Private foundation · EIN 77-0481215 · San Clemente, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sorci 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 16 grants paid, $95K total, median $5,000. 88% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: Limited to organizations the activities of which are within the scope of irc section 501(c)(3).

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
16
$95K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
88%
of grants
Deadline
N/A
Assets
$1.6M

How to apply

Specify the utilization of the funds requested Contact: Paula F Sanchez, 635 Avenida Vaquero, San Clemente, Ca, 4087103009, SORCIFAMILYFOUNDATION@GMAIL.COM Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: Limited to organizations the activities of which are within the scope of irc section 501(c)(3).

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
No Time to WasteSan Jose, CADonation$10K
The Ecology CenterSan Juan Capistrano, CADonation$10K
Kokua Kalihi ValleyHonolulu, HIDonation$10K
Nor Cal AcademySan Jose, CADonation$10K
The Life Center of Santa AnaSanta Ana, CADonation$9,500
Nor Cal AcademySan Jose, CADonation$5,000
San Jose Auxiliary for ChildrenSan Jose, CADonation$5,000
Second Harvest Food BankSan Jose, CADonation$5,000
Laura's HouseAliso Viejo, CADonation$5,000
Operation Freedom PawsGilroy, CADonation$5,000
Waimanalo Health CenterWaimanalo, HIDonation$5,000
Valley VerdeSan Jose, CADonation$5,000
Monkey Tail RanchHollister, CADonation$4,000
Morgan Autism CenterSan Jose, CADonation$2,500
Catholic CharitiesSan Jose, CADonation$2,500
Redlands Community OrchestraRedlands, CADonation$1,000

By state: California 14 · Hawaii 2

About this foundation

Sorci Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Clemente, California, administered in care of Roselee Dague, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Sorci Family 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 Sorci Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $95K across 16 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Sorci Family Foundation give?

California (14 grants), Hawaii (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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