Sokol Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sokol Family Foundation is a private foundation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.9 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $67,500 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$1.9 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$67,500
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$53.4 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.1 million the year before.
20% 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 | $2.0 million | 12 | $40.5 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 11 | $41.4 million |
| 2025 | $1.9 million | 10 | $53.4 million |
How to apply
Sokol 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.
What Sokol Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 6 | $1.5 million |
| California | 1 | $310,000 |
| Montana | 3 | $108,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Horatio Alger Association | General | $1.0 million |
| For Kids | General | $325,000 |
| American Himalayan Foundation | General | $310,000 |
| Salvation Army | General | $120,000 |
| Park County Community Foundation | General | $100,000 |
| Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art | General | $35,000 |
| Tidewater | General | $15,000 |
| Virginia Sports Hall of Fame | General | $10,000 |
| Bigfork Food Bank | General | $5,000 |
| Bigfork Cultural Center | General | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kelly Sokol
- John Weech
- David Sokol
- Peggy Sokol
Questions people ask
Does Sokol Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sokol Family Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $67,500.
Who runs Sokol Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kelly Sokol (President/Exec Dir), John Weech (Treasurer/Secretary), David Sokol (Director) and Peggy Sokol (Director).
What does Sokol Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.