SJS Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
SJS Charitable Trust is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 19 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $185,000. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$185,000
- Assets$27.2 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
5% of its 2024 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 | $1.2 million | 20 | $24.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 19 | $27.2 million |
How to apply
SJS Charitable Trust 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 SJS Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $685,000 |
| New Jersey | 4 | $300,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $135,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $110,000 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fund for Armenian Relief | General support | $185,000 |
| Columbia University | General support | $130,000 |
| Friends of Holy Etchmiadzin | General support | $130,000 |
| Connecticut College | General support | $110,000 |
| City Harvest | General support | $100,000 |
| Community Foodbank of New Jersey | General support | $100,000 |
| Diocese of the Armenian Church of America | General support | $100,000 |
| American University of Armenia | General support | $50,000 |
| Armenia Tree Project | General support | $50,000 |
| Center for Family Representation | General support | $50,000 |
| National Association for Armenian Studies and Research Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| New York Cares | General support | $50,000 |
| Armenian Assembly of America | General support | $50,000 |
| Dreamyard Project Inc | General support | $40,000 |
| Eva's Village | General support | $40,000 |
| Armenian Museum of America | General support | $35,000 |
| New Jersey Community Development Corporation | General support | $30,000 |
| Edible Schoolyard NYC | General support | $20,000 |
| St Nersess Armenian Seminary Inc | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sandra Leitner
- Arthur Alexander
Questions people ask
Does SJS Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does SJS Charitable Trust give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs SJS Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Sandra Leitner (Trustee) and Arthur Alexander (Trustee).
What does SJS Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.