The Elsa & Peter Soderberg Charitable
Preselected recipients only
The Elsa & Peter Soderberg Charitable is a private foundation in Boca Grande, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.2 million in 18 grants; the typical grant was $130,000 and the largest $1.2 million. 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$4.2 million
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$130,000
- Largest grant$1.2 million
- Assets$35.6 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.1 million the year before.
33% 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 | $3.1 million | 16 | $34.2 million |
| 2024 | $4.2 million | 18 | $35.6 million |
How to apply
The Elsa & Peter Soderberg Charitable 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 Elsa & Peter Soderberg Charitable funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1.3 million |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $667,356 |
| Florida | 4 | $575,718 |
| New York | 3 | $510,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $500,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $207,750 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $110,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $67,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project Hope | General | $1.2 million |
| Path Finder International | General | $567,356 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | General | $500,000 |
| Near East Foundation | General | $325,000 |
| Southwest Florida Community Foundation | General | $275,000 |
| Invest in Kids | General | $207,750 |
| All Faith Food Bank | General | $200,000 |
| Population Services International | General | $150,563 |
| Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene | General | $150,000 |
| A Step Ahead Chattanooga | General | $110,000 |
| Partners in Health | General | $100,000 |
| Diane Fossey Gorilla Fund | General | $100,000 |
| The People-To-Pe Health Foundation Inc Project Hope | General | $100,000 |
| Harvest House | General | $85,718 |
| Purple Heart Homes Inc | General | $67,000 |
| Women Make Movies | General | $35,000 |
| Boma | General | $25,000 |
| Boca Grande United Methodist Church | General | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter Soderberg
- Elsa A Soderberg
- Jessica Millman
- William Weinfeld
- Elizabeth Soderberg
- Elsa Louise Soderberg
- Dennis Brown
- Kirstin Fulkerson
- Andrew Hagen
Questions people ask
Does The Elsa & Peter Soderberg Charitable accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Elsa & Peter Soderberg Charitable give?
$4.2 million in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $130,000.
Who runs The Elsa & Peter Soderberg Charitable?
Its 2024 filing lists Peter Soderberg (President), Elsa A Soderberg (Vice President), Jessica Millman (Executive Director) and William Weinfeld (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Elsa & Peter Soderberg Charitable fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, youth programs and health.