Philip J Solondz Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Philip J Solondz Family Foundation is a private foundation in Millburn, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $536,461 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $10,780 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$536,461
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$10,780
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$10.6 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2025 was up from $309,561 the year before.
53% 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 | $291,561 | 23 | $9.2 million |
| 2024 | $309,561 | 24 | $10.0 million |
| 2025 | $536,461 | 32 | $10.6 million |
How to apply
Philip J Solondz 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 Philip J Solondz Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 15 | $274,061 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $56,400 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $55,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $41,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $20,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $15,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ny Botannical Gardens | Unrestricted grant to support organizatoins charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| NYU Langone | Unrestricted grant to support organizatoins charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Chabad of Northwest New Jersey | Unrestricted grant to support organizatoins charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Clark University - Dept of Climate & Environmental Studies Scholarships | Unrestricted grant to support organizatoins charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| The Washington Institute for Near East Policy | Unrestricted grant to support organizatoins charitable purpose | $26,400 |
| ACLU Foundation Ny | Unrestricted grant to support organizatoins charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Mt Sinai Health System - Movement Disorders | Unrestricted grant to support organizatoins charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Unrestricted grant to support organizatoins charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Stand With US | Unrestricted grant to support organizatoins charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Climate and energy | $25,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation | Unrestricted grant to support organizatoins charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | Unrestricted grant to support organizatoins charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Unrestricted grant to support organizatoins charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| League of Women Voters | Unrestricted grant to support organizatoins charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Greenwich House Inc | Unrestricted grant to support organizatoins charitable purpose | $12,500 |
| Jewish Family Services of Metrowest | Unrestricted grant to support organizatoins charitable purpose | $11,561 |
| American Friends of Neot Kedumin | Unrestricted grant to support organizatoins charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Cornell Lab of Orinthology | Unrestricted grant to support organizatoins charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Unrestricted grant to support organizatoins charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Harry S Truman Library Institute | Unrestricted grant to support organizatoins charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | Unrestricted grant to support organizatoins charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Jewish National Fund - Muss High School in Israel | Unrestricted grant to support organizatoins charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund Inc | Unrestricted grant to support organizatoins charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| The Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health | Unrestricted grant to support organizatoins charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Unrestricted grant to support organizatoins charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| United States Navy Memorial | Unrestricted grant to support organizatoins charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Israel Navy Seals | Unrestricted grant to support organizatoins charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| B'naib'rith International | Unrestricted grant to support organizatoins charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Mt Sinai Medical Center - Palliative Care | Unrestricted grant to support organizatoins charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| The National World War II Museum | Unrestricted grant to support organizatoins charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | Unrestricted grant to support organizatoins charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Millburn Short Hills Volunteer First Aid Squad | Unrestricted grant to support organizatoins charitable purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Leonard Solondz
- Todd Solondz
Questions people ask
Does Philip J Solondz Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Philip J Solondz Family Foundation give?
$536,461 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $10,780.
Who runs Philip J Solondz Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Leonard Solondz (Trustee/Administrator) and Todd Solondz (Trustee/Administrator).
What does Philip J Solondz Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, health and education.