Sentience Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Sentience Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Freehold, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $57,916 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $7,916. 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$57,916
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$7,916
- Assets$0
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $45,532 |
| 2024 | $57,916 | 11 | $0 |
How to apply
Sentience Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Sentience Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 3 | $15,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $15,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $7,916 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Judes Children's Research Hospit | Unrestricted | $7,916 |
| American Diabetes Association | In memory of milton straus | $5,000 |
| Monmouth County SPCA | In memory of milton straus | $5,000 |
| ASPCA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Humane | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Breaking the Chain Through Educatio | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Heart Association | In memory of milton straus | $5,000 |
| Leukemia Lymphona Society | In memory of fredalind carr | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Robert Luzie Cancer Center | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Macular Degeneration Research | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- JEAN Straus
Questions people ask
Does Sentience Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sentience Foundation Inc give?
$57,916 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Sentience Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists JEAN Straus (President).
What does Sentience Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, animals and science and research.