Private foundation · EIN 82-0740486 · Santa Monica, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sophiagrace 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: 1 grants paid, $2.8M total, median $2.8M. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$2.8M
Median grant
$2.8M
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Various Organization - AttachmentSanta Monica, CAGeneral and program supports$2.8M

About this foundation

Sophiagrace Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Santa Monica, California, administered in care of Christina Singleton, tax-exempt since 2017. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Sophiagrace 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 Sophiagrace Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.8M across 1 grants, a median of $2.8M.

Where does Sophiagrace Foundation give?

California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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