Jim and Leah Sohr Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jim and Leah Sohr Family Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $766,800 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $444,300. 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$766,800
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$444,300
- Assets$4.4 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was up from $328,300 the year before.
46% 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 | $328,300 | 10 | $4.8 million |
| 2024 | $766,800 | 11 | $4.4 million |
How to apply
Jim and Leah Sohr 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 8 | $741,800 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Micah | Unrestricted gift | $444,300 |
| Friends of Warner Parks | Unrestricted gift | $200,000 |
| Bubba Foundation | Unrestricted gift | $60,000 |
| Nashville Entrepreuneur Center | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Gentle Barn | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| The Lecum Fund Community Foundation SC | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Wings for Kids | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Cente | Unrestricted gift | $7,500 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Project Return | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Voices for A Safer TN | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James M Sohr
- Leah E Sohr
Questions people ask
Does Jim and Leah Sohr Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jim and Leah Sohr Family Foundation give?
$766,800 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Jim and Leah Sohr Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James M Sohr (Director) and Leah E Sohr (Director).