Private foundation · EIN 20-8477430 · Los Angeles, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Harry and Estelle Soicherfoundation

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: 8 grants paid, $426K total, median $51K. 13% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$426K
Median grant
$51K
Stays in CA
13%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Children's Medical CenterDallas, TXSecond installment of an eight year pledge to construct a new pediatric campus$125K
M D Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TXPurchase of a incucyte sx5 hd/3clr system for the pediatric team$66K
The Children's Hospital Foundation PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PAPurchase an agilent 4200 tape station system$62K
Children's Hospital Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAPurchase of sonosite edge ii vascular access iv equipment$51K
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNSecond installment of a five year pledge to construct a new clinical center$50K
Texas Childrens HospitalHouston, TXEstablish an augmentative and alterntive communication library$45K
Jewish National FundNew York, NYGeneral fund$25K
Wildlife ImagesGrants Pass, ORGeneral fund$1,000

By state: Texas 3 · Pennsylvania 1 · California 1 · Tennessee 1 · New York 1 · Oregon 1

About this foundation

Harry and Estelle Soicherfoundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, administered in care of Stanley B Gitlin, tax-exempt since 2007. 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 Harry and Estelle Soicherfoundation 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 Harry and Estelle Soicherfoundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $426K across 8 grants, a median of $51K.

Where does Harry and Estelle Soicherfoundation give?

Texas (3 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), California (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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