Jennifer and Jonathan Allan Soros Founda
Preselected recipients only
Jennifer and Jonathan Allan Soros Founda is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $13.2 million in 52 grants; the typical grant was $135,000 and the largest $1.4 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$13.2 million
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$135,000
- Largest grant$1.4 million
- Assets$259 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was up from $6.3 million 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 | $6.3 million | 45 | $257 million |
| 2024 | $13.2 million | 52 | $259 million |
How to apply
Jennifer and Jonathan Allan Soros Founda 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 Jennifer and Jonathan Allan Soros Founda funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 19 | $5.5 million |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $2.7 million |
| California | 6 | $1.9 million |
| Maryland | 6 | $506,200 |
| Illinois | 2 | $500,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $450,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $300,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $300,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $300,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $203,200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | General support | $1.4 million |
| Give Lively Foundation | General support | $1.0 million |
| NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund Inc | General support | $1.0 million |
| New Public | General support | $1.0 million |
| Women for Women International | General support | $1.0 million |
| Sanctuary for Families Inc | General support | $600,000 |
| Giving Tuesday | General support | $500,000 |
| Protect Democracy Project | General support | $500,000 |
| Women for Afghan Women | General support | $500,000 |
| Home Project USA Inc | General support | $450,000 |
| Panorama Global | General support | $450,000 |
| The Smile & Olive Foundation | General support | $360,000 |
| Transform Finance | General support | $350,000 |
| Justice for Migrant Women | General support | $300,000 |
| Solar Sister | General support | $300,000 |
| Tahirih Justice Center | General support | $300,000 |
| Too Young to Wed | General support | $300,000 |
| Women's Earth Alliance | General support | $300,000 |
| Blue Star Families | General support | $250,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund Inc | General support | $250,000 |
| Karama | General support | $180,000 |
| Population Council Inc | General support | $180,000 |
| Educate Girls | General support | $150,000 |
| Southern Black Girls and Women's Consortium | General support | $150,000 |
| Upwardly Global | General support | $150,000 |
| Worec Saathi Inc | General support | $150,000 |
| Women's Earth and Climate Action Network | General support | $120,000 |
| Friends of the High Line | General support | $100,000 |
| Young Concert Artists | General support | $100,000 |
| Bridge Institute US Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Multiplier | General support | $100,000 |
| Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts | General support | $91,000 |
| Georgetown University | General support | $59,130 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | $53,200 |
| Lesbian Gay Bisexual & Transgender Community Center | General support | $50,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Community Services | General support | $50,000 |
| Friends of Sunbeams School System US NFP | General support | $50,000 |
| Maysles Institute Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater New York | General support | $50,000 |
| Imentor | General support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jonathan Soros
- Jennifer Allan
- Randi Sanders
Questions people ask
Does Jennifer and Jonathan Allan Soros Founda accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jennifer and Jonathan Allan Soros Founda give?
$13.2 million in tax year 2024, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $135,000.
Who runs Jennifer and Jonathan Allan Soros Founda?
Its 2024 filing lists Jonathan Soros (Chairman), Jennifer Allan (President) and Randi Sanders (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Jennifer and Jonathan Allan Soros Founda fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and human services.