Private foundation · EIN 22-2617727 · Warren, New Jersey

Sy Syms Foundation a New Jersey Non Profit Corp

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $2.4M total, median $2.4M. 100% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$2.4M
Median grant
$2.4M
Stays in NJ
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$28M

Grants paid in 2024

1 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Contributions 512024 - 4302025 - Detail Available Upon RequestWarren, NJCharitable activities$2.4M

About this foundation

Sy Syms Foundation a New Jersey Non Profit Corp is a private grantmaking foundation in Warren, New Jersey, tax-exempt since 1986. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Sy Syms Foundation a New Jersey Non Profit Corp accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Sy Syms Foundation a New Jersey Non Profit Corp give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.4M across 1 grants, a median of $2.4M.

Where does Sy Syms Foundation a New Jersey Non Profit Corp give?

New Jersey (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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