The Sarna Family Charitable Foundation
The Sarna Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Englewood, New Jersey. In its 2024 filing, it reported giving $37,700 through 15 grants to charitable organizations.
The Sarna Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sarna Family Charitable Foundation gave $38K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. 47% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $37,700
- -60.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,513
- -53.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $14,970
- +20.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (7 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Sarna Family Charitable Foundation
- 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: 210 Chestnut Street, Englewood, NJ 07631
Phone: (201) 816-1200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sarna Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends of the Israel Defense Force ($20K). Together the top 10 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 78 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (74%), New Jersey (21%), and California (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Sarna Family Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 15 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2021) to $96K (2023). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Israel Defense Force New York, NY | Financial Support & General Use. | $20,000 |
| Jerusalem Foundation New York, NY | Financial Support & General Use. | $5,000 |
| Sarna Family Holocaust Remembrance Englewood, NJ | Financial Support & General Use. | $2,900 |
| The Friendship Circle Livingston, NJ | Financial Support & General Use. | $1,800 |
| American Friends of Peace of Mind Edison, NJ | Financial Support & General Use. | $1,800 |
| If Your Heard What I Heard Encino, CA | Financial Support & General Use. | $1,800 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc New York, NY | Financial Support & General Use. | $1,000 |
| Chai Lifeline New York, NY | Financial Support & General Use. | $1,000 |
| Sharsheret Teaneck, NJ | Financial Support & General Use. | $500 |
| J-Give Friends of Keren Asor Fund Lakewood, NJ | Financial Support & General Use. | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,970 | $41,909 | $39,345 | $37,700 | 15 | $37,700 | $1 |
| 2023 | $12,406 | $67,654 | $96,288 | $96,288 | 18 | $96,288 | $2 |
| 2022 | $41,040 | $93,885 | $92,735 | $92,735 | 17 | $92,735 | $3 |
| 2021 | $37,210 | $39,861 | $36,012 | $36,012 | 28 | $36,012 | $3 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes supporting Israel and Jerusalem, assisting people facing illness or trauma, serving families of children with special needs, and providing education.
For example, the Jerusalem Foundation describes its work as seeking to create a just society for all citizens of Jerusalem and improve residents’ quality of life. American Friends of Peace of Mind says it supports a project for Israeli veterans who have experienced trauma. The Friendship Circle describes its work as helping families of children with special needs, while Chai Lifeline describes itself as providing support to children, families, and communities facing illness, crisis, or loss.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $37,700. Grant amounts ranged from $180 to $20,000, with a median of $1,000.
The largest grants included $20,000 to Friends of the Israel Defense Force and $5,000 to the Jerusalem Foundation. Other grants included $2,900 to Sarna Family Holocaust Remembrance; $1,800 each to The Friendship Circle, American Friends of Peace of Mind, and If Your Heard What I Heard; and $1,000 each to PEF Israel Endowment Funds and Chai Lifeline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Mark Sarna was listed as a director on the 2024 filing.
The Sarna Family Charitable Foundation is led by Mark Sarna, Director on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark Sarna
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Sarna Family Charitable Foundation
How much does The Sarna Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Sarna Family Charitable Foundation gave $38K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $96K across 18 grants.
What is The Sarna Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sarna Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,513, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sarna Family Charitable Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Sarna Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Sarna Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), Englewood, NJ (2 grants) and Teaneck, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Sarna Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Sarna Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Sarna Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sarna Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Friends of the Israel Defense Force ($20,000), Jerusalem Foundation ($5,000) and Sarna Family Holocaust Remembrance ($2,900), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sarna Family Charitable Foundation?
The Sarna Family Charitable Foundation reported $15K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $42K.
What does The Sarna Family Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes supporting Israel and Jerusalem, assisting people facing illness or trauma, serving families of children with special needs, and providing education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sarna Family Charitable Foundation?
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 The Sarna Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Sarna Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6920719. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The Sarna Family Charitable Foundation 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 21, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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