Milton & Dorothy Sarnoff Raymond Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Milton & Dorothy Sarnoff Raymond Foundation is a private foundation in Williamstown, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 103 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants103
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$23.8 million
- New grantees51%
Giving in 2025 was up from $805,000 the year before.
51% of its 2025 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 | $765,000 | 60 | $18.3 million |
| 2024 | $805,000 | 77 | $21.0 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 103 | $23.8 million |
How to apply
Milton & Dorothy Sarnoff Raymond 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 Milton & Dorothy Sarnoff Raymond Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 21 | $287,000 |
| New York | 13 | $213,000 |
| California | 10 | $155,000 |
| Maryland | 15 | $146,000 |
| Massachusetts | 13 | $97,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $35,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $25,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $25,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $20,000 |
| New Jersey | 11 | $19,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UJA Federation of Ny | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross Greater Ny | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Wnet Channel 13 | Charitable | $25,000 |
| United Church Homes | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Healthy Aging Coalition | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $20,000 |
| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $20,000 |
| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $20,000 |
| National Museum of Women in Arts | Charitable | $20,000 |
| The Studio Theatre | Charitable | $20,000 |
| DC History Center | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Capital Hill Boys Club Art Gallery | Charitable | $20,000 |
| San Francisco-Marin Food Bank | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Skidmore College- TANG25 Endowment | Charitable | $20,000 |
| The Phillips Collection | Charitable | $20,000 |
| National Building Museum | Charitable | $15,000 |
| The Phillips Collection | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Clark Art Museum | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Jewish Community Federation | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Action Youth Media | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Manna Food Center | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Ritter Center | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Canal Alliance | Charitable | $15,000 |
| National Museum of Women in Arts | Charitable | $15,000 |
| The Studio Theatre | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Williamstown Art Conservation Ctr | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Skidmore College | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $10,000 |
| National Museum of Women in the Art | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Lillian Albert Jewish Museum | Charitable | $10,000 |
| 92Y | Charitable | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew R Laitman
- Catherine L Burke
- Elizabeth L Hughes
- Paul L Burke
Questions people ask
Does Milton & Dorothy Sarnoff Raymond Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Milton & Dorothy Sarnoff Raymond Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 103 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Milton & Dorothy Sarnoff Raymond Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrew R Laitman (Trustee), Catherine L Burke (Trustee), Elizabeth L Hughes (Trustee) and Paul L Burke (Trustee).
What does Milton & Dorothy Sarnoff Raymond Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.