The Simon Savitt Charitable
The Simon Savitt Charitable is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $31K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $6K.
The Simon Savitt Charitable at a glance
In short: The Simon Savitt Charitable gave $6K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,400
- +19.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,133
- +19.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Total assets
- $31,368
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (92% 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 Simon Savitt Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lincoln Square Synagogue ($5K). Together the top 3 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Simon Savitt Charitable gives
- Giving fell 47% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 308% of 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 $5K (2023) to $56K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Square Synagogue New York, NY | Donation | $4,700 |
| Njop New York, NY | Donation | $1,200 |
| Veterans Vet Limited McDonough, GA | Donation | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $31,368 | $5,711 | $6,400 | $6,400 | 3 | $6,400 | $5,711 | $2,081 |
| 2023 | $32,057 | $5,380 | $5,955 | $5,380 | 3 | $5,380 | $5,380 | $1,920 |
| 2022 | $32,632 | $-1,299 | $57,353 | $56,486 | 6 | $56,486 | — | $1,970 |
| 2021 | $91,284 | $66,583 | $13,012 | $12,170 | 3 | $12,170 | $6,583 | $1,804 |
| 2020 | $37,713 | $11,521 | $6,298 | $5,422 | 3 | — | $7,696 | $1,710 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Simon Savitt Charitable reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Simon Savitt Charitable is led by Ephraim Savitt, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ephraim Savitt
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Fern Savitt
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Leah Savitt
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Simon Z. Savitt
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 Simon Savitt Charitable
How much does The Simon Savitt Charitable give each year?
The Simon Savitt Charitable gave $6K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 3 grants.
What is The Simon Savitt Charitable's typical grant size?
The Simon Savitt Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $1,200, and its average grant was $2,133, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Simon Savitt Charitable give grants?
The Simon Savitt Charitable gives mostly in New York: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Simon Savitt Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Simon Savitt Charitable's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (3 grants).
How large is The Simon Savitt Charitable?
The Simon Savitt Charitable reported $31K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Simon Savitt Charitable's EIN?
The Simon Savitt Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3790071. 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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