Sanford J Grossman Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Sanford J Grossman Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Aspen, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $984,435 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $71,396 and the largest $539,195. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$984,435
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$71,396
- Largest grant$539,195
- Assets$11.0 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.4 million the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 3 | $8.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 5 | $8.0 million |
| 2025 | $984,435 | 10 | $11.0 million |
How to apply
Sanford J Grossman Charitable Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Sanford J Grossman Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $539,195 |
| California | 5 | $350,394 |
| Illinois | 2 | $91,746 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mt Sinai Health System | Grossman Center for Integrative Studies in IBD | $539,195 |
| University of California Los Angele | Sanford J Grossman Trust Research Fund At UCLA | $87,714 |
| University of California Los Angele | Sanford J Grossman Charitable Trust Research Fund At UCLA | $85,450 |
| University of California Los Angele | Sanford J Grossman Charitable Trust Research Fund At UCLA | $84,485 |
| University of California Los Angele | Sanford J Grossman Trust Research Fund At UCLA | $84,045 |
| University of Chicago | Humanities Division,Grossman New Music Ensemble | $58,746 |
| University of Chicago | Humanities Division, Grossman New Music Ensemble | $33,000 |
| University of California Los Angele | General Unrestricted | $8,700 |
| Individual | General unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Individual | General unrestricted | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Sanford J Grossman
Questions people ask
Does Sanford J Grossman Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sanford J Grossman Charitable Trust give?
$984,435 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $71,396.
Who runs Sanford J Grossman Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Sanford J Grossman (Trustee).
What does Sanford J Grossman Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and arts and culture.