Barnett Sobel Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Barnett Sobel Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Radnor, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $40,405 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $9,055. 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$40,405
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$9,055
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $37,635 the year before.
8% of its 2025 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 | $25,000 | 6 | $888,732 |
| 2024 | $37,635 | 13 | $972,497 |
| 2025 | $40,405 | 13 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Barnett Sobel 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 Barnett Sobel Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 12 | $40,205 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jenkins Law Library | For general use | $9,055 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia | For general use | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia | Israel emergency fund | $5,000 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | For general use | $5,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania - Penn Hospital | For general use | $4,575 |
| University of Pennsylvania - Penn Medicine | For general use | $4,575 |
| The Barnes Foundation | For general use | $2,500 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | For general use | $1,000 |
| Jewish Publication Society | For general use | $1,000 |
| Justice B Brandeis Law Society Foundation | For general use | $1,000 |
| Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History | For general use | $1,000 |
| College of Physicians of Philadelphia | For general use | $500 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | For general use | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Patricia G Cramerco Nicole K Pier
Questions people ask
Does Barnett Sobel Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Barnett Sobel Charitable Trust give?
$40,405 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Barnett Sobel Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Patricia G Cramerco Nicole K Pier (Trustee).
What does Barnett Sobel Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.