Sustainable Charitable Legacy Inc
Sustainable Charitable Legacy Inc is a private foundation based in Forest Hills, New York. It reported 22 grants totaling $945,750 in filing year 2025, supporting organizations whose reported purposes included education, health, and social welfare.
Sustainable Charitable Legacy Inc at a glance
In short: Sustainable Charitable Legacy Inc gave $946K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $43K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $945,750
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- Average grant
- $42,989
- Median grant
- $21,250
- Total assets
- $16,948,093
- -9.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (34% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Sustainable Charitable Legacy Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The filing lists Lynnette Igiesias as the person to contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Lynnette Igiesias
Mailing address: 10820 71St Ave 15D, Forest Hills, NY 11375
Phone: (917) 667-7842
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sustainable Charitable Legacy Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA ($250K). Together the top 10 received $820K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 22 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The reported shares were New York 34%, Texas 27%, New Jersey 11%, Ohio 11%, and California 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $946K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA Houston, TX | Education/Livelihood | $250,000 |
| Advancement of Rural Kids New York, NY | Education | $200,000 |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital Cincinnati, OH | HEALTH | $100,000 |
| American Friends of Migdal Ohr New York, NY | Social Welfare/Health | $50,000 |
| Keter Torah Teaneck, NJ | Social Welfare/Health | $50,000 |
| Chabad Jewish Center College Park, MD | Social Welfare | $50,000 |
| Kollel of Elizabeth Congregationinc Elizabeth, NJ | Education | $45,000 |
| Foundation of the Association of Energy Engineers Atlanta, GA | Education | $25,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | HEALTH | $25,000 |
| Rofeh Choler Cancer Society Inc Brooklyn, NY | HEALTH | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,948,093 | $488,026 | $981,001 | $945,750 | 22 | $488,026 |
| 2024 | $18,805,140 | $750,132 | $12,975 | — | — | $680,632 |
| 2023 | $16,683,492 | $-2,969,211 | $12,996 | — | — | $-2,969,211 |
| 2022 | $16,237,195 | $-1,526,985 | $31,283 | — | — | $-1,526,985 |
| 2021 | $19,304,940 | $19,610,506 | $4,039 | — | — | $9,673 |
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 included support for education, health, social welfare, and combined education and health purposes. Among the grantees, Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA describes its work as providing free elementary education and primary healthcare to children in rural India; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes a mission to advance cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases; and American Friends of Migdal Ohr says it supports orphaned and neglected children through education and other support.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $945,750. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $250,000, with a median of $21,250. Its largest grants included $250,000 to Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA for education/livelihood, $200,000 to Advancement of Rural Kids for education, and $100,000 to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital for health. Other listed grants included $50,000 each to American Friends of Migdal Ohr, Keter Torah, and Chabad Jewish Center.
Additional 2025 grantees included Antara International Inc., which describes its work as supporting public health programs, particularly preventive healthcare for mothers and children; Agastya USA, which says it supports charities providing educational programs in India; and Children’s Hope India, which describes providing children with education, nutrition, medical care, and career-building skills.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lynnette Igiesias, Asit Patel, and Daniel Pomerantz as directors.
Sustainable Charitable Legacy Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Asit Patel
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Pomerantz
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynnette Igiesias
Director
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
34 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Bawa N. Mallick (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Lewis Barbanel (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Sustainable Charitable Legacy Inc
How much does Sustainable Charitable Legacy Inc give each year?
Sustainable Charitable Legacy Inc gave $946K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
What is Sustainable Charitable Legacy Inc's typical grant size?
Sustainable Charitable Legacy Inc's median grant in 2025 was $21,250, and its average grant was $42,989, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does Sustainable Charitable Legacy Inc give grants?
Sustainable Charitable Legacy Inc's top state is New York, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. The next largest states were Texas (27%) and New Jersey (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants) and Houston, TX (2 grants).
Does Sustainable Charitable Legacy Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Sustainable Charitable Legacy Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Health" (7 grants), "Education" (6 grants) and "Social Welfare/Health" (4 grants).
Who are Sustainable Charitable Legacy Inc's largest grantees?
Sustainable Charitable Legacy Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA ($250,000), Advancement of Rural Kids ($200,000) and Cincinnati Children's Hospital ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sustainable Charitable Legacy Inc?
Sustainable Charitable Legacy Inc reported $16.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $488K.
What does Sustainable Charitable Legacy Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for education, health, social welfare, and combined education and health purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sustainable Charitable Legacy Inc?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it 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 Sustainable Charitable Legacy Inc's EIN?
Sustainable Charitable Legacy Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3902827. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Sustainable Charitable Legacy Inc 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 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 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Sustainable Charitable Legacy Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/sustainable-charitable-legacy-inc-morg_ac9bf36ce5764d1f8b206d335f32f807
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