Private foundation · EIN 46-1369562 · Newport Beach, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Soliman 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: 8 grants paid, $43K total, median $4,000. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$43K
Median grant
$4,000
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.9M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 6 of 8 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Archangel Michael ChurchSanta Ana, CADonation$10K
Pope Kyrillos the 6th Mission CorpTustin, CADonation$10K
Pope Kyrillos the 6th Mission CorpTustin, CADonation$10K
SF Moma MuseumSan Francisco, CADonation$3,955
Mariners ChurchIrvine, CADonation$1,289
Laguna Art MuseumLaguna Beach, CADonation$176

About this foundation

Soliman Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Newport Beach, California, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 Soliman 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 Soliman Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $43K across 8 grants, a median of $4,000.

Where does Soliman Foundation give?

California (8 grants), per its latest filing.

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