Sonscope Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sonscope Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 18 grants; the typical grant was $26,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$26,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$22.1 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.0 million the year before.
35% of its 2024 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 | $1.0 million | 15 | $20.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 18 | $22.1 million |
How to apply
Sonscope 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 Sonscope Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 2 | $270,000 |
| Tennessee | 6 | $206,000 |
| Kansas | 2 | $126,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 1 | $100,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $100,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $45,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $42,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $3,250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Come and See Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Gospel Music Association Inc | GMA and Dove Center | $100,000 |
| High Point University | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Hope International | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Impact Investing Charitable Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Praxis Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Axis | General & Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| Sinapis Group | General & Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| Care for Children USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $26,000 |
| House University Ministries of Chattanooga | General & Unrestricted | $26,000 |
| Ceo Forum Inc | Transformation - NextGen | $25,000 |
| Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The Baylor School | Baylor Fund | $25,000 |
| 1040 Connections Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Christian Alliance for Orphans | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Ceo Forum Inc | General & Unrestricted | $17,000 |
| Chalmers Center for Economic Development at Covena | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Young Life | Capital Account fund, located in Chattanooga TN - TN33 Not So Silent Night | $3,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Ben Fischer
Questions people ask
Does Sonscope Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sonscope Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $26,000.
Who runs Sonscope Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ben Fischer (Pres, Dir, Sec, Treas).
What does Sonscope Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.