Sol & Hermina Cantor Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sol & Hermina Cantor Foundation is a private foundation in Brooklyn, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $90,543 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $47,586. 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$90,543
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$47,586
- Assets$0
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2024 was up from $30,100 the year before.
69% 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 | $30,100 | 11 | $86,180 |
| 2024 | $90,543 | 13 | $0 |
How to apply
Sol & Hermina Cantor 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 Sol & Hermina Cantor Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 2 | $65,668 |
| Michigan | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 6 | $6,750 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $1,100 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $25 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable - Warren & Barbara Cohen Charitable Fund | Charitable | $47,586 |
| Fidelity Charitable - Cantor Levine Giving Trust | Charitable | $18,082 |
| University of Michigan | Charitablecharitable | $15,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Pa Mass Challenge | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Charitable | $1,900 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Food for the Poor | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Chabad House | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St Finbar RC Church | Charitable | $300 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way Annual Fund | Charitable | $100 |
| Mercy Home for Boys & Girls | Charitable | $50 |
| Disabled American Vets | Charitable | $25 |
Officers and trustees
- Ellen Peck
- Robert Cantor
Questions people ask
Does Sol & Hermina Cantor Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sol & Hermina Cantor Foundation give?
$90,543 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Sol & Hermina Cantor Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ellen Peck (V.P.) and Robert Cantor (Pres).
What does Sol & Hermina Cantor Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.