Mildred M Soefer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mildred M Soefer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Monmouth Beach, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $140,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $4,150 and the largest $50,000. 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$140,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$4,150
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2025 was up from $108,000 the year before.
70% 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 | $121,386 | 11 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $108,000 | 9 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $140,500 | 12 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
Mildred M Soefer Family 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.
What Mildred M Soefer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 8 | $118,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 2 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Beth Shalom | For the rabbi's fund | $50,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Southern NJ | General support | $30,000 |
| Axelrod Performing Arts Center | General support | $20,000 |
| The Maddie Kramer Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Friends of Yad Lakashish | General support | $10,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | General support | $5,000 |
| Lunch Break | General support in memory of milt gottschalk | $3,300 |
| Kellman Brown Academy | General support | $1,800 |
| Lunch Break | General support in memory of milt gottschalk | $1,700 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | General support | $1,500 |
| Impact 100 Jersey Coast | General support | $1,200 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Emily Gottschalk
Questions people ask
Does Mildred M Soefer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mildred M Soefer Family Foundation give?
$140,500 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $4,150.
Who runs Mildred M Soefer Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Emily Gottschalk (Trustee).
What does Mildred M Soefer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and health.