The Joseph & Sally Handleman Charitable Foundation Trust a
Historical FunderPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 65-6263326 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,500 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DAVID SADOFF |
|---|---|
| Address | 2929 WALNUT STREET SUITE 1200, PHILADELPHIA PA 19104 |
| Phone | 2672952294 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD HAVE AN OUTLINE OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET AND ITS OBJECTIVES AND A PHOTOCOPY OF THE EXEMPT STATUS LETTER FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
75% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard University | Washington, DC | Public support | $75,000 |
| Aclu of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | Public support | $50,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | New York, NY | Public support | $25,000 |
| Glendale Fire Foundation | Glendale, CA | Public support | $25,000 |
| Jhu Alliance for a Healthier World | Baltimore, MD | Public support | $25,000 |
| Kqed Inc | San Francisco, CA | Public support | $25,000 |
| African American Museum of Bucks County | Langhorne, PA | Public support | $20,000 |
| Congregation Kol Emet | Yardley, PA | Public support | $20,000 |
| The Peace Center | Langhorne, PA | Public support | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | NY, NY | Public support | $15,000 |
| Snipes Farm & Education Center | Morrisville, PA | Public support | $15,000 |
| The Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County | West Palm Beach, FL | Public support | $15,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | New York, NY | Public support | $12,500 |
| Israel Friends | New York, NY | Public support | $12,500 |
| Anti-Defamation League of Florida | Boca Raton, FL | Public support | $10,000 |
| Namastacy Foundation | Pompano Beach, FL | Public support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $375,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $363,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $315,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611339349104956
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 65-6263326
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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