Bernice Sokol Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 83-2620010 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$17K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$100
Total assets$74K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50 and $500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
23% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55th Street Synagogue | New York, NY | unrestricted | $5,427 |
| City Center | New York, NY | unrestricted | $5,000 |
| 92nd Street YMYWHA | New York, NY | unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Yorktown Heights, NY | unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Hias | Silver Spring, MD | unrestricted | $1,000 |
| USA Soccer | Fayetteville, GA | unrestricted | $1,000 |
| UJA-Federation | New York, NY | unrestricted | $500 |
| The Common Good | New York, NY | unrestricted | $500 |
| Rockhouse | New York, NY | unrestricted | $200 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | unrestricted | $100 |
| American Jewish World Service | New York, NY | unrestricted | $100 |
| Brennan Center | New York, NY | unrestricted | $100 |
| Museum of Modern Art | New York, NY | unrestricted | $100 |
| Go Fund Me | Sacramento, CA | unrestricted | $100 |
| California Fire Foundation | Sacramento, CA | unrestricted | $100 |
| Thirteen | New York, NY | unrestricted | $75 |
| Jewish Museum | New York, NY | unrestricted | $75 |
| Seeds of Peace | New York, NY | unrestricted | $50 |
| Police Athletic League | New York, NY | unrestricted | $50 |
| Visiting Nurse Service NY | New York, NY | unrestricted | $50 |
| John Doe Fund | New York, NY | unrestricted | $50 |
| New Israel Fund | New York, NY | unrestricted | $50 |
| Hillel | Washington, DC | unrestricted | $50 |
| NY Public Library | New York, NY | unrestricted | $50 |
| Appalachian Mountain Club | New York, NY | unrestricted | $50 |
| NY Historical Society | New York, NY | unrestricted | $0 |
| Mazon | Los Angeles, CA | unrestricted | $0 |
| Museum of Jewish Heritage | New York, NY | unrestricted | $0 |
| Grounds For Sculpture | Hamilton, NJ | unrestricted | $0 |
| Theater Development Fund | New York, NY | unrestricted | $0 |
| Pace University | White Plains, NY | unrestricted | $0 |
| Signature Theatre | New York, NY | unrestricted | $0 |
| Actors Fund | New York, NY | unrestricted | $0 |
| Hunter College | New York, NY | unrestricted | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,277 | 34 |
| 2024 | $18,314 | 31 |
| 2023 | $16,835 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620869349100327
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-2620010
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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