The Robert and Karen Sobel Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyPurchase, New York · EIN 13-7196988 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$68K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$3,600
Total assets$302K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,250 and $5,000.
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
15% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uja Federation of New York | New York, NY | Charitable irc 170(C)(2) | $25,000 |
| Cmc Foundation for Change | New York, NY | Charitable irc 170(C)(2) | $10,000 |
| Blythedale Children's Hospital | Valhalla, NY | Charitable irc 170(C)(2) | $8,500 |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | Charitable irc 170(C)(2) | $5,000 |
| Fidf | New York, NY | Charitable irc 170(C)(2) | $5,000 |
| Temple Sholom | Greenwich, CT | Charitable irc 170(C)(2) | $3,600 |
| The 1898 Foundation | Purchase, NY | Charitable irc 170(C)(2) | $3,600 |
| Community Access | New York, NY | Charitable irc 170(C)(2) | $2,500 |
| Jcca | New York, NY | Charitable irc 170(C)(2) | $1,800 |
| Harlem Childrens Zone | New York, NY | Charitable irc 170(C)(2) | $1,250 |
| Chron's & Colitis Foundation of America | New York, NY | Charitable irc 170(C)(2) | $1,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Metrowest Nj | Whippany, NJ | Charitable irc 170(C)(2) | $360 |
| Thanc Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable irc 170(C)(2) | $180 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67,790 | 13 |
| 2023 | $29,800 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349105420
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-7196988
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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