Private foundation · EIN 27-6968865 · Altadena, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Soares Family 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: 9 grants paid, $98K total, median $6,000. 89% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
9
$98K
Median grant
$6,000
Stays in CA
89%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Saint Elizabeth Parish SchoolAltadena, CAFor educational programs.$45K
Society of St Vincent de PaulAltadena, CAFor assistance to indigent families.$17K
St Luke Church of God in ChristSan Diego, CAFor church ministry$17K
St Elizabeth Catholic ChurchAltadena, CAFor church ministry$9,000
Dominican Sisters of Mission San JoFremont, CAFor church ministry$6,000
Journey House IncPasadena, CAAid foster youth$2,000
St Vincent Meals on WheelsLos Angeles, CAFor assistance to indigent families.$1,000
Catholic Charities of Los Angeles ILos Angeles, CAFor assistance to indigent families.$1,000
Glenmary Home MissionersCincinnati, OHFor mission ministries$200

By state: California 8 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

Soares Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Altadena, California, tax-exempt since 2011. 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 Soares Family 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 Soares Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $98K across 9 grants, a median of $6,000.

Where does Soares Family Foundation give?

California (8 grants), Ohio (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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