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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 25-6839698

The Saramar Charitable Fund

A private foundation in Philadelphia, PA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 109 grants and $501,000 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Marjorie Honickman
130 South 18th Street No 3301
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(610) 661-4507
Form and materials
No specific form
Deadlines
No submission deadlines
Restrictions
Distributions limited to organizations that carry out purpose of foundation

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $501,000

    Grants listed
    109
    Assets, end of year
    $6,579,469

  • Tax year 2023

    $734,870

    Grants listed
    101
    Assets, end of year
    $6,812,013

  • Tax year 2022

    $472,743

    Grants listed
    114
    Assets, end of year
    $7,304,487

  • Tax year 2021

    $462,652

    Grants listed
    106
    Assets, end of year
    $7,394,375

  • Tax year 2020

    $426,480

    Grants listed
    121
    Assets, end of year
    $7,368,385

  • Tax year 2019

    $446,062

    Grants listed
    164
    Assets, end of year
    $7,588,639

  • Tax year 2018

    $447,168

    Grants listed
    144
    Assets, end of year
    $7,791,103

Grants paid in 2024

109 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Har Zion TemplePenn Valley, PA

    Unrestricted

    $156,872
  2. Birthright Israel FoundationHicksville, NY

    Unrestricted

    $90,000
  3. Share Food ProgramPhiladelphia, PA

    Unrestricted

    $25,000
  4. The Barnes FoundationPhiladelphia, PA

    Unrestricted

    $25,000
  5. Scholarship America IncWashington, DC

    Unrestricted

    $19,827
  6. Children's Hospital FoundationPhiladelphia, PA

    Unrestricted

    $17,000
  7. Agahozo-Shalom Youth VillageNew York, NY

    Unrestricted

    $10,079
  8. Friends of Ofanim IncGladwyne, PA

    Unrestricted

    $10,000
  9. Kimmel Cancer Center at JeffersonPhiladelphia, PA

    Unrestricted

    $10,000
  10. Wissinoming United Methodist ChurchPhiladelphia, PA

    Unrestricted

    $8,000
  11. Tufts UniversityMedford, MA

    Unrestricted

    $7,750
  12. Congregation Kol ShofarTiburon, CA

    Unrestricted

    $5,540
  13. Medford United Methodist ChuchMedford, NJ

    Unrestricted

    $5,500
  14. Yeshiva University - Ferkauf School of PsychologyNew York, NY

    Unrestricted

    $5,500
  15. JchaiBala Cynwyd, PA

    Unrestricted

    $5,000
  16. Multiple Myeloma Research FoundationNorwalk, CT

    Unrestricted

    $5,000
  17. Tribe 12Philadelphia, PA

    Unrestricted

    $5,000
  18. Manna Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition AlliancePhiladelphia, PA

    Unrestricted

    $4,640
  19. Friends of Rittenhouse SquarePhiladelphia, PA

    Unrestricted

    $4,000
  20. Jewish Federation of Greater PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA

    Unrestricted

    $3,161
  21. Move Over Breast Cancer IncPrinceton, NJ

    Unrestricted

    $3,017
  22. Jewish CenterPrinceton, NJ

    Unrestricted

    $2,800
  23. American Association for Cancer Research FoundationPhiladelphia, PA

    Unrestricted

    $2,500
  24. Jewish National FundRockville Ctr, NY

    Unrestricted

    $2,500
  25. Philadelphia Ronald McDonald HousePhiladelphia, PA

    Unrestricted

    $2,500
  26. Ronald McDonald House - NYCNew York, NY

    Unrestricted

    $2,500
  27. Vetri Community PartnershipPhiladelphia, PA

    Unrestricted

    $2,500
  28. Jewish Family and Children's ServicePhiladelphia, PA

    Unrestricted

    $2,006
  29. Chabad on Campus UcscSanta Cruz, CA

    Unrestricted

    $2,000
  30. Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA

    Unrestricted

    $2,000
  31. Joshua M Katz Memorial FundJenkintown, PA

    Unrestricted

    $1,800
  32. Moishe HouseEncinitas, CA

    Unrestricted

    $1,800
  33. OrotMelrose Park, PA

    Unrestricted

    $1,800
  34. The Friendship Circle Philadelphia Region SouthPhiladelphia, PA

    Unrestricted

    $1,800
  35. American Jewish CommitteeNew York, NY

    Unrestricted

    $1,500
  36. Emily's EntourageMerion Station, PA

    Unrestricted

    $1,500
  37. Franklin InstitutePhiladelphia, PA

    Unrestricted

    $1,500
  38. Lighthouse International Film FestivalNew York, NY

    Unrestricted

    $1,500
  39. Pma Craft ShowPhiladelphia, PA

    Unrestricted

    $1,500
  40. Thomas Jefferson University HospitalPhiladelphia, PA

    Unrestricted

    $1,450
  41. Impact 100Cincinnati, OH

    Unrestricted

    $1,250
  42. Perelman Jewish Day SchoolWynnewood, PA

    Unrestricted

    $1,250
  43. Klehr Center for Jewish Life Franklin & Marshall CollegeLancaster, PA

    Unrestricted

    $1,180
  44. Academy in Manayunk (aim Academy)Conshohocken, PA

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  45. American Associates Ben-Gurion University of the NegevNew York, NY

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  46. American Heart Association IncDallas, TX

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  47. Barrack Hebrew AcademyBryn Mawr, PA

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  48. Chabad at Rowan UniversityGlassboro, NJ

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  49. Drexel University HillelPhiladelphia, PA

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  50. Greater Philadelphia Film OfficePhiladelphia, PA

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  51. HelphopeliveRadnor, PA

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  52. Huru InternationalNew York, NY

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  53. Jewish Genealogical & Archival Sociey of Greater PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  54. Jewish Learning VentureJenkintown, PA

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  55. Juvenile Diabetes Research FoundationNew York, NY

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  56. National Network of Abortion FundsBeaverton, OR

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  57. Njy CampsFairfield, NJ

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  58. Rothman Institute Orthopaedic FoundationPhiladelphia, PA

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  59. The ChevraPhiladelphia, PA

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  60. Torah FundNew York, NY

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  61. United States Squash Racquets Association IncPhiladelphia, PA

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  62. Zoological Society of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  63. Jewish Heritage ProgramsPhiladelphia, PA

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  64. Philadelphia VipPhiladelphia, PA

    Unrestricted

    $750
  65. National Council of Jewish WomenFort Washington, PA

    Unrestricted

    $540
  66. Pixie ParentsRoss, CA

    Unrestricted

    $525
  67. Planned ParenthoodPhiladelphia, PA

    Unrestricted

    $516
  68. Acting Without BoundariesBryn Mawr, PA

    Unrestricted

    $500
  69. Boy Scouts of AmericaIrving, TX

    Unrestricted

    $500
  70. Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia Regional FoundationPhiladelphia, PA

    Unrestricted

    $500
  71. DinahPhiladelphia, PA

    Unrestricted

    $500
  72. Federation Early Learning ServicesPhiladelphia, PA

    Unrestricted

    $500
  73. Greenwood House Home for the Jewish AgedEwing Township, NJ

    Unrestricted

    $500
  74. Lbi Foundation of the Arts & SciencesLoveladies, NJ

    Unrestricted

    $500
  75. Living Beyond Breast CancerBala Cynwyd, PA

    Unrestricted

    $500
  76. Norton Childrens Hospital FoundationLouisville, KY

    Unrestricted

    $500
  77. The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's ResearchNew York, NY

    Unrestricted

    $500
  78. Alzheimers AssociationChicago, IL

    Unrestricted

    $360
  79. Bay Area Discovery MuseumSausalito, CA

    Unrestricted

    $309
  80. Kqed Public MediaSan Francisco, CA

    Unrestricted

    $309
  81. California Academy of SciencesSan Francisco, CA

    Unrestricted

    $299
  82. Oakland ZooOakland, CA

    Unrestricted

    $279
  83. Girls on the Run of Central New YorkCooperstown, NY

    Unrestricted

    $259
  84. The Marine Mammal CenterSausalito, CA

    Unrestricted

    $258
  85. Abramson Cancer Center of the Univ of PAPhiladelphia, PA

    Unrestricted

    $250
  86. American Friends of Libi IncBrighton, MA

    Unrestricted

    $250
  87. Arbor Pointe FoundationNaples, FL

    Unrestricted

    $250
  88. Breakthrough T1DNew York, NY

    Unrestricted

    $250
  89. Families Behind the Badge Children's FoundationConshohocken, PA

    Unrestricted

    $250
  90. Friends of the Israel Defense ForcesNew York City, NY

    Unrestricted

    $250
  91. Jewish Community Center of Long Beach IslandLong BCH TWP, NJ

    Unrestricted

    $250
  92. Jewish Relief AgencyPhiladelphia, PA

    Unrestricted

    $250
  93. New York CaresNew York, NY

    Unrestricted

    $250
  94. Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of Friends (delaware Valley Friends School)Paoli, PA

    Unrestricted

    $250
  95. Arbor Day FoundationLincoln, NE

    Unrestricted

    $249
  96. Hidden Valley PTOSan Anselmo, CA

    Unrestricted

    $190
  97. Marin Foster Care AssociationSan Rafael, CA

    Unrestricted

    $185
  98. PhilabundancePhiladelphia, PA

    Unrestricted

    $180
  99. Philadelphia Holocaust Remembrance FoundationPhiladelphia, PA

    Unrestricted

    $180
  100. Network for GoodWashington, DC

    Unrestricted

    $150
  101. WhyyPhiladelphia, PA

    Unrestricted

    $150
  102. American Institute for Cancer Research (aicrorg)Arlington, VA

    Unrestricted

    $118
  103. National Multiple SclerosisPhiladelphia, PA

    Unrestricted

    $118
  104. Barnegat Light First Aid SquadBarnegat LGT, NJ

    Unrestricted

    $100
  105. Barnegat Light Volunteer Fire CoBarnegat Light, NJ

    Unrestricted

    $100
  106. Germantown AcademyFt Washington, PA

    Unrestricted

    $100
  107. High Point Volunteer Fire CompanyHarvey Cedars, NJ

    Unrestricted

    $100
  108. National Alliance on Mental IllnessMemphis, TN

    Unrestricted

    $100
  109. Drive Change IncBrooklyn, NY

    Unrestricted

    $54

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture8 grants $29,93821% of the total
  2. Food and agriculture2 grants $25,18018% of the total
  3. Education8 grants $22,46916% of the total
  4. Health12 grants $18,17713% of the total
  5. International aid4 grants $13,75010% of the total
  6. Religion6 grants $13,60010% of the total
  7. 11 other causes19 grants $17,55712% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Pennsylvania55 grants $316,993
  2. New York17 grants $119,142
  3. District of Columbia2 grants $19,977
  4. New Jersey11 grants $14,867
  5. California10 grants $9,894
  6. Massachusetts2 grants $8,000
  7. Connecticut1 grant $5,000
  8. North Carolina1 grant $1,800
  9. Texas2 grants $1,500
  10. Ohio1 grant $1,250

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Jeffrey A HonickmanTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0
  • Marjorie HonickmanTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0

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