Shlomo Zalman & Shoshana Strochlitz Foundation
Accepts applications
Shlomo Zalman & Shoshana Strochlitz Foundation is a private foundation in Waterford, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $35,600 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$35,600
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$327,156
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2024 was up from $28,000 the year before.
80% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $28,000 | 3 | $338,047 |
| 2024 | $35,600 | 5 | $327,156 |
How to apply
| Contact | Romana Primus 58 Twin Lakes Dr, Waterford, CT 06385 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (860) 235-6262 |
| What to submit | A detailed description of proposed project in holocaust related education or commemoration on appropriate letterhead |
| Restrictions | Holocaust related commemoration, education and scholarship |
What Shlomo Zalman & Shoshana Strochlitz Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $22,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,600 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Society of University of Haifa | Scholarship for student in the ma program at the strochlitz institute | $20,000 |
| American Society for Holocaust Education and Remberance | Using lessons from the holocaust to face antisemitism | $5,000 |
| Students Supporting Israel | Mission is to be a clear and confident pro-israel voice on college campuses | $5,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Learn about holocaust, remember victims, confront genocide/antisemitism | $3,600 |
| New York Foundation for the Arts | In person and virtual arts programs. Services, opportunities tailored to needs of our community | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Romana Strochlitz Primus
- Charles Primus
- Ritalynne Brechner
- Jaime Wurzel
- Lois Wurzel
- Rafael Wurzel
Questions people ask
Does Shlomo Zalman & Shoshana Strochlitz Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Shlomo Zalman & Shoshana Strochlitz Foundation give?
$35,600 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Shlomo Zalman & Shoshana Strochlitz Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Romana Strochlitz Primus (President), Charles Primus (Secretary), Ritalynne Brechner (Director) and Jaime Wurzel (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Shlomo Zalman & Shoshana Strochlitz Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.