The Sooner Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Sooner Foundation is a private foundation in Stamford, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $92,450 in 53 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $12,500. 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$92,450
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$12,500
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2025 was down from $114,350 the year before.
4% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $59,250 | 45 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $114,350 | 73 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $92,450 | 53 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
The Sooner 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 The Sooner Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 33 | $73,750 |
| New York | 12 | $10,750 |
| California | 2 | $3,250 |
| Idaho | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $750 |
| Texas | 1 | $750 |
| Virginia | 1 | $700 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Buzzards Bay Coalition | General support | $12,500 |
| RFK Community Alliance | General support | $10,000 |
| Old Dartmouth Historical Society | General support | $5,000 |
| Woodwell Climate Research | General support | $5,000 |
| Milton Academy | General support | $4,000 |
| The Park School | General support | $4,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | General support | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General support | $3,000 |
| John F Kennedy Library Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Mt Auburn Hospital | General support | $2,500 |
| The Fishers Island Library | General support | $2,500 |
| The Henry Ferguson Museum | General support | $2,500 |
| Leland Stanford Junior University | General support | $2,250 |
| Apple Orchard School | General support | $2,000 |
| East Boston Social Centers | General support | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts Association for Mental Health | General support | $2,000 |
| Harvard Business School | General support | $1,500 |
| Zoo New England | General support | $1,500 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital Ann Romney Center for Neurologic Diseases | General support | $1,000 |
| Buckingham Browne and Nichols School | General support | $1,000 |
| Cambridge Health Alliance Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Harvard Legal Aid Bureau | General support | $1,000 |
| Home for Our Troops | General support | $1,000 |
| Island Health Project | General support | $1,000 |
| Mass Parks for All | General support | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts Voter Education Network Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Sawtooth Society | General support | $1,000 |
| The Epilepsy Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| The Epiphany School Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| The Light House Works | General support | $1,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Wheaton College | General support | $1,000 |
| Green Beret Foundation | General support | $750 |
| The Andrew K Dwyer Foundation | General support | $750 |
| Ukraine Focus | General support | $700 |
| Cambridge Community Foundation | General support | $500 |
| Cambridge Public Library Foundation | General support | $500 |
| Fishers Island Community Center | General support | $500 |
| Fishers Island Conservancy | General support | $500 |
| Fishers Island Fire Department | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Sheila Rauch Kennedy
- Matthew R Kennedy
- Joseph P Kennedy III
- G David Hamar JD Cpa
Questions people ask
Does The Sooner Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Sooner Foundation give?
$92,450 in tax year 2025, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Sooner Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sheila Rauch Kennedy (Pres & Chair), Matthew R Kennedy (Vice Preside), Joseph P Kennedy III (Vice Preside) and G David Hamar JD Cpa (Treasurer).
What does The Sooner Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.