The Sharon Houminer Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Sharon Houminer Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $138,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $9,500 and the largest $100,000. 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$138,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$9,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $39,000 the year before.
17% 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 | $17,500 | 3 | $789,696 |
| 2024 | $39,000 | 5 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $138,000 | 6 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
The Sharon Houminer Foundation 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $128,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Americans for Ben-Gurion University Inc | Ben Gurion University Recovery and Resilience Emergency Fund | $100,000 |
| Candlelighters of New York City Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Friends of Sarnelli House UA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Mount Sinai Hospital | Cardiovascular Clinical Institute | $9,000 |
| American Friends of the Israeli Opera Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| E L E M Youth in Distress Inc | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ehud Houminer
- Naomi Houminer
- Orly Houminer
- Talia Houminer
Questions people ask
Does The Sharon Houminer Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Sharon Houminer Foundation give?
$138,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $9,500.
Who runs The Sharon Houminer Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ehud Houminer (Dir, Pres), Naomi Houminer (Dir, Sec), Orly Houminer (Dir) and Talia Houminer (Dir, Treas).