The Sidney Fleck Charitable Foundation Inc
The Sidney Fleck Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Santa Monica, California. In its 2024 filing, it reported 20 grants totaling $25,676 to charitable organizations.
The Sidney Fleck Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Sidney Fleck Charitable Foundation Inc gave $26K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state Massachusetts. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,676
- +1.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -37.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,284
- +61.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $863
- Total assets
- $394,727
- -1.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (8 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (32% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Sidney Fleck Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 912 Princeton St, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Phone: (310) 200-2034
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sidney Fleck Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Project ALS ($6K). Together the top 10 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
157 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 157 grants of 157 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and New York, each accounting for 32%. California recipients received 14%, recipients in Washington, DC received 6%, and Georgia recipients received 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Sidney Fleck Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 20 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $818; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $863 repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 128% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2020) to $26K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project ALS New York, NY | Charitable | $5,500 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies Boston, MA | Charitable | $4,500 |
| Anova Education Santa Rosa, CA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Doggo San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $1,041 |
| Masspirg Education Fund Boston, MA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Carter Center Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Native American Heritage Association Rapid City, SD | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Partnership with Native Americans Addison, TX | Charitable | $1,000 |
| People for Ethical Treatment of Animals Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,000 |
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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 | $394,727 | $18,488 | $31,931 | $25,676 | 20 | $25,676 | $12,266 | $20,004 |
| 2023 | $399,128 | $14,839 | $38,025 | $25,383 | 32 | $25,383 | $2,301 | $20,214 |
| 2022 | $422,315 | $11,043 | $27,982 | $24,683 | 35 | $24,683 | $7,478 | $21,366 |
| 2021 | $437,219 | $23,474 | $31,039 | $24,000 | 29 | $24,000 | $16,801 | $24,033 |
| 2020 | $444,479 | $28,359 | $27,445 | $20,860 | 41 | — | $21,937 | $23,211 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sidney Fleck Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including ALS research, Native American community support, health care, emergency medical services, and human rights and conflict resolution.
The grantees describe their own work in these terms: Project ALS seeks to bring scientists and clinicians together to advance understanding of ALS and develop effective treatments; Partnership with Native Americans addresses needs including nutrition, health, education, emergency services, and animal welfare; and the Carter Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $25,676. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $5,500, with a median of $862.
Notable 2024 grants included $5,500 to Project ALS, $4,500 to Combined Jewish Philanthropies, $2,500 to Anova Education, and $1,500 to Friends of Israel Defense Forces. Other grants included $1,000 each to the Carter Center, Partnership with Native Americans, and People for Ethical Treatment of Animals.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gary Fleck as president, Stephanie Fleck as secretary, and Barry Fleck as treasurer.
The Sidney Fleck Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Gary Fleck, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gary Fleck
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Barry Fleck
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephanie Fleck
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Sidney Fleck Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does The Sidney Fleck Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
The Sidney Fleck Charitable Foundation Inc gave $26K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $25K across 32 grants.
What is The Sidney Fleck Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Sidney Fleck Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $863, and its average grant was $1,284, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sidney Fleck Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $818 on average.
Where does The Sidney Fleck Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
The Sidney Fleck Charitable Foundation Inc's top state is Massachusetts, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (32%) and California (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants), Boston, MA (4 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Sidney Fleck Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on The Sidney Fleck Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (20 grants).
Who are The Sidney Fleck Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Sidney Fleck Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Project ALS ($5,500), Combined Jewish Philanthropies ($4,500) and Anova Education ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sidney Fleck Charitable Foundation Inc?
The Sidney Fleck Charitable Foundation Inc reported $395K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Sidney Fleck Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including ALS research, Native American community support, health care, emergency medical services, and human rights and conflict resolution. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sidney Fleck Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it 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 The Sidney Fleck Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Sidney Fleck Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0753892. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Sidney Fleck Charitable Foundation 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-PF 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 2020–2024
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