Sonia Jaye & Edward Barsukov Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sonia Jaye & Edward Barsukov Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.7 million in 47 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $275,000. 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$1.7 million
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$275,000
- Assets$49.4 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $518,500 the year before.
60% 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 | $104,600 | 14 | $495,849 |
| 2024 | $518,500 | 26 | $45.0 million |
| 2025 | $1.7 million | 47 | $49.4 million |
How to apply
Sonia Jaye & Edward Barsukov 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 Sonia Jaye & Edward Barsukov Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 38 | $1.3 million |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $385,900 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $75,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NYU Langone Health | Charitable | $275,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Hospital | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | Charitable | $210,000 |
| Well Cornell Medical Center | Charitable | $200,000 |
| American Sephardic Federation | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Center for Jewish History | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Hawai'i Mobile Museum of Tolerance | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Smile Train | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Kehila Kedosha Janina Perservation Cult | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Northwell Health Foundation | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Sephardic Jewish Brotherhood Foundaion | Charitable | $27,500 |
| American Friends of Rabin Medical Center | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Punahou School | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Hebrew Center | Charitable | $23,000 |
| Spark Youth NYC | Charitable | $21,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Friends of Hudson River Park | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Jewish Community Relation Council of NYC | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Lung Cancer Research Foundation | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Jamestown Charitable Foundation | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Sephardic Community Center | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Camp Harbor View | Charitable | $10,000 |
| City Meals on Wheels | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Met Council | Charitable | $10,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Art Omi Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Creative Art Works | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Pediatric Cancer Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Steve Kamin Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Lincoln Center for the Performing Artd | Charitable | $8,400 |
| The Skin Cancer Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| American Lung Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Fordham Law School | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Iahd Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Charitable | $5,000 |
| New Yorkers Against Gun Violence | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Hope Program | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Sephsrdic Temple | Charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Pollack
- Robert Jacobs
Questions people ask
Does Sonia Jaye & Edward Barsukov Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sonia Jaye & Edward Barsukov Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2025, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Sonia Jaye & Edward Barsukov Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Pollack (Trustee) and Robert Jacobs (Trustee).
What does Sonia Jaye & Edward Barsukov Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and faith communities.