The Solan Family Foundation Inc
The Solan Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Briarcliff Manor, New York. In its 2024 filing, it reported grants to charitable organizations, including synagogues, community organizations, and educational institutions.
The Solan Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Solan Family Foundation Inc gave $58K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $58,414
- +24.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +78.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,337
- -30.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,100
- Total assets
- $679,361
- +10.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Solan Family Foundation Inc
- 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: 969 Long Hill Road West, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510
Phone: (914) 945-8960
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Solan Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 87 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. The reported shares for other recipient states were Florida (3%), Arizona (2%), an unspecified state (“?”) (2%), and Illinois (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Solan Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−17%). 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 $47K (2023) to $70K (2022). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 25 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $58,414 |
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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 | $679,361 | $145,631 | $82,139 | $58,414 | 25 | $58,414 | $117,588 |
| 2023 | $615,869 | $111,861 | $66,864 | $46,910 | 14 | $46,910 | $87,213 |
| 2022 | $570,872 | $92,475 | $90,380 | $70,000 | 17 | $70,000 | $58,784 |
| 2021 | $568,777 | $86,541 | $88,582 | $70,000 | 17 | $70,000 | $38,134 |
| 2020 | $570,818 | $48,951 | $65,315 | $49,800 | 14 | — | — |
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 included support for organizations whose work spans several areas. Ossining Children’s Center describes its mission as providing educational childcare for children of working parents in a safe, supportive environment and preparing children for school and lifelong learning. An individual recipient describes its work as leading hunger-action programs and mobilizing resources to eradicate hunger in Westchester County. Paws of War describes its mission as rescuing, training, and placing shelter dogs to support veterans and first responders affected by war, as well as providing services to those in need.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 25 grants totaling $58,414. Grant amounts ranged from $360 to $9,934, with a median grant of $1,100.
Among the largest reported grants were $9,934 to Riverdale Jewish Center, $6,800 to Bet Am Shalom Synagogue, $6,000 to Ossining Children’s Center, $5,000 each to United Jewish Appeal and The Masters School, and $4,000 to an individual recipient Other grants included $3,000 to Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund, $2,500 to Cornell University, and $2,200 to I Was Supposed to Have a Baby Inc. Ossining Children’s Center, an individual recipient, and Paws of War also received $6,000, $1,000, and $500, respectively.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Samara Solan as President and Alicia Ila Solan-Teglasi as Treasurer.
The Solan Family Foundation Inc is led by Samara Solan, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Samara Solan
President
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alicia Ila Solan-Teglasi
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Samara Solan Wienberg (2020–2021) — President
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 Solan Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Solan Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Solan Family Foundation Inc gave $58K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $47K across 14 grants.
What is The Solan Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Solan Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,100, and its average grant was $2,337, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Solan Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Solan Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Solan Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of The Solan Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (8 grants).
How large is The Solan Family Foundation Inc?
The Solan Family Foundation Inc reported $679K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $146K.
What does The Solan Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose work spans several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Solan Family Foundation Inc?
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 Solan Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Solan Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3921332. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Solan Family Foundation Inc 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 19, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Solan Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-solan-family-foundation-inc-morg_09b69fec42314849a85a0991a1ce78ef
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