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Barbara S And Benjamin M Cardozo Foundation is a private trust based in WESTPORT, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Ellen Cardozo Sonsino. It holds total assets of $312K. Annual income is reported at $186K. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including New York, Connecticut, New Mexico. According to available records, Barbara S And Benjamin M Cardozo Foundation has made 68 grants totaling $325K, with a median grant of $4K. Annual giving has grown from $41K in 2021 to $80K in 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $118K distributed across 26 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $800 to $30K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 29 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Connecticut, New Mexico, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 10 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Barbara S And Benjamin M Cardozo Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 68 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, CT, NM.
Barbara S And Benjamin M Cardozo Foundation has distributed a total of $325K across 68 grants. The median grant size is $4K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $800 to $30K.
Barbara S And Benjamin M Cardozo Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Barbara S And Benjamin M Cardozo Foundation is headquartered in WESTPORT, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen C Sonsino | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Genevieve Sonsino | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$94K
Total Assets
$373K
Fair Market Value
$1.2M
Net Worth
$373K
Grants Paid
$80K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$8K
Distribution Amount
$57K
Total Grants
68
Total Giving
$325K
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$4K
Unique Recipients
29
Most Common Grant
$4K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Talmidei HakvutzeGENERAL | Brooklyn, NY | $26K | 2024 |
| Congregation Emanu-ElGENERAL | New York, NY | $10K | 2024 |
| Resurrection Episcopal Day SchoolGENERAL | New York, NY | $9K | 2024 |
| Metropolitan OperaGENERAL | New York, NY | $6K | 2024 |
| Carnegie HallGENERAL | New York, NY | $5K | 2024 |
| The Ny PhilharmonicGENERAL | New York, NY | $4K | 2024 |
| Roadrunner Food BankGENERAL | Albuquerque, NM | $4K | 2024 |
| The Helicon Fdn IncGENERAL | New York, NY | $4K | 2024 |
| Wakeman Town FarmGENERAL | Westport, CT | $3K | 2024 |
| Sandy Hook Promise FoundationGENERAL | Newtown, CT | $2K | 2024 |
| The Norwalk Art SpaceGENERAL | Norwalk, CT | $2K | 2024 |
| New York Botanical GardenGENERAL | Bronx, NY | $2K | 2024 |
| Westport Weston Family YmcaGENERAL | Westport, CT | $2K | 2024 |
| The Smith FundGENERAL | New York, NY | $1K | 2024 |
| Westport Library AssnGENERAL | Westport, CT | $1K | 2024 |
| Hands Along The Nile DevelopmentGENERAL | Alexander, VA | $6K | 2023 |
| Westport Country PlayhouseGENERAL | Westport, CT | $2K | 2023 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma SocietyGENERAL | Cranford, NJ | $2K | 2023 |
| Aortic Inst Of YnhhGENERAL | New Haven, CT | $30K | 2022 |
| Columbia UniveresityGENERAL | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Pequot Librart AssnGENERAL | Southport, CT | $5K | 2022 |
| Jewish Fam Children SvcGENERAL | New Haven, CT | $3K | 2022 |