The Saramar Charitable Fund
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of charitable causes, with a strong emphasis on Jewish community initiatives and institutions. Its mission reflects a commitment to health-related initiatives, as evidenced by grants to hospitals and medical centers, as well as addressing food insecurity through support for food banks. The foundation also invests in educational nonprofits, cultural heritage organizations, and youth development programs, indicating a broad focus on community well-being and development. The foundation primarily serves organizations within the Jewish community and health sectors, with a notable concentration of support directed towards recipients in Pennsylvania.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-mid sized tax-exempt organizations with programs in Jewish community life, health, arts, education, or local community services—especially Pennsylvania-based groups but not exclusively.
Good Fit
- • 501(c)(3) status and clear charitable purpose
- • Local or regional programs in Pennsylvania or connections to the Philadelphia area
- • Modest, unrestricted operating or program funding requests (typical awards tend to be small)
- • Community-focused work in Jewish life, hospitals/health, food security, education, or cultural institutions
- • Willingness to submit a concise letter request via the listed trustee contact
Geography
The foundation’s grants reached 17 states in the latest year, but about 63% of dollars stayed in Pennsylvania, indicating a primarily state-focused footprint with some national outliers.
Recipient Variety
The funder supported well over 100 distinct recipients in each observed year (109 in 2024), showing a broad and diverse recipient set despite some dollar concentration among top recipients.
New Applicants
Direct behavioral evidence shows a high share of new grantees (about 54% new in 2024) across three observed years, and the filings include application instructions and a letter submission/contact route, suggesting unfamiliar applicants can realistically enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
