Sonya Staff Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Sonya Staff Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Lake Success, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $216,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$216,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$22,075
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was down from $350,000 the year before.
31% of its 2024 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 | $350,000 | 15 | $169,303 |
| 2024 | $216,000 | 13 | $22,075 |
How to apply
Sonya Staff Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Sonya Staff Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $106,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $80,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Council for Veterans Affairs - Constructing Whiteness | Funding for education and research. | $50,000 |
| Health Global Access Project | Funding for health related education and research. | $50,000 |
| Ophelia Media Films Inc | Funding for documentaries and education. | $30,000 |
| Correctional Association of NY | Funding for education and research. | $15,000 |
| Center for Transformative ActionPrisoner Express | Funding for prison education programs. | $10,000 |
| Human Rights Defense Center | Funding for education and legal research. | $10,000 |
| Redwood Justice Fund - Prison Radio Project | Funding for education and civil rights. | $10,000 |
| Women & Justice Project Tides Center | Funding for legal services for victims of domestic violence. | $10,000 |
| Artist Alliance Inc | Funding for education - creation of websites | $10,000 |
| NC Survivors Union Inc | Funding for legal education. | $10,000 |
| Irondale Productions Inc | Funding for youth in theater. | $5,000 |
| Worker's Circle | Funding for education and youth programs. | $5,000 |
| Certain Days | Funding for education and calendar production. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Eve Rosahn
- Daniel Schaffer
- Debra Schaffer
- Jesse Schaffer
Questions people ask
Does Sonya Staff Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sonya Staff Foundation Inc give?
$216,000 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Sonya Staff Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Eve Rosahn (President & Director), Daniel Schaffer (Director & Secretary/Treas), Debra Schaffer (Director) and Jesse Schaffer (Director).
What does Sonya Staff Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and arts and culture.