Sollar Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Sollar Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $157,618 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $875 and the largest $72,438. 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$157,618
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$875
- Largest grant$72,438
- Assets$134,341
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was down from $221,902 the year before.
44% of its 2025 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 | $90,121 | 22 | $103,351 |
| 2024 | $221,902 | 21 | $155,633 |
| 2025 | $157,618 | 18 | $134,341 |
How to apply
Sollar Foundation Inc 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 Sollar Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $142,918 |
| Florida | 3 | $12,050 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $2,350 |
| Illinois | 1 | $200 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Park Avenue Synagogue | For charitable programs | $72,438 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces | For charitable programs | $36,000 |
| U J A - Federation | For charitable programs | $25,000 |
| Palm Beach Jewish Foundation | For charitable programs | $6,800 |
| American Friends of Rabin Medical Center | For charitable programs | $5,000 |
| Israel Tennis & Education Centers | For charitable programs | $5,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | For charitable programs | $2,500 |
| Rabbi Lawrence Silverman | For charitable programs | $1,350 |
| Aquatic Sports Association of Jamaica | For charitable programs | $1,000 |
| Glen Oaks Club Philanthropic Fund | For charitable programs | $750 |
| Temple Israel of the City of Ny | For charitable programs | $500 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | For charitable programs | $250 |
| Upper Eastside Halzolah | For charitable programs | $250 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | For charitable programs | $230 |
| Ronald McDonald House | For charitable programs | $200 |
| New York Public Radio | For charitable programs | $150 |
| Alzheimer's Disease Research | For charitable programs | $100 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | For charitable programs | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Arnold Sollar
- Elaine Eisen
Questions people ask
Does Sollar Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sollar Foundation Inc give?
$157,618 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $875.
Who runs Sollar Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Arnold Sollar (President) and Elaine Eisen (Director).
What does Sollar Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and arts and culture.