each to Lincoln Center, National Dance Institute, the US Holocaust Museum, and the Anti-Defamation League; and $20,000 to Tikva Corp. Other notable grants included $10,000 each to Meadowlands Area YMCA, Monmouth University, and The Solomon Management LLC; and $9,250 to Hope & Heroes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marc S Solomon and Mark S Rosen as trustees.
Solomon Organization Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marc S. Solomon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark S. Rosen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Solomon Organization Charitable Trust
How much does Solomon Organization Charitable Trust give each year?
Solomon Organization Charitable Trust gave $210K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $193K across 26 grants.
What is Solomon Organization Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Solomon Organization Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,760, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Solomon Organization Charitable Trust that year got $7K on average.
Where does Solomon Organization Charitable Trust give grants?
Solomon Organization Charitable Trust gives mostly in New York: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (31%) and District of Columbia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (14 grants) and Summit, NJ (2 grants).
Who are Solomon Organization Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Solomon Organization Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Lincoln Center ($25,000), National Dance Institute ($25,000) and US Holocaust Museum ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Solomon Organization Charitable Trust?
Solomon Organization Charitable Trust reported $276 in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $210K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $372 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Solomon Organization Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Solomon Organization Charitable Trust?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Solomon Organization Charitable Trust's EIN?
Solomon Organization Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-6905111. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Solomon Organization 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Solomon Organization Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/solomon-organization-charitable-trust-morg_d97377abc5bc4b668481668f0fd7c8dc
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