Sandra Shahinian Leitner Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 27-0653520 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.3M
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$27.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $40,000 and $100,000.
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
52% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fund for Armenian Relief | New York, NY | General support | $185,000 |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | General support | $130,000 |
| Friends of Holy Etchmiadzin | River Edge, NJ | General support | $130,000 |
| Connecticut College | New London, CT | General support | $110,000 |
| City Harvest | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $100,000 |
| Community Foodbank of New Jersey | Hillside, NJ | General support | $100,000 |
| Diocese of the Armenian Church of America | New York, NY | General support | $100,000 |
| American University of Armenia | Oakland, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| Armenia Tree Project | Woburn, MA | General support | $50,000 |
| Center for Family Representation | New York, NY | General support | $50,000 |
| National Association for Armenian Studies and Research Inc | Belmont, MA | General support | $50,000 |
| New York Cares | New York, NY | General support | $50,000 |
| Armenian Assembly of America | Washington, DC | General support | $50,000 |
| Dreamyard Project Inc | Bronx, NY | General support | $40,000 |
| Eva's Village | Paterson, NJ | General support | $40,000 |
| Armenian Museum of America | Watertown, MA | General support | $35,000 |
| New Jersey Community Development Corporation | Paterson, NJ | General support | $30,000 |
| Edible Schoolyard NYC | New York, NY | General support | $20,000 |
| St Nersess Armenian Seminary Inc | Armonk, NY | General support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,330,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $1,185,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 27, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543009349100829
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-0653520
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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