Sephardic Home for the Aged Foundation DBA the Sephardic Foundation on Aging
Accepts applications
Sephardic Home for the Aged Foundation DBA the Sephardic Foundation on Aging is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.4 million in 61 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $513,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.4 million
- Number of grants61
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$513,000
- Assets$70.4 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.6 million the year before.
64% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.6 million | 81 | $67.6 million |
| 2024 | $3.4 million | 61 | $70.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sephardic Home for the Aged Foundat 3 Columbus Circle 15th Floor, New York, NY 10019 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (646) 854-9975, jhoffman@sfoa.org |
| What to submit | Applicant organizations create an account with the foundation's grant management system and complete and submit a letter of inquiry (LOI) form via the grant management system. Loi's are then reviewed by staff and presented for review to the grants committee of the board. The grants committee reviews the lois and selected applicant organizations are invited to submit a full application. Full applications are reviewed by staff and presented to grants committee, who then make recommendations to the full board. The full board then reviews the applications and votes on the grants committee's recommendations. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Sephardic Home for the Aged Foundation DBA the Sephardic Foundation on Aging funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 22 | $2.1 million |
| New Jersey | 8 | $515,500 |
| Colorado | 3 | $190,000 |
| Maryland | 4 | $165,000 |
| Florida | 7 | $110,000 |
| California | 4 | $87,250 |
| Michigan | 2 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $25,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
Officers and trustees
- Michael Lopez
- Joe Halio
- Neil Crespi
- James Khani
- Laurie Kahmi
- James Caspi
- Alan Matarasso
- Clifton Russo
- Louis Rousso
- Henry Perahia
- IRA Rousso
- Robert Cohen
- Raymond Cohen
- Joshua Hoffman
Questions people ask
Does Sephardic Home for the Aged Foundation DBA the Sephardic Foundation on Aging accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Sephardic Home for the Aged Foundation DBA the Sephardic Foundation on Aging give?
$3.4 million in tax year 2024, across 61 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Sephardic Home for the Aged Foundation DBA the Sephardic Foundation on Aging?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael Lopez (Chair), Joe Halio (President), Neil Crespi (Treasurer) and James Khani (Secretary) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does Sephardic Home for the Aged Foundation DBA the Sephardic Foundation on Aging fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, community development and human services.