SAMUEL and HELENE SOREF FOUNDATION
Preselected recipients only
SAMUEL and HELENE SOREF FOUNDATION is a private foundation in Studio City, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $725,800 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $110,000. 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$725,800
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$110,000
- Assets$18.5 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was down from $818,200 the year before.
17% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $875,100 | 53 | $17.0 million |
| 2024 | $818,200 | 47 | $17.8 million |
| 2025 | $725,800 | 46 | $18.5 million |
How to apply
SAMUEL and HELENE SOREF 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 SAMUEL and HELENE SOREF FOUNDATION funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 29 | $397,050 |
| New York | 12 | $200,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $105,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Foundation | Donor advised fund | $110,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater la | Program | $100,000 |
| Washington Inst for Near E Policy | Program | $100,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | Donor advised fund | $60,000 |
| Association of Graduates | Program | $50,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Dist | Program | $35,000 |
| Individual | Operations | $25,000 |
| Individual | Program | $25,000 |
| Disability Voices United | Program | $15,000 |
| Individual | Program | $15,000 |
| Auschwitz Jewish Cntr Foundation | Program | $10,000 |
| Individual | Program | $10,000 |
| Executive Service Corp of So Cal | Program | $10,000 |
| National Yiddish Book Center | Program support | $10,000 |
| The Accelleration Project | Program | $10,000 |
| World Union for Progressive Judiasi | Program | $10,000 |
| Temple Israel of Hollywood | Program | $10,000 |
| A New Way of Life Re-Entry Project | Program | $10,000 |
| Individual | Program | $10,000 |
| The Giving Back Fundggc | Program | $10,000 |
| Individual | Program | $6,800 |
| The Library Foundation of Los Angel | Program | $6,000 |
| Auschwitz Inst for Peace Rec | Program | $5,000 |
| Individual | Program | $5,000 |
| Hillel at UCLA | Program | $5,000 |
| Holdyou Foundation | Program | $5,000 |
| Individual | Program | $5,000 |
| The Jewish Center for Justice | Program | $5,000 |
| Individual | Program | $5,000 |
| Individual | Program | $5,000 |
| HILLEL818 | Program | $5,000 |
| Camp Ramah in California | Program | $5,000 |
| American Friends of the Hebrew Univ | Program | $3,250 |
| Jewish Funders Network | Program | $3,200 |
| American Friends of the Israel Phil | Program | $3,000 |
| Stand With US | Program | $2,550 |
| Bje-Builders of Jewish Education | Program | $2,500 |
| Crossroads School | Program | $2,500 |
| Foundation for Jewish Camp | Program | $2,500 |
| UCLA Foundation | Program | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Benjamin F Breslauer
- Irma G Breslauer
- Alan D Breslauer
- Jeffrey I Abrams
- Richard Demak
Questions people ask
Does SAMUEL and HELENE SOREF FOUNDATION accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does SAMUEL and HELENE SOREF FOUNDATION give?
$725,800 in tax year 2025, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs SAMUEL and HELENE SOREF FOUNDATION?
Its 2025 filing lists Benjamin F Breslauer (Trustee), Irma G Breslauer (Trustee), Alan D Breslauer (Trustee) and Jeffrey I Abrams (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does SAMUEL and HELENE SOREF FOUNDATION fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.