Sordoni Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Sordoni Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $535,354 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $115,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$535,354
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$115,000
- Assets$13.3 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $490,458 the year before.
36% 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 | $480,078 | 31 | $11.1 million |
| 2024 | $490,458 | 33 | $12.0 million |
| 2025 | $535,354 | 30 | $13.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jon Sordoni 45 Owen Street, Forty Fort, PA 18704 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (570) 466-9944 |
| What to submit | Applications should be submitted in the form of a letter and should contain a specific proposal. |
| Deadlines | Applications are accepted at any time. |
| Restrictions | Grants are made to promote civic, cultural, educational, health care and social service purposes, primarily to organizations located in northeastern Pennsylvania. No grants or scholarships will be made to individuals. |
What Sordoni Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 30 | $535,354 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marywood University - Scholarship | General & Unrestricted | $115,000 |
| Commonwealth Foundation for Public Policy Alternat | Fellowship FUND | $80,000 |
| Geisinger Health | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Lackawanna College | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School | General & Unrestricted | $45,354 |
| Greater Wilkes Barre Growth Partnership | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The Institute | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Ruffed Grouse Society | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Wilkes University | SHINE Program | $20,000 |
| Patriots Cove Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Casa of Wyoming County | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia | NF liquid biopsy program | $10,000 |
| The United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties | United Way Community Impact Fund | $10,000 |
| Volunteers in Medicine | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Candys Place | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Hunters Sharing the Harvest Inc | HSH Venison Distribution FUND | $5,000 |
| Maternal & Family Health Services Inc | MFHS Fourth Trimester Supportive Services | $5,000 |
| Misericordia University | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| North Branch Land Trust | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Osterhout Free Library | Educational Programs and Library Operations | $5,000 |
| The Luzerne Foundation | Charitable Event | $3,500 |
| Leadership Wilkes-Barre | Leadership Northeast FUND | $2,500 |
| Leadership Wilkes-Barre | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Fine Arts Fiesta | Main stage programming | $2,000 |
| Fork Over Love | Fork Over Love | $2,000 |
| Luzerne County Historical Society | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| McGlynn Center | McGlynn Center After-School and Summer Programs | $2,000 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania Chamber Music Society | Student Advocate Patron FUND | $2,000 |
| Dinners for Kids Inc | Feeding hungry children | $1,000 |
| The Luzerne Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Margaret S Morris
- Jonathan P Sordoni
- Matthew Sordoni
- William E Sordoni
- Andrew J Sordoni III
Questions people ask
Does Sordoni Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are accepted at any time..
How much does Sordoni Family Foundation give?
$535,354 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Sordoni Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Margaret S Morris (Dir), Jonathan P Sordoni (Dir, Pres, Sec), Matthew Sordoni (Dir, Treas, VP) and William E Sordoni (Dir) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Sordoni Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.