Oscar and Mona Sokol Foundation
Accepts applications
Oscar and Mona Sokol Foundation is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $100,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $22,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$100,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$22,500
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was down from $100,500 the year before.
17% 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 | $106,700 | 19 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $100,500 | 18 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $100,000 | 18 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ivan N Nossokoff C/O Wells Fargo Bank 16 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (843) 937-4614 |
| What to submit | Written form, dollar amount requested, reason for request, financial statement if applicable, name, address, phone number. If entity, phone number of contact person. |
| Deadlines | February 15th annually |
What Oscar and Mona Sokol Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 13 | $90,000 |
| New York | 4 | $8,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston Jewish Federation | General operating | $22,500 |
| Addlestone Hebrew Academy | General operating | $15,000 |
| Dor Tikvah Synagogue | General operating | $6,700 |
| Emanu El Synagogue | Gerneral operating | $6,700 |
| Chabad of Charleston Inc | General operating | $6,700 |
| Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim | General operating | $6,700 |
| Brith Sholom Beth Israel Synagogue | General operating | $6,700 |
| Medical University of South Carolina | General operating | $6,250 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | General operating | $6,000 |
| College of Charleston Foundation | General operating | $4,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charl | General operating | $3,500 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank Inc | General operating | $3,000 |
| Colel Chabad | General operating | $1,500 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | General operating | $1,500 |
| Oneeighty Place | General operating | $1,250 |
| JCC Housing Corporation | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Hadassah the Womens Zionist | General operating | $500 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | General operating | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ivan N Nossokoff
- Maurice H Wentraub
- Steven Goldberg
- Wells Fargo Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Oscar and Mona Sokol Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: February 15th annually.
How much does Oscar and Mona Sokol Foundation give?
$100,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Oscar and Mona Sokol Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ivan N Nossokoff (Co-Trustee), Maurice H Wentraub (Co-Trustee), Steven Goldberg (Co-Trustee) and Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Oscar and Mona Sokol Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.