Sociological Initiatives Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Sociological Initiatives Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $277,602 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $24,900 and the largest $44,500. 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$277,602
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$24,900
- Largest grant$44,500
- Assets$5.7 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $185,000 the year before.
100% of its 2024 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 | $183,921 | 9 | $5.2 million |
| 2023 | $185,000 | 9 | $5.7 million |
| 2024 | $277,602 | 11 | $5.7 million |
How to apply
Sociological Initiatives Foundation Inc 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 Sociological Initiatives Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 2 | $49,960 |
| California | 2 | $49,929 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $44,900 |
| Florida | 1 | $44,500 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $24,875 |
| Washington | 1 | $23,438 |
| Georgia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of South Florida | Program support | $44,500 |
| Northeastern University - Oakland | Program support | $25,000 |
| Tennessee Health Care Campaign | Program support | $25,000 |
| University of Tennessee | Program support | $24,960 |
| Water Drop la | Program support | $24,929 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute-Puerto Rico Project Center | Program support | $24,900 |
| University of Mississippi | Program support | $24,875 |
| University of Washington Center for Human Rights | Program support | $23,438 |
| Jane Place Neighborhood Sustainability Initiative | Program support | $20,000 |
| Northeastern University | Program support | $20,000 |
| Safety Valve Project Inc | Program support | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara Freed
- Ramona Hernandez
- Susan Greenbaum
- Jonathan Gayles
Questions people ask
Does Sociological Initiatives Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sociological Initiatives Foundation Inc give?
$277,602 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $24,900.
Who runs Sociological Initiatives Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Barbara Freed (V.p./Treasurer), Ramona Hernandez (Director), Susan Greenbaum (President/Secretary) and Jonathan Gayles (Director).
What does Sociological Initiatives Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.