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Theo Sophia Charity

Preselected recipients only Bloomington, Illinois · EIN 824335641

Theo Sophia Charity is a private foundation in Bloomington, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $375,900 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $250,900. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $305,000 the year before.

20% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$90,0002$3.8 million
2024$305,0004$4.9 million
2025$375,9005$5.4 million

How to apply

Theo Sophia Charity 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.

Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica

What Theo Sophia Charity funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Maryland.

StateGrantsAmount
Maryland2$260,900
Illinois2$100,000
Colorado1$15,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Baltimore Classical Academy
Timonium, MD
Education$250,900
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Bloomington, IL
Educational$75,000
Team Org
Aurora, IL
Missions$25,000
We Ignite Nations
Arvada, CO
Missions$15,000
Christian Community Center
Baltimore, MD
Education$10,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Theo Sophia Charity accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Theo Sophia Charity give?

$375,900 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.

Who runs Theo Sophia Charity?

Its 2025 filing lists Amanda Bozek (Secretary), Zachary Nayak (Treasurer) and Marcia Nayak (President).

What does Theo Sophia Charity fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.

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