Anonymous Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Anonymous Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Ana, California. In tax year 2023 it gave $21,885 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $6,772 and the largest $7,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$21,885
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$6,772
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$0
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2023 was up from $16,100 the year before.
0% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $30,730 | 6 | $374,646 |
| 2022 | $16,100 | 5 | $0 |
| 2023 | $21,885 | 4 | $0 |
How to apply
Anonymous Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $7,500 |
| New York | 1 | $7,500 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $6,045 |
| Florida | 1 | $840 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Contribution | $7,500 |
| Individual | Contribution | $7,500 |
| Individual | Contribution | $6,045 |
| Shriners Hospital | Contribution | $840 |
Officers and trustees
- Sam Sotoodeh
- Babak Sotoodeh
- Yass Sotoodeh
Questions people ask
Does Anonymous Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Anonymous Foundation give?
$21,885 in tax year 2023, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $6,772.
Who runs Anonymous Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Sam Sotoodeh (President), Babak Sotoodeh (Secretary) and Yass Sotoodeh (Director).