Private foundation · EIN 87-2376150 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Soleri 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: 7 grants paid, $44K total, median $5,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$44K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Peninsula Players Theatre Foundation IncFish Creek, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Sun Prairie High School Band Boosters IncSun Prairie, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Door County TrailsEgg Harbor, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Northern Sky Theater IncFish Creek, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Public Arts Initiative of Egg Harbor IncEgg Harbor, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Sun Prairie Lions Foundation IncSun Prairie, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Friends of the Sullivan County LibraryDushore, PAGeneral & Unrestricted$4,000

By state: Wisconsin 6 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Soleri Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Soleri 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 Soleri Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $44K across 7 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Soleri Foundation give?

Wisconsin (6 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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