Sos Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sos Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $333,307 in 56 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $110,800. 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$333,307
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$110,800
- Assets$7.4 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2025 was up from $211,524 the year before.
61% 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 | $185,858 | 42 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $211,524 | 37 | $5.9 million |
| 2025 | $333,307 | 56 | $7.4 million |
How to apply
Sos 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 Sos Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Washington. It also paid $9,028 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 36 | $296,498 |
| New York | 2 | $11,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $1,500 |
| Oregon | 2 | $1,500 |
| California | 2 | $1,213 |
| Arizona | 2 | $1,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle University | Charitable gift, scholarships | $110,800 |
| University of Washington | Charitable gift, scholarship | $47,000 |
| Teens in Public Service | Charitable gift | $38,000 |
| Seattle Preparatory School | Charitable gift, scholarship | $25,000 |
| Fred Hutch Cancer Research | Charitable gift | $10,500 |
| Common Threads Project | Charitable gift | $10,000 |
| University of Washington Medicine Advancement | Charitable gift, scholarship | $10,000 |
| We Heart Seattle | Charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Trust A Girl Africa | Charitable gift | $9,028 |
| Rainier Scholars | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Washington Policy Center | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Swedish Foundation | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Cpa Foundation | Charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Orcas Center | Charitable gift | $3,450 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | Charitable gift | $3,000 |
| Rambler Arts | Charitable gift | $2,522 |
| Community Homes | Charitable gift | $2,500 |
| Goals Haiti | Charitable gift | $2,500 |
| Mother Mentors of Whidbey Island | Charitable gift | $2,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit | Charitable gift | $2,000 |
| University District Food Bank | Charitable gift | $2,000 |
| Wa Innocence Project | Charitable gift | $2,000 |
| Achon Uganda Children's Fund | Charitable gift | $1,000 |
| LOOK2JUSTICE | Charitable gift | $1,000 |
| Orcas Island Film Festival | Charitable gift | $1,000 |
| Samamusic Art | Charitable gift | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Charitable gift | $1,000 |
| Desert Community Foundation | Charitable gift, scholarship | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable gift | $1,000 |
| Project Hawaii | Charitable gift | $1,000 |
| Sand Point Arts and Cultural Exchange (Space) | Charitable gift | $1,000 |
| San Juan Island Comm Foundation | Charitable gift | $1,000 |
| Orcas Island Food Bank | Charitable gift | $750 |
| Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart | Charitable gift | $526 |
| Orcas Island Community Foundation | Charitable gift | $500 |
| Smiles Forever | Charitable gift | $500 |
| Wellspring Family Services | Charitable gift | $500 |
| Friends of Pacc | Charitable gift | $500 |
| Issaquah History Museums | Charitable gift | $500 |
| Northwest Harvest | Charitable gift | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph L Brotherton
- Maureen Brotherton
Questions people ask
Does Sos Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sos Foundation give?
$333,307 in tax year 2025, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Sos Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joseph L Brotherton (Director) and Maureen Brotherton (Director).
What does Sos Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.