Sound Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Sound Foundation Inc is a private foundation in West Tisbury, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $61,288 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $9,000 and the largest $26,137. 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$61,288
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$9,000
- Largest grant$26,137
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2025 was down from $127,179 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $100,390 | 7 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $127,179 | 2 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $61,288 | 5 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Sound 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.
What Sound Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 5 | $61,288 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Bluffs Elementary School | Education | $26,137 |
| Martha's Vineyard Regional High School | Education | $21,091 |
| Island Autism Group | Charity | $9,000 |
| West Tisbury Library | Charity | $3,700 |
| Island Children's School | Education | $1,360 |
Officers and trustees
- Scarlet S Johnson
- Julie Saunders
- Dana Nachbar
Questions people ask
Does Sound Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sound Foundation Inc give?
$61,288 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $9,000.
Who runs Sound Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Scarlet S Johnson (President), Julie Saunders (Treasurer) and Dana Nachbar (Clerk).
What does Sound Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.