Soli Deo Gloria Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Soli Deo Gloria Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $464,400 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $1,950 and the largest $450,000. 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$464,400
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$1,950
- Largest grant$450,000
- Assets$7.8 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $70,955 the year before.
25% of its 2025 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 | $92,606 | 10 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $70,955 | 15 | $5.1 million |
| 2025 | $464,400 | 8 | $7.8 million |
How to apply
Soli Deo Gloria 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 Soli Deo Gloria Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1 | $450,000 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $5,100 |
| Colorado | 1 | $3,600 |
| Georgia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $2,700 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Giveclear Foundation | Gift to a donor advised fund at a public charity to carry out charitable grantmaking consistent with the foundation's exempt purposes | $450,000 |
| The New Horizons Foundation | General support | $3,600 |
| Mission to the World | General support | $3,000 |
| Missions Development International | General support | $2,400 |
| Resourcing Christian Education | General support | $1,500 |
| Servant Group International | General support | $1,500 |
| Daystar Counseling Ministries Inc | General support | $1,200 |
| Josiah Venture | General support | $1,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Benjamin T Patton
- Elisabeth Guthrie
- Julia P Humphrey
Questions people ask
Does Soli Deo Gloria Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Soli Deo Gloria Foundation give?
$464,400 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $1,950.
Who runs Soli Deo Gloria Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Benjamin T Patton (President), Elisabeth Guthrie (Secretary) and Julia P Humphrey (Treasurer).
What does Soli Deo Gloria Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and international.