Private foundation · EIN 20-6423564 · Omaha, Nebraska

Sokolof Grandchildren Charitable 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $567K total, median $25K. 77% of grants stayed in Nebraska.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$567K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in NE
77%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$10M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundBoston, MAProvide programs for charitable giving$194K
Minneapolis FoundationMinneapolis, MNSupport general programs$115K
Girls Inc of OmahaOmaha, NEEducation programs$35K
Northstar FoundationOmaha, NEEducation programs for young men$30K
Omaha Public LibraryOmaha, NEGeneral support general contribution$28K
Aice IncChevy Chase, MDPromote education regarding american-israeli issues$25K
Project HarmonyOmaha, NEProtect and support children$25K
Youth Emergency ServicesOmaha, NEHousing of youth$25K
Family Housing Advisory Services IncOmaha, NEHomeowner education programs$20K
Jewish Federation of OmahaOmaha, NESupport for the institute of holocaust education and the jewish community center$20K
Latino Center of the Midlands (chicano Awareness Center Inc)Omaha, NESupport community based adult education and skills development$20K
Financial Hope Collaboration (creighton University)Omaha, NEFinancial education in both the workplace and community that changes consumer behavior$15K
Women's Center for AdvancementOmaha, NESupport women's advancement$15K

By state: Nebraska 10 · Massachusetts 1 · Minnesota 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Sokolof Grandchildren Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Omaha, Nebraska, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Sokolof Grandchildren Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Sokolof Grandchildren Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $567K across 13 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Sokolof Grandchildren Charitable Foundation give?

Nebraska (10 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), Minnesota (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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