Sophora Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sophora Foundation is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $133,665 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $75,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$133,665
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $102,440 the year before.
100% of its 2024 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 | $102,440 | 1 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $133,665 | 8 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
Sophora 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 Sophora Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $75,000 |
| California | 6 | $48,665 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management | General operating purposes | $75,000 |
| George Mayne Elementary | General operating purposes | $20,000 |
| Santa Clara University | General operating purposes | $15,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | General operating purposes | $10,000 |
| Santa Clara University | General operating purposes | $10,000 |
| Nike Animal Rescue Foundation | General operating purposes | $2,500 |
| Bay Area Older Adults | General operating purposes | $665 |
| Kqed | General operating purposes | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Yan Ke
- June Li
Questions people ask
Does Sophora Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sophora Foundation give?
$133,665 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Sophora Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Yan Ke (President) and June Li (Secretary).
What does Sophora Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.