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Sojourner Educational Foundation is a private corporation based in SNYDER, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2012. The principal officer is Monte West. It holds total assets of $974K. Annual income is reported at $130K. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of education. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas and Oklahoma. According to available records, Sojourner Educational Foundation has made 19 grants totaling $342K, with a median grant of $20K. Annual giving has grown from $59K in 2020 to $80K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $203K distributed across 12 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $50K, with an average award of $18K. The foundation has supported 8 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Texas and Oklahoma. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$17K
Largest Grant
$35K
Based on 6 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Sojourner Educational Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 19 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, OK.
Sojourner Educational Foundation has distributed a total of $342K across 19 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $18K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $50K.
The application deadline is May 31.
Sojourner Educational Foundation is headquartered in SNYDER, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte West | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Barbara Ruth Sojourner | Vice President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jason West | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$82K
Total Assets
$974K
Fair Market Value
$1.2M
Net Worth
$974K
Grants Paid
$80K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$52K
Distribution Amount
$56K
Total Grants
19
Total Giving
$342K
Average Grant
$18K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
8
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech UniversityEDUCATION | Lubbock, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Hardin -Simmons UniversityEDUCATION | Abilene, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Lubbock Christian UniversityEDUCATION | Lubbock, TX | $30K | 2022 |
| Oklahoma Wesleyan UniversityEDUCATION | Bartlesville, OK | $10K | 2022 |
| Western Texas CollegeEDUCATION | Snyder, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Equine Dental Of TexasEDUCATION | Canyon, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| Abilene Christian UniversityEducation | Abilene, TX | $5K | 2020 |
| University Of Texas - ArlingtonEDUCATION | Arlington, TX | $5K | 2020 |