The Socol Foundation
The Socol Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. It made 17 grants totaling $129,385 in 2024; its filing states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The Socol Foundation at a glance
In short: The Socol Foundation gave $129K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. 53% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $129,385
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +70.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,611
- -26.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $113,318
- -22.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (9 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- 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 October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Socol Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 140 East 81St Street 11B, New York, NY 10028
Phone: (917) 743-0240
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Socol Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hampton Synagogue ($40K). Together the top 10 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 59 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and less than 1% to Colorado. However, a 2024 grant listing identifies Feel the Beat Corp in Denver, Colorado, as receiving $500.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Socol Foundation open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 17 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 41% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 72% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $43K (2020) to $129K (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $129K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton Synagogue Westhampton Beach, NY | To help and fund a qualified not for profit organization. | $40,225 |
| Yeshiva Siach Chaim Manhasset, NY | To help and fund a qualified not for profit organization. | $26,000 |
| Central Fund of Israel Cedarhurst, NY | To help and fund a qualified not for profit organization. | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Tliyoney Halacha Institute Woodmere, NY | To help and fund a qualified not for profit organization. | $10,000 |
| Cteen Upper West Side Inc New York, NY | To help and fund a qualified not for profit organization. | $10,000 |
| Our Place NY New York, NY | To help and fund a qualified not for profit organization. | $5,400 |
| Co PEF Israel Endowment Funds New York, NY | To help and fund a qualified not for profit organization. | $5,000 |
| United Hatzalah of Israel New York, NY | To help and fund a qualified not for profit organization. | $5,000 |
| Kismet New York, NY | To help and fund a qualified not for profit organization. | $5,000 |
| The Altneu Synagogue New York, NY | To help and fund a qualified not for profit organization. | $3,600 |
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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 | $113,318 | $118,004 | $130,660 | $129,385 | 17 | $129,385 | $38,004 | $5,070 |
| 2023 | $145,189 | $124,609 | $104,678 | $103,500 | 10 | $103,500 | $23,582 | $5,688 |
| 2022 | $125,258 | $105,407 | $99,148 | $98,170 | 8 | $98,170 | $20,407 | $6,909 |
| 2021 | $118,999 | $24,356 | $77,336 | $75,155 | 16 | $75,155 | $24,356 | $9,373 |
| 2020 | $189,870 | $-14,968 | $45,034 | $43,075 | 8 | — | $3,760 | $11,727 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Socol Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K 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 with varied missions. For example, the Davis Memorial Fund describes its work as providing financial assistance to needy families and disadvantaged children. Making Headway Foundation says it supports children and families affected by brain or spinal cord tumors and funds medical research. Feel the Beat describes offering recreational dance classes for people of varied ages and abilities, including people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have special needs. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $129,385 through 17 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $360 to $40,225, with a median of $5,000. Among its largest grants were $40,225 to Hampton Synagogue, $26,000 to Yeshiva Siach Chaim, and $10,000 each to Central Fund of Israel, American Friends of Tliyoney Halacha Institute, and CTeen Upper West Side Inc. Each grant’s stated purpose was “to help and fund a qualified not for profit organization.” Other 2024 recipients included Davis Memorial Fund ($2,500), Feel the Beat Corp ($500), and Making Headway Foundation ($360).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Steven Socol and Leslie Socol as trustees.
The Socol Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Leslie Socol
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Socol
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Barry Wolinetz (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 Socol Foundation
How much does The Socol Foundation give each year?
The Socol Foundation gave $129K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $104K across 10 grants.
What is The Socol Foundation's typical grant size?
The Socol Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,611, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Socol Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Socol Foundation give grants?
The Socol Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does The Socol Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on The Socol Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Help and Fund a Qualified Not for Profit Organization." (17 grants).
Who are The Socol Foundation's largest grantees?
The Socol Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Hampton Synagogue ($40,225), Yeshiva Siach Chaim ($26,000) and Central Fund of Israel ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Socol Foundation?
The Socol Foundation reported $113K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $129K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Socol Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the Davis Memorial Fund describes its work as providing financial assistance to needy families and disadvantaged children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Socol Foundation?
The foundation states 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 The Socol Foundation's EIN?
The Socol Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-6889607. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Socol Foundation 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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Grantable. (2026). The Socol Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-socol-foundation-morg_3e9ecede2a114ca3b90fd0f978f19086
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