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Sy Syms Foundation A New Jersey Non Profit Corp is a private corporation based in WARREN, NJ. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1986. It holds total assets of $29.5M. Annual income is reported at $13.1M. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in New York. According to available records, Sy Syms Foundation A New Jersey Non Profit Corp has made 108 grants totaling $6.6M, with a median grant of $25K. The foundation has distributed between $3.2M and $3.4M annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $563K, with an average award of $61K. The foundation has supported 69 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, New Jersey, California, which account for 91% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$67K
Largest Grant
$563K
Based on 51 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Sy Syms Foundation A New Jersey Non Profit Corp is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 108 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, NJ, CA.
Sy Syms Foundation A New Jersey Non Profit Corp has distributed a total of $6.6M across 108 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $61K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $563K.
Sy Syms Foundation A New Jersey Non Profit Corp typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sy Syms Foundation A New Jersey Non Profit Corp is headquartered in WARREN, NJ. While based in NJ, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcy Syms Merns | TRUSTEE & PRESIDENT | $17K | $0 | $17K |
| Lynn Tamarkin Syms | TRUSTEE | $17K | $0 | $17K |
| Mark Freiberg | TRUSTEE & TREASURER | $17K | $0 | $17K |
Total Giving
$3.5M
Total Assets
$31.6M
Fair Market Value
$32.7M
Net Worth
$31.6M
Grants Paid
$3.2M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$819K
Distribution Amount
$1.7M
Total: $29.8M
Total Grants
108
Total Giving
$6.6M
Average Grant
$61K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
69
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Aid SocietyCharitable Educational | Fort Lee, NJ | $20K | 2023 |
| Yeshiva University New York Ny - Sy Syms Business SchoolCharitable Educational | New York, NY | $388K | 2023 |
| National Public Radio IncCharitable Arts Musical Grant | Washington, DC | $300K | 2023 |
| Marketplace From American Public Media Los Angeles CaCharitable Arts Musical Grant | Los Angeles, CA | $225K | 2023 |
| Pen American CenterCharitable Community Service | New York, NY | $200K | 2023 |
| Wnet-New York Public MediaCharitable Arts Musical Grant | New York, NY | $162K | 2023 |
| Columbia University School Of LawChariitble Educational | New York, NY | $125K | 2023 |
| Alpert Jewish Family ServicesCharitable Educational | Fort Lee, NJ | $125K | 2023 |
| Museum Of The City Of New YorkCharitable Recr Conservation | New York, NY | $105K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of The Israel PhilharmonicCharitable Arts Musical Grant | New York, NY | $105K | 2023 |
| Barrow Neurological FoundationCharitable Medical | Phoenix, AZ | $100K | 2023 |
| Eurasia FoundationCHARITABLE EDUCATIONAL | Fort Lee, NJ | $100K | 2023 |
| Ms FoundtionCharitable Educational | Fort Lee, NJ | $75K | 2023 |
| Project SunshineCharitable Community Service | New York, NY | $65K | 2023 |
| American Committee For The WeizmannCharitable Medical | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Women'S EnewsCharitable Community Service | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Hospital For Special SurgeryCharitable Medical | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation OfCharitable Community Service | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Forward FoundationCharitable Media | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Gesher Foundation UsaCharitable Community Service | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| International Pemphigus & PemphigoidCharitable Medical | Sacramento, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Pbs FoundationCHARITABLE EDUCATIONAL | Fort Lee, NJ | $50K | 2023 |
| Mount Sinai HeartCharitable Educational | Fort Lee, NJ | $50K | 2023 |
| Sanctuary For FamilesCharitable Educational | Fort Lee, NJ | $40K | 2023 |
| Childrens Global Health FundCharitable Medical | Mount Kisco, NY | $35K | 2023 |
| Women And Public Policy ProgramCharitable Educational | Fort Lee, NJ | $30K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersCharitable Educational | Fort Lee, NJ | $30K | 2023 |
| Manhattan Theatre ClubCharitable Arts Musical Grant | New York, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| Veteran Feminist Of AmericaCharitable Educational | Fort Lee, NJ | $25K | 2023 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering CancerCharitable Medical | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Nyu-Langone Health Ny New YorkCharitable Medical GRANT FOR OVARIAN CANCER RESEARCH | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| ElluninateCharitable Educational | Fort Lee, NJ | $25K | 2023 |
| Womens Forum IncCharitable Educational | Fort Lee, NJ | $25K | 2023 |
| Rockefeller University - Women'SCharitable Educational | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Jewish Women'S ArchiveCharitable Community Service | Brookline, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Tanenbaum Center For InterreligiousCharitable Religious | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| American Civil Liberties UnionCharitable Community Service | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Safra Center For EthicsCharitable Educational | Fort Lee, NJ | $25K | 2023 |
| New York Rescue MissionCharitable Community Service | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts Of Greater New YorkCharitable Recr Conservation | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Lincoln Center Corporate FundCharitable Educational | Fort Lee, NJ | $15K | 2023 |
| 92nd Street YCharitable Recr Conservation | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Museum Of Arts And DesignCharitable Arts Musical Grant | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| New York School Of The ArtsCharitable Arts Musical Grant | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Jewish MuseumCharitable Educational | Fort Lee, NJ | $15K | 2023 |
| Israel Tennis Centers FoundationCharitable Recr Conservation | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Jazz At Lincoln Center IncCharitable Arts Musical Grant | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| National Council Of Jewish WomenCharitable Community Service | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Visiting Nurse Services Of New YorkCharitable Medical | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| New York Youth SymphonyCharitable Arts Musical Grant | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |