Dr Robert C & Tina Sohn Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dr Robert C & Tina Sohn Foundation is a private foundation in Sheffield, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $369,500 in 55 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $32,000. 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$369,500
- Number of grants55
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$32,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was down from $383,349 the year before.
30% 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 | $435,000 | 55 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $383,349 | 61 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $369,500 | 55 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Dr Robert C & Tina Sohn 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Dr Robert C & Tina Sohn Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 27 | $209,000 |
| New York | 19 | $126,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $17,500 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $7,500 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 3 | $3,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shakespeare & Company | General support | $32,000 |
| Cata | General support | $25,000 |
| Jewish Board of Family & Childrens Services Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Beginning With Children Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Center for Eco Technology | General support | $15,000 |
| Figure Skating in Harlem | General support | $15,000 |
| Norman Rockwell Museum | General support | $15,000 |
| Berkshire Grown | General support | $12,500 |
| Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center | General support | $12,500 |
| Berkshire Bounty | General support | $10,000 |
| Jacob's Pillow | General support | $10,000 |
| Kripalu | General support | $10,000 |
| The People's Pantry | General support | $10,000 |
| Weston A Price Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Literacy Network of South Berkshire | General support | $8,000 |
| Action for the Climate Emergency | General support | $7,500 |
| Food & Water Watch | General support | $7,500 |
| Lovelane Special Needs Horseback Riding Program Inc | General support | $5,900 |
| Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies | General support | $5,000 |
| Cornucopia Institute | General support | $5,000 |
| Fast Feet NYC | General support | $5,000 |
| Hospitality Homes | General support | $5,000 |
| Mass Audubon | General support | $5,000 |
| New Marlborough Meeting House | General support | $5,000 |
| Reach Out and Read of Greater Ny | General support | $5,000 |
| Reed Foundation for Autism | General support | $5,000 |
| The Reading Team | General support | $5,000 |
| Triplex Cinema Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| American Ballet Theatre | General support | $4,000 |
| Boston Area Gleaners | General support | $2,500 |
| Boston Ballet | General support | $2,500 |
| Children's Health Defense | General support | $2,500 |
| City Parks Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Cradles to Crayons | General support | $2,500 |
| Flying Cloud Institute | General support | $2,500 |
| Henry Viscardi School | General support | $2,500 |
| Prospect Park Alliance | General support | $2,500 |
| PS 21 Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Uptown Stories | General support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Barry R Shapiro
- Norman Leben
- Stella Lellos
- Raymond S Kasevich
- William Leone
- Daniel Seitz
Questions people ask
Does Dr Robert C & Tina Sohn Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dr Robert C & Tina Sohn Foundation give?
$369,500 in tax year 2025, across 55 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Dr Robert C & Tina Sohn Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Barry R Shapiro (Trustee, President, Ceo), Norman Leben (Trustee, Evp, Cfo), Stella Lellos (Trustee) and Raymond S Kasevich (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Dr Robert C & Tina Sohn Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, science and research and arts and culture.