The So Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
The So Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Forest Hills, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $168,098 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $360 and the largest $100,000. 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$168,098
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$360
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $158,104 the year before.
56% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $511,149 | 80 | $2.5 million |
| 2023 | $158,104 | 39 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $168,098 | 39 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
The So 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 The So Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 21 | $146,856 |
| New Jersey | 11 | $13,056 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $4,320 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $1,908 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,850 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $108 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Israel of Scarsdale | For charity's specified services | $100,000 |
| Lincoln Square Synagogue | For charity's specified services | $14,188 |
| Lymphoma Research Foundation | For charity's specified services | $11,500 |
| Hope & Heroes | For charity's specified services | $6,400 |
| The Lustgarten Foundation | For charity's specified services | $5,400 |
| Brandeis University | For charity's specified services | $3,600 |
| Institute for Jewish Ideas and Ideals | For charity's specified services | $3,600 |
| Ahavas Yisrael | For charity's specified services | $3,000 |
| Jewish Educational Center | For charity's specified services | $3,000 |
| Project Heritage of Greater Miami - Rabbi Gruenstein | For charity's specified services | $2,016 |
| Young Israel of Bal Harbour | For charity's specified services | $1,850 |
| American Friends of Hebrew University | For charity's specified services | $1,800 |
| Rescuers Without Borders | For charity's specified services | $1,800 |
| Rutgers University | For charity's specified services | $1,800 |
| Jewish Federation of Metrowest | For charity's specified services | $1,548 |
| The Jewish Museum | For charity's specified services | $1,008 |
| American Friends of Yeshiva Hakotel | For charity's specified services | $756 |
| National Jewish Outreach Program | For charity's specified services | $540 |
| UJA Federation of Ny | For charity's specified services | $540 |
| American Friends of the Tel Aviv Museum | For charity's specified services | $360 |
| Chabad at Brandeis | For charity's specified services | $360 |
| Congregation Bris Avrohom | For charity's specified services | $360 |
| Westside Hatzalah | For charity's specified services | $360 |
| Yiddish Book Center | For charity's specified services | $360 |
| Congregation Adath Jeshurun | For charity's specified services | $180 |
| In His Image | For charity's specified services | $180 |
| Mesorah Heritage Foundation | For charity's specified services | $180 |
| The West Point Jewish Chapel Fund | For charity's specified services | $180 |
| Frick Collection | For charity's specified services | $152 |
| American Committee for Shaare Zedek | For charity's specified services | $108 |
| American Israel Cultural Foundation | For charity's specified services | $108 |
| American Friends Israel Philharmonic | For charity's specified services | $108 |
| Orthodox Union | For charity's specified services | $108 |
| Simon Weisenthal Center | For charity's specified services | $108 |
| The Newark Museum | For charity's specified services | $108 |
| The New York Philharmonic | For charity's specified services | $108 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | For charity's specified services | $108 |
| Jewish Educational Center - Tora Eza | For charity's specified services | $108 |
| Yeshiva Beth Moshe | For charity's specified services | $108 |
Officers and trustees
- Solomon M Weiss
- Henry Aboodi
- David Aboodi
- Abigail Hoffman
Questions people ask
Does The So Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The So Charitable Trust give?
$168,098 in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $360.
Who runs The So Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Solomon M Weiss (Trustee), Henry Aboodi (Trustee), David Aboodi (Trustee) and Abigail Hoffman (Trustee).
What does The So Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.