Philip D Sokol Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Philip D Sokol Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $355,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $80,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$355,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$7.6 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2025 was up from $241,750 the year before.
64% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $60,000 | 3 | $6.6 million |
| 2024 | $241,750 | 10 | $7.2 million |
| 2025 | $355,000 | 15 | $7.6 million |
How to apply
Philip D Sokol 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.
What Philip D Sokol Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | $325,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scripps Foundation | General Support | $80,000 |
| San Diego Humane Society | General Support | $50,000 |
| San Diego Justice Foundation | General Support | $40,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $25,000 |
| Scripps Institution of Oceanography | General Support | $25,000 |
| Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance | General Support | $25,000 |
| Promises2Kids | General Support | $20,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $15,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $15,000 |
| San Diego County Office of Educatio | General Support | $15,000 |
| Center for Community Solutions | General Support | $15,000 |
| Urban Surf 4 Kids | General Support | $10,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $10,000 |
| BSA Troop 11 | General Support | $5,000 |
| High Tech High Foundation | General Support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Laura Miller
- John Treiman
Questions people ask
Does Philip D Sokol Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Philip D Sokol Foundation give?
$355,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Philip D Sokol Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Laura Miller (President) and John Treiman (Sec/Treas).
What does Philip D Sokol Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals.