Sogi Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sogi Foundation is a private foundation in Holualoa, Hawaii. In tax year 2025 it gave $14,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$14,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$466,208
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2025 was up from $7,000 the year before.
80% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $11,500 | 6 | $421,047 |
| 2023 | $13,000 | 6 | $439,024 |
| 2024 | $7,000 | 5 | $4.4 million |
| 2025 | $14,000 | 5 | $466,208 |
How to apply
Sogi 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 Sogi Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $6,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson Deans Foundation | Education | $5,000 |
| Yale University | Education | $5,000 |
| EmbryRiddle Aeronautical Universit | Education | $2,000 |
| Ruth Acty Elementary School | Education | $1,000 |
| Arizona State University | Education | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jun James Sogi
- Kenneth Sogi
- Kimberly Sogi
Questions people ask
Does Sogi Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sogi Foundation give?
$14,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Sogi Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jun James Sogi (Trustee), Kenneth Sogi (Trustee) and Kimberly Sogi (Trustee).
What does Sogi Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.