Alan D and Susan Lewis Solomont Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Alan D and Susan Lewis Solomont Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $114,545 in 47 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$114,545
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$432,435
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2024 was down from $123,145 the year before.
48% 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 | $123,145 | 41 | $364,564 |
| 2024 | $114,545 | 47 | $432,435 |
How to apply
Alan D and Susan Lewis Solomont Family 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.
What Alan D and Susan Lewis Solomont Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 35 | $87,865 |
| New York | 4 | $11,150 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $7,800 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 2 | $2,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $500 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $180 |
| Indiana | 1 | $50 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Tufts College | Tisch college | $25,000 |
| Berklee College of Music | Outstanding pledge | $10,000 |
| Temple Beth Elohim | Tbe fund | $10,000 |
| United States Holocaust Museum | Unrestricted | $6,800 |
| New Israel Fund | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| T'ruah | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Trustees of Tufts College | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Umass Lowell | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| University of Mississippi Fdn | Ray mabus fund | $5,000 |
| Temple Beth Elohim | Unrestricted | $3,650 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Commonwealth Beacon | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Hebrew Senior Life | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Helping Our Women | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Kennedy Presidential Library Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Salt Lick Incubator | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Hebrew College | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Terezin Music Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| The Local Journalism Project | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Abraham Initiatives | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| College of Social Innovation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | Annual campaign | $1,000 |
| Council of American Ambassadors | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Finca Vigia Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| JCRC of Greater Boston | Power of 80 | $1,000 |
| Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| New England Aquarium | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Sparkshare | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Hoffman Process | Gen | $1,000 |
| The Hoffman Process | Gen | $1,000 |
| Farhof | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Jcogs | Special evening | $500 |
| Truro Conservation Trust | Unrestricted | $500 |
| The Umbrella | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Citzens Circle | Unrestricted | $180 |
| Rashi School | Unrestricted | $180 |
| Beam Center | Imo danny kahn | $150 |
| Emerald Necklace Conservancy | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Freshman Head Start | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Temple Beth Elohim | Imo jim harper, lola skiknet, tbe fund | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Lewis Solomont
- Alan D Solomont
Questions people ask
Does Alan D and Susan Lewis Solomont Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alan D and Susan Lewis Solomont Family Foundation give?
$114,545 in tax year 2024, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Alan D and Susan Lewis Solomont Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Susan Lewis Solomont (Trustee) and Alan D Solomont (Trustee).
What does Alan D and Susan Lewis Solomont Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.