The Louis Sobelman Family Foundation
The Louis Sobelman Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Glen Cove, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.8M. Net investment income was $335K.
The Louis Sobelman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Louis Sobelman Family Foundation gave $1.8M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.8M), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,798,171
- +79.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,798,171
- +79.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,798,171
- 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 The Louis Sobelman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends of the Israel Defense Forces ($1.8M).
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 16 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Louis Sobelman Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2872% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $55K (2020) to $1.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | General Operating Support | $1,798,171 |
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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 | — | $344,093 | $1,823,846 | $1,798,171 | 1 | $1,803,621 | $334,879 | $33,599 |
| 2023 | $1,479,753 | $525,807 | $1,020,871 | $1,000,000 | 1 | $1,001,900 | $508,264 | $112,979 |
| 2022 | $1,974,817 | $227,766 | $191,633 | $162,000 | 5 | $163,820 | $209,275 | $124,369 |
| 2021 | $1,938,684 | $2,207,389 | $76,648 | $60,500 | 5 | $61,600 | $376,453 | $81,127 |
| 2020 | $708,201 | $89,748 | $66,617 | $54,500 | 4 | — | $81,307 | $49,026 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Louis Sobelman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Louis Sobelman Family Foundation is led by Bonnie Siegel, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bonnie Siegel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Joyanna Marx (2020–2024) — Trustee · Filing note: Deceased September 202
- Former: Walter Sobelman (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 The Louis Sobelman Family Foundation
How much does The Louis Sobelman Family Foundation give each year?
The Louis Sobelman Family Foundation gave $1.8M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 1 grant.
Where does The Louis Sobelman Family Foundation operate?
The Louis Sobelman Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, New York, Virginia.
How much is The Louis Sobelman Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Louis Sobelman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Louis Sobelman Family Foundation's EIN?
The Louis Sobelman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1181235. 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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