Somebody Else Fund
Accepts applications
Somebody Else Fund is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $13,200 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $3,300 and the largest $3,300. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$13,200
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$3,300
- Largest grant$3,300
- Assets$273,449
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $4,880 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,300 | 4 | $88,677 |
| 2024 | $4,880 | 4 | $94,298 |
| 2025 | $13,200 | 4 | $273,449 |
How to apply
| Contact | Jay Beard-Coles 2870 Peachtree Road NW, Atlanta, Ga 30305, CA |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (416) 770-5773, jmart323@att.net |
| What to submit | Proposals should include the following: 1 Brief description of the organization and program in need 2 Name of organizations officer 3 Amount requested and other expected sources of support 4A copy of the IRS exemption letter |
| Deadlines | The Board of Directors will consider grant requests quarterly each year. |
| Restrictions | This program is designed to sponsor other 501C3 organizations which exist to support sustainability stability and safety of life on the planet with an emphasis on environmental protection climate change solutions and responsible human habitation. We will give the funds to other 501C3 organizations that work in the area above. The organizations that we provide funds to must be well-established and provide access to their form 990 annual reports and financial statements. We expect to give away to other organizations up to 70% of our funds that we are able to raise. At the beginning the organization will focus on supporting 501C3 approved organizations in the United States. |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $3,300 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,300 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,300 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carrie Schwarz NIJC | Unrestricted | $3,300 |
| American Bird Conservancy | Unrestricted | $3,300 |
| Feeding America | Unrestricted | $3,300 |
| Immigrant Defenders Law Center | unrestricted | $3,300 |
Officers and trustees
- Avery Jay Beard Colex
- Martin Beard Coles
- Eli Shahar
- Ariel Rose Shahar
Questions people ask
Does Somebody Else Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The Board of Directors will consider grant requests quarterly each year.
How much does Somebody Else Fund give?
$13,200 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $3,300.
Who runs Somebody Else Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Avery Jay Beard Colex (President), Martin Beard Coles (Treasurer), Eli Shahar (Vice-President) and Ariel Rose Shahar (Secretary).