Sooch Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sooch Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $871,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$871,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$15.8 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $662,000 the year before.
35% 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 | $662,000 | 18 | $14.6 million |
| 2024 | $871,000 | 17 | $15.8 million |
How to apply
Sooch 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Sooch Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 17 | $871,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Youthworks | To support organization's purpose | $100,000 |
| Lifeworks Austn | To support organization's purpose | $100,000 |
| Assistance League of Austin Texas Inc | To support organization's purpose | $60,000 |
| Texas Empowerment Academy | To support organization's purpose | $51,000 |
| Breakthrough Central TX | To support organization's purpose | $50,000 |
| Capital Idea | To support organization's purpose | $50,000 |
| CODE2COLLEGE | To support organization's purpose | $50,000 |
| E4 Youth | To support organization's purpose | $50,000 |
| Foundation Communities | To support organization's purpose | $50,000 |
| Friends of the Children | To support organization's purpose | $50,000 |
| Level | To support organization's purpose | $50,000 |
| Pelotonu | To support organization's purpose | $50,000 |
| San Juan Diego Catholic School | To support organization's purpose | $50,000 |
| Skillpoint Alliance | To support organization's purpose | $50,000 |
| Todos Juntos Learning Center | To support organization's purpose | $50,000 |
| Austin Together | To support organization's purpose | $5,000 |
| United Way | To support organization's purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Navdeep S Sooch
- David R Welland
- John McGovern
- Kelly Sooch
- David Sooch
- Kevin Sooch
Questions people ask
Does Sooch Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sooch Foundation give?
$871,000 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Sooch Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Navdeep S Sooch (President & Treasurer), David R Welland (VP & Secretary), John McGovern (Trustee) and Kelly Sooch (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Sooch Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.