The Saramar Charitable Fund
Accepts applications
The Saramar Charitable Fund is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $501,000 in 109 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $156,872. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$501,000
- Number of grants109
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$156,872
- Assets$9.1 million
- New grantees51%
Giving in 2024 was down from $734,870 the year before.
51% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $734,870 | 101 | $8.8 million |
| 2024 | $501,000 | 109 | $9.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Marjorie Honickman 130 South 18th Street No 3301, Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (610) 661-4507 |
| Deadlines | No submission deadlines |
| Restrictions | Distributions limited to organizations that carry out purpose of foundation |
What The Saramar Charitable Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 55 | $316,993 |
| New York | 17 | $119,142 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $19,977 |
| New Jersey | 11 | $14,867 |
| California | 10 | $9,894 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $8,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,800 |
| Texas | 2 | $1,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Har Zion Temple | Unrestricted | $156,872 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Unrestricted | $90,000 |
| Share Food Program | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The Barnes Foundation | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Scholarship America Inc | Unrestricted | $19,827 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation | Unrestricted | $17,000 |
| Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village | Unrestricted | $10,079 |
| Friends of Ofanim Inc | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Wissinoming United Methodist Church | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Tufts University | Unrestricted | $7,750 |
| Congregation Kol Shofar | Unrestricted | $5,540 |
| Medford United Methodist Chuch | Unrestricted | $5,500 |
| Yeshiva University - Ferkauf School of Psychology | Unrestricted | $5,500 |
| Jchai | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Tribe 12 | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Manna Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance | Unrestricted | $4,640 |
| Friends of Rittenhouse Square | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia | Unrestricted | $3,161 |
| Move Over Breast Cancer Inc | Unrestricted | $3,017 |
| Jewish Center | Unrestricted | $2,800 |
| American Association for Cancer Research Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Jewish National Fund | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House - NYC | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Vetri Community Partnership | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Jewish Family and Children's Service | Unrestricted | $2,006 |
| Chabad on Campus Ucsc | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Joshua M Katz Memorial Fund | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Moishe House | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Orot | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| The Friendship Circle Philadelphia Region South | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| American Jewish Committee | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Emily's Entourage | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Franklin Institute | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Lighthouse International Film Festival | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Pma Craft Show | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospital | Unrestricted | $1,450 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey A Honickman
- Marjorie Honickman
Questions people ask
Does The Saramar Charitable Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No submission deadlines.
How much does The Saramar Charitable Fund give?
$501,000 in tax year 2024, across 109 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Saramar Charitable Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeffrey A Honickman (Trustee) and Marjorie Honickman (Trustee).
What does The Saramar Charitable Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.