Private foundation · EIN 75-3206038 · Newark, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sonecha 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: 7 grants paid, $487K total, median $50K. 57% of grants stayed in Delaware.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$487K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in DE
57%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Freire FoundationPhiladelphia, PASupport of organization's activities$200K
Share & Care FoundationRochelle Park, NJSupport of organization's activities$150K
Food Bank of DelawareNewark, DESupport of organization's activities$60K
West End Neighborhood HouseWilmington, DESupport of organization's activities$50K
Habitat for HumanityWilmington, DESupport of organization's activities$25K
The Career WardrobePhiladelphia, PASupport of organization's activities$1,023
Hockessin Fire CompanyHockessin, DESupport of organization's activities$500

By state: Pennsylvania 2 · New Jersey 1 · Delaware 4

About this foundation

Sonecha Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Newark, Delaware, administered in care of Jay Sonecha, tax-exempt since 2008. 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 Sonecha 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 Sonecha Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $487K across 7 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Sonecha Family Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (2 grants), New Jersey (1 grants), Delaware (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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