The Sosnow Foundation Inc
The Sosnow Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Palm Beach, Florida. Its 2023 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Sosnow Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Sosnow Foundation Inc gave $353K across 47 grants in 2023 (avg $8K), mostly in Florida. 33% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $353,053
- +453.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 47
- +14.6% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $7,512
- +383.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (15 of 46, 2023)
- Primary geography
- Florida (81% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Sosnow Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation stated on its 2023 final filing that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and did not accept unsolicited requests for funds. This describes the policy reported on that filing, not a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 156 Sunset Avenue Unit B, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Phone: (212) 790-5700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sosnow Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was The Society of the Four Arts ($100K). Together the top 10 received $297K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
151 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 147 grants of 151 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, Florida recipients received 81% of grant dollars, New York recipients 15%, South Carolina recipients 3%, Connecticut recipients 1%, and Virginia recipients 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Sosnow Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 15 of 46 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 50% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 345% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $64K (2022) to $370K (2021). In 2023 it made 47 grants totaling $353K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Society of the Four Arts Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Palm Beach Synagogue Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Solomon Leadership Program Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Stony Brook Foundation Inc Stony Brook, NY | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Morse Life West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $13,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $11,000 |
| If Foundation Irmo, SC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University Inc West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $35,830 | $361,002 | $353,053 | 47 | $355,815 | $41,581 | $11,619 |
| 2022 | $324,513 | $55,310 | $70,166 | $63,750 | 41 | $66,803 | $52,947 | $17,232 |
| 2021 | $339,369 | $316,601 | $373,961 | $370,150 | 37 | $372,086 | $130,000 | $19,747 |
| 2020 | $541,113 | $380,569 | $94,725 | $79,396 | 26 | — | $93,279 | $16,177 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sosnow Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2023 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for arts and cultural organizations, educational institutions, and other charitable organizations. The Society of the Four Arts describes its mission as enriching and engaging the Palm Beach County community through educational and cultural programs. The Norton Museum of Art says it connects visitors with art through its collections and programs. Palm Beach Atlantic University says it equips students to grow in wisdom, lead with conviction, and serve God.
Other examples include the Stony Brook Foundation, which says it advances the mission and goals of SUNY Stony Brook by facilitating and managing philanthropic gifts, and Henry Street Settlement, whose stated mission includes providing social services, arts, and health care programs to Lower East Side residents and other New Yorkers.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 47 grants totaling $353,053. The median grant was $1,000; grants ranged from $25 to $100,000. The largest awards included $100,000 to The Society of the Four Arts, $50,000 each to Palm Beach Synagogue and Solomon Leadership Program, $25,000 to the Norton Museum of Art, and $15,000 to Stony Brook Foundation Inc. Other notable grants were $13,000 to Morse Life, $12,500 to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and $11,000 to Jewish Federation of Palm Beach. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as charitable.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Lawrence Sosnow, Ellen Sosnow, Peter Sosnow, and Meg Sosnow MD as directors.
The Sosnow Foundation Inc's 2023 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Ellen Sosnow
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence Sosnow
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meg Sosnow MD
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Sosnow
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Sosnow Foundation Inc
How much does The Sosnow Foundation Inc give each year?
The Sosnow Foundation Inc gave $353K across 47 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $64K across 41 grants.
What is The Sosnow Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Sosnow Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $1,000, and its average grant was $7,512, across 47 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sosnow Foundation Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Sosnow Foundation Inc give grants?
The Sosnow Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants), Palm Beach, FL (8 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (6 grants) and Darien, CT (4 grants).
Does The Sosnow Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 47 grants with a stated purpose on The Sosnow Foundation Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (46 grants).
Who are The Sosnow Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Sosnow Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include The Society of the Four Arts ($100,000), Palm Beach Synagogue ($50,000) and Solomon Leadership Program ($50,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does The Sosnow Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for arts and cultural organizations, educational institutions, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sosnow Foundation Inc?
The foundation stated on its 2023 final filing that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and did not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Sosnow Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Sosnow Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $12K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Sosnow Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Sosnow Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2460260. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 22, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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