Jay and Kelly Sugarman Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 20-0911399 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$331K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$3.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,068 and $36,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
38% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | To provide students with advanced learning through scholarships, research, and quality teaching. | $110,000 |
| Southampton Playhouse Inc | Southampton, NY | To give the community of Southampton a place to experience first rate cinema and live events. | $50,000 |
| Scripps Spelling Bee | Cincinnati, OH | Inspiring the exploration of words to illuminate pathways of lifelong curiosity, celebrates academic achievement and enriches communities. | $37,563 |
| First Church of Christ Scientist | New York, NY | To promote the teaching of Christian science. | $36,000 |
| Elephant Club | San Clemente, CA | To raise awareness of the African Elephant crisis. | $25,000 |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | To educate those who attend through a broad range of innovative multidisciplinary programs. | $25,000 |
| Signature Theatre Company | New York, NY | A place where individuals can come together to form meaningful connections and create cultural and artistic experiences. | $15,000 |
| Philadelphia Union Foundation | Chester, PA | To promote positive change in underserved communities through the power of soccer. | $14,063 |
| Hamptons Art Camp | Sag Harbor, NY | To help the under privileged residents of the Hamptons through home repair, hunger and crisis intervention. | $10,290 |
| Watermill Center | Watermill, NY | To provide the community with a space to create and inpire through the arts. | $3,068 |
| Park Avenue Armory New York | New York, NY | To provide the people of new york city with a large center for performing and visual arts. | $2,500 |
| South Bronx United | Bronx, NY | Uses soccer as a tool for social change, helping the youth build character, teamwork, and leadership skills. | $1,065 |
| High Point University | High Point, NC | To give students the tools to live of life of service and understanding. | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $330,549 | 13 |
| 2023 | $258,500 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 27, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523009349101012
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0911399
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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