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The Mona L Soderstrom and Edward F Sher Foundation

Preselected recipients only Henderson, Nevada · EIN 880465093

The Mona L Soderstrom and Edward F Sher Foundation is a private foundation in Henderson, Nevada. In tax year 2024 it gave $43,622 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $29,500 the year before.

82% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$29,5003$901,110
2024$43,62211$975,714

How to apply

The Mona L Soderstrom and Edward F Sher 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Mona L Soderstrom and Edward F Sher Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California2$25,000
Utah3$10,000
New York1$3,000
Hawaii2$2,000
North Carolina1$2,000
Florida1$1,122
Tennessee1$500

Grants paid in 2024

All 11 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Eisenhower Medical
Rancho Mirage, CA
Charity-general donation$20,000
Coronado Hospital Foundation (Sharp)
Coronado, CA
Charity-general donation$5,000
Roots Charter School
West Valley, UT
Charity-general donation$5,000
Catholic Community Services
Salt Lake City, UT
Charity-general donation$3,500
Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Staten Island, NY
Charity-general donation$3,000
The Samaritan's Purse
Boone, NC
Charity-general donation$2,000
Murray Soccer Club
Murray, UT
Charity-general donation$1,500
Shriners Children's
Tampa, FL
Charity-general donation$1,122
The Living Pono Project
Paia, HI
Charity-general donation$1,000
Maui Humane Society
Puunene, HI
Charity-general donation$1,000
St Jude
Memphis, TN
Charity-general donation$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Mona L Soderstrom and Edward F Sher Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Mona L Soderstrom and Edward F Sher Foundation give?

$43,622 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.

Who runs The Mona L Soderstrom and Edward F Sher Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Edward Sher (Director & Trustee) and Mona Soderstrom-Sher (Director & Trustee).

What does The Mona L Soderstrom and Edward F Sher Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health.

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