Private foundation · EIN 20-0399480 · Austin, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sooch Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 17 grants paid, $871K total, median $50K. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
17
$871K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$16M

Grants paid in 2024

17 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
American YouthworksAustin, TXTo support organization's purpose$100K
Lifeworks AustnAustin, TXTo support organization's purpose$100K
Assistance League of Austin Texas IncAustin, TXTo support organization's purpose$60K
Texas Empowerment AcademyAustin, TXTo support organization's purpose$51K
Breakthrough Central TxAustin, TXTo support organization's purpose$50K
Capital IdeaAustin, TXTo support organization's purpose$50K
Code2collegePflugerville, TXTo support organization's purpose$50K
E4 YouthAustin, TXTo support organization's purpose$50K
Foundation CommunitiesAustin, TXTo support organization's purpose$50K
Friends of the ChildrenAustin, TXTo support organization's purpose$50K
LevelAustin, TXTo support organization's purpose$50K
PelotonuAustin, TXTo support organization's purpose$50K
San Juan Diego Catholic SchoolAustin, TXTo support organization's purpose$50K
Skillpoint AllianceAustin, TXTo support organization's purpose$50K
Todos Juntos Learning CenterAustin, TXTo support organization's purpose$50K
Austin TogetherAustin, TXTo support organization's purpose$5,000
United WayAustin, TXTo support organization's purpose$5,000

About this foundation

Sooch Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Austin, Texas, administered in care of Navdeep Sooch, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Sooch Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Sooch Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $871K across 17 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Sooch Foundation give?

Texas (17 grants), per its latest filing.

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