Sonia Raiziss Giop Char Fdn-Char Tr
Preselected recipients only
Sonia Raiziss Giop Char Fdn-Char Tr is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $200,510 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $9,322 and the largest $33,322. 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$200,510
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$9,322
- Largest grant$33,322
- Assets$5.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $77,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $0 | 0 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $77,000 | 14 | $4.8 million |
| 2025 | $200,510 | 14 | $5.2 million |
How to apply
Sonia Raiziss Giop Char Fdn-Char Tr 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 Raiziss Giop Char Fdn-Char Tr funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $101,900 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $79,966 |
| Virginia | 1 | $9,322 |
| Vermont | 1 | $9,322 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of Friends | General operating | $33,322 |
| The New York Public Library Astor Lenox | General operating | $23,322 |
| American Friends Service Committee | General operating | $23,322 |
| Curtis Institute of Music | General operating | $23,322 |
| Royal Oak Foundation Inc | General operating | $23,322 |
| Bennington College Corporation | General operating | $9,322 |
| Grace Church School | General operating | $9,322 |
| Rudolf Steiner School Inc | General operating | $9,322 |
| Nature Conservancy | General operating | $9,322 |
| Puppies Behind Bars Inc | General operating | $7,324 |
| North Shore Animal League America Inc | General operating | $7,322 |
| Mighty Mutts Inc | General operating | $7,322 |
| Humane Society of New York | General operating | $7,322 |
| Kittykind Inc | General operating | $7,322 |
Officers and trustees
- Antoinette Denisof
- Bny Mellon N A
Questions people ask
Does Sonia Raiziss Giop Char Fdn-Char Tr accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sonia Raiziss Giop Char Fdn-Char Tr give?
$200,510 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $9,322.
Who runs Sonia Raiziss Giop Char Fdn-Char Tr?
Its 2025 filing lists Antoinette Denisof (Co-Trustee) and Bny Mellon N A (Trustee).
What does Sonia Raiziss Giop Char Fdn-Char Tr fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and animals.