Sonedna Foundation
Accepts applications
Sonedna Foundation is a private foundation in Oxford, Mississippi. In tax year 2024 it gave $958,836 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $31,756 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$958,836
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$31,756
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$7.4 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was up from $736,630 the year before.
75% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $736,630 | 5 | $6.7 million |
| 2024 | $958,836 | 9 | $7.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Morgana Freeman 35, Charleston, MS 38921 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (662) 313-9883 |
| What to submit | No set form |
| Deadlines | No set deadlines |
| Restrictions | Awards must all fall within the mission of the organization |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Sonedna Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 6 | $940,399 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $11,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $3,853 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $3,584 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Early Learning Alliance (Mela) | Help with ms educational programs | $500,000 |
| Charleston Elementary | Help with ms educational programs | $218,047 |
| West Tellahatchie | General purpose- education | $100,810 |
| Institute of Community Services | Day care center | $86,986 |
| Individual | General purpose- education | $31,756 |
| Aspen Institute | General purpose- education | $11,000 |
| Rezilient Kidz | General purpose- education | $3,853 |
| Dollywood Foundation | General purpose | $3,584 |
| Ms Head Start Assocation | General purpose- education | $2,800 |
Officers and trustees
- Morgan Freeman
- Morgana Freeman
- Alexis Freeman
- Kim Moses
- Angela Hilliard Harold
Questions people ask
Does Sonedna Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No set deadlines.
How much does Sonedna Foundation give?
$958,836 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $31,756.
Who runs Sonedna Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Morgan Freeman (President), Morgana Freeman (Vice President), Alexis Freeman (Director) and Kim Moses (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Sonedna Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.