Soros Fund Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Soros Fund Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.6 million in 215 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $566,124. 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$3.6 million
- Number of grants215
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$566,124
- Assets$70.1 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2025 was down from $3.9 million the year before.
45% 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 | $2.3 million | 243 | $66.5 million |
| 2024 | $3.9 million | 363 | $68.2 million |
| 2025 | $3.6 million | 215 | $70.1 million |
How to apply
Soros Fund Charitable 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 Soros Fund Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to New York. It also paid $121,815 in 7 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 105 | $1.9 million |
| Virginia | 3 | $598,284 |
| New Jersey | 22 | $336,788 |
| Massachusetts | 17 | $172,492 |
| District of Columbia | 9 | $117,955 |
| Illinois | 9 | $108,231 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $48,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $47,335 |
| Connecticut | 9 | $41,766 |
| California | 3 | $41,250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation America | General Support | $566,124 |
| Eule Charitable Foundation | Capital Endowment | $300,000 |
| Museum of Chinese in America | General Support | $300,000 |
| Museum of Chinese in America | General Support | $149,745 |
| Delbarton School | General Support | $90,000 |
| Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child | General Support | $90,000 |
| Save Venice Inc | General Support | $79,500 |
| American Museum of Natural History | General Support | $75,000 |
| Georgetown University | General Support | $75,000 |
| School of American Ballet Inc | General Support | $75,000 |
| UP2US Inc | General Support | $75,000 |
| Community Rowing Inc | General Support | $60,000 |
| C3 Brooklyn Inc | General Support | $45,000 |
| Hope East Church | General Support | $45,000 |
| Museum of Chinese in America | General Support | $45,000 |
| Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child | General Support | $45,000 |
| Olana Partnership | General Support | $45,000 |
| The Young Center for Immigrant Childrens Rights | General Support | $45,000 |
| Friends of the Cancer Centre Northern Ireland Canc | General Support | $38,768 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | General Support | $38,001 |
| Harvard University | General Support | $37,500 |
| The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity | General Support | $37,213 |
| Community Synagogue of Tenafly & Englewood | General Support | $36,000 |
| Choral Chameleon Inc | General Support | $34,800 |
| Roosevelt Island Day Nursery Inc | General Support | $30,993 |
| Spark Inside | General Support | $30,708 |
| Brearley School | General Support | $30,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City | General Support | $30,000 |
| Food Education Fund | General Support | $30,000 |
| Friends of Bocconi University Inc | General Support | $30,000 |
| Givedirectly Inc Aka Give Direct Inc | General Support | $30,000 |
| Spikes K9 Fund | General Support | $30,000 |
| Streetwise Partners Incorporated | General Support | $30,000 |
| The Clear Fund | General Support | $30,000 |
| Shady Hill School | General Support | $29,599 |
| Duke University | General Support | $24,000 |
| Big Apple Performing Arts Inc | General Support | $22,500 |
| Trinity Episcopal Schools Corporation | General Support | $22,500 |
| Cahn Fellows Programs Corporation | General Support | $18,750 |
| Human Rights Campaign Foundation | General Support | $18,750 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew Hollenbeck
- Tom Richardson
- Georgia Levenson Keohane
- John Desisto
- Christopher I Naunton
Questions people ask
Does Soros Fund Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Soros Fund Charitable Foundation give?
$3.6 million in tax year 2025, across 215 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Soros Fund Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrew Hollenbeck (Director/President), Tom Richardson (Director/Treasurer/Secretary), Georgia Levenson Keohane (Director) and John Desisto (Vice President As of 7/22/2025) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Soros Fund Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.