Soleri Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Soleri Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $44,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$44,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $31,537 the year before.
29% 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 | $3,700 | 4 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $31,537 | 5 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $44,000 | 7 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Soleri 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 Soleri Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 6 | $40,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peninsula Players Theatre Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sun Prairie High School Band Boosters Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Door County Trails | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Northern Sky Theater Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Public Arts Initiative of Egg Harbor Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Sun Prairie Lions Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Sullivan County Library | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James M Curtin
- Hlee Vang
Questions people ask
Does Soleri Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Soleri Foundation give?
$44,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Soleri Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James M Curtin (Co- Pres, Dir, Treas) and Hlee Vang (Co- Pres, Sec, Dir).
What does Soleri Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.