Xcelsior Syndicate Group
Preselected recipients only
Xcelsior Syndicate Group is a private foundation in Plainfield, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $6,415 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $3,208 and the largest $5,515. 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$6,415
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$3,208
- Largest grant$5,515
- Assets$14,686
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $13,696 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6,015 | 2 | $4,397 |
| 2024 | $13,696 | 2 | $11,556 |
| 2025 | $6,415 | 2 | $14,686 |
How to apply
Xcelsior Syndicate Group 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 Xcelsior Syndicate Group funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in New York. It also paid $5,515 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $900 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Excelsior High School STEM Program | educationalSTEM support | $5,515 |
| DASH Athletic Group NY Chapter Inc | Assist Academic andAthletics Programs | $900 |
Officers and trustees
- Adlai Saunders
- Carlton Reid
- Gregory Hazel
- Bertram Beckett TREASURER
Questions people ask
Does Xcelsior Syndicate Group accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Xcelsior Syndicate Group give?
$6,415 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $3,208.
Who runs Xcelsior Syndicate Group?
Its 2025 filing lists Adlai Saunders (President), Carlton Reid (Vice President), Gregory Hazel (Secretary) and Bertram Beckett TREASURER (Treasurer).
What does Xcelsior Syndicate Group fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.