Peter & Susan Solomon Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Peter & Susan Solomon Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $960,054 in 58 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $521,000. 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$960,054
- Number of grants58
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$521,000
- Assets$9.2 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.6 million the year before.
45% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1.2 million | 1 | $13.9 million |
| 2022 | $2.5 million | 42 | $12.8 million |
| 2023 | $3.6 million | 56 | $9.9 million |
| 2024 | $960,054 | 58 | $9.2 million |
How to apply
Peter & Susan Solomon 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 Peter & Susan Solomon Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 37 | $800,601 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $121,278 |
| Florida | 12 | $19,175 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | General | $521,000 |
| President & Fellows of Harvard College | General | $119,278 |
| Mahnhattan Theatre Club | General | $60,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History | General | $55,000 |
| Ujafederation | General | $50,000 |
| Riverside Theatre | General | $23,000 |
| Abraham Joshua Heschel School | General | $20,000 |
| Council on Foreign Relations | General | $8,140 |
| Student Leadership Network | General | $7,500 |
| Temple Emanu-El | General | $7,500 |
| Congregation Emanu-El | General | $5,400 |
| American Rivers | General | $5,000 |
| Constellation Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| John's Island Commuinty Services Leauge | General | $5,000 |
| New Vision Public School | General | $5,000 |
| Poly Prep Country Day School | General | $5,000 |
| The Nightingale Bamford School | General | $5,000 |
| The Gateway School | General | $5,000 |
| The Taft School | General | $5,000 |
| East Hampton Village Foundation | General | $4,000 |
| Vero Beach Museum of Art | General | $4,000 |
| Temple Beth Shalom | General | $2,700 |
| Ethical Culture Fieldston School | General | $2,500 |
| John's Island Foundation | General | $2,500 |
| The Brearley School | General | $2,500 |
| Monro Employee Assistance Foundation | General | $2,000 |
| Riley's Way Foundation | General | $1,500 |
| Quail Valley Charities | General | $1,200 |
| American Jewish Committee | General | $1,000 |
| Focused Ultrasound Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Friends of Boss | General | $1,000 |
| Harvard University Center for Jewish Studies | General | $1,000 |
| Indian River Land Trust | General | $1,000 |
| MJHS Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Medisys Health Network | General | $1,000 |
| New York Public Radio | General | $1,000 |
| New York Junior Tennis Leauge | General | $1,000 |
| Prep for Prep | General | $1,000 |
| Safe Horizons | General | $1,000 |
| Sesame Workshop | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter J Solomon
- Susan Solomon
- Joshua N Solomon
- Kate Solomon
- Abigail Rose Solomon
Questions people ask
Does Peter & Susan Solomon Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Peter & Susan Solomon Family Foundation give?
$960,054 in tax year 2024, across 58 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Peter & Susan Solomon Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Peter J Solomon (Trustee), Susan Solomon (Trustee), Joshua N Solomon (Trustee) and Kate Solomon (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Peter & Susan Solomon Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and arts and culture.