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Sonder Foundation is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2010. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $1.5M. Annual income is reported at $589K. Total assets have grown from $502K in 2011 to $1.6M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New Jersey and New York. According to available records, Sonder Foundation has made 87 grants totaling $273K, with a median grant of $1K. The foundation has distributed between $80K and $103K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $103K distributed across 28 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $25K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 36 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New Jersey, New York, Maryland, which account for 87% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 34 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Sonder Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 87 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NJ, NY, MD.
Sonder Foundation has distributed a total of $273K across 87 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $25K.
Sonder Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sonder Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claire A Walls | Pres, Dir, Sec | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$85K
Total Assets
$1.6M
Fair Market Value
$1.6M
Net Worth
$1.6M
Grants Paid
$80K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$53K
Distribution Amount
$76K
Total Grants
87
Total Giving
$273K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
36
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medecins Sans Frontieres Usa Inc - Doctors WithoutMedical & humanitarian assistance in Gaza | Hagerstown, MD | $20K | 2023 |
| Montclair Child Development CenterTeacher Merit Bonuses for Montclair & Glenridge | Montclair, NJ | $10K | 2023 |
| Newark Museum AssociationFor preservation & display of African art collection | Newark, NJ | $10K | 2023 |
| Teach For America IncNew Jersey Program | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Black Public Media IncNCU Digital Medial Fellowship | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Montclair Art MuseumArt Start Program for low income residents of Montclair or Essex County residents attending MCDC | Montclair, NJ | $5K | 2023 |
| University Of California Berkeley Foundation - BerBerkeley Law Human Rights Center | Berkeley, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Sharron Millers Academy For The Performing Arts InJoyce Copeland Scholarship Fund | Montclair, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| Montclair Scholarship Fund IncGary F. Whitlock Memorial Scholarship Fund | Montclair, NJ | $2K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Yogi IncSocial Justice programming at Museum | Little Falls, NJ | $2K | 2023 |
| Her Justice IncGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Montclair Shared Housing Association IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Montclair, NJ | $1K | 2023 |
| Partners For Women And Justice Incassistance to victims of domestic abuse | Bloomfield, NJ | $1K | 2023 |
| Human Needs Food Pantry IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Montclair, NJ | $1K | 2023 |
| William J Brennan Jr Center For Justice IncVoting Rights work | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Yale Law School Yale Law School FundFunds for low income students | New Haven, CT | $1K | 2023 |
| Young Mens Christian Association Of MontclairProgramming for low income participants | Montclair, NJ | $1K | 2023 |
| Montclair Film Festival IncTo support low income Montclair residents in attending Montclair film courses | Montclair, NJ | $1K | 2023 |
| Center For Independence Of The Disabled In New YorGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Montclair Free Public Library Foundation IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Montclair, NJ | $250 | 2023 |
| Succeed 2gether IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Montclair, NJ | $250 | 2023 |
| West Tisbury Library Foundation IncGeneral & Unrestricted | West Tisbury, MA | $250 | 2023 |
| Overseas Neighbors IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Montclair, NJ | $200 | 2023 |
| Friends Of Anderson Park A New Jersey Nonprofit CoGeneral & Unrestricted | Montclair, NJ | $200 | 2023 |
| Montclair Ambulance UnitGeneral & Unrestricted | Montclair, NJ | $200 | 2023 |
| Montclair Historical SocietyGeneral & Unrestricted | Montclair, NJ | $200 | 2023 |
| Gates Philanthropy PartnersAgricultural Development in sub-Saharan Africa | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2022 |
| Imani IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Montclair, NJ | $10K | 2022 |
| Juvenile Law CenterGeneral & Unrestricted | Philadelphia, PA | $1K | 2022 |
| Montclair State University Foundation IncScholarship Fund for Low income students attending the Cali School of Music | Montclair, NJ | $1K | 2022 |
| Yale Law School Yale Law School Fund (Obsolete)funds for low income students | New Haven, CT | $1K | 2022 |