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Sondheimer Foundation is a private corporation based in LOS ANGELES, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. The principal officer is Richard J Sondheimer. It holds total assets of $1.1M. Annual income is reported at $724K. Total assets have decreased from $3.1M in 2011 to $1.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. 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 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, New York and Illinois. According to available records, Sondheimer Foundation has made 68 grants totaling $1.6M, with a median grant of $15K. The foundation has distributed between $488K and $571K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $571K distributed across 22 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $75K, with an average award of $24K. The foundation has supported 28 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 88% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$20K
Largest Grant
$52K
Based on 24 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.
Sondheimer Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 68 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, DC.
Sondheimer Foundation has distributed a total of $1.6M across 68 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $24K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $75K.
Sondheimer Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sondheimer Foundation is headquartered in LOS ANGELES, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Rissman | VICE PRESIDENT | $72K | $0 | $72K |
| Richard J Sondheimer | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND TREASURY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
68
Total Giving
$1.6M
Average Grant
$24K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
28
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Central KitchenCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $75K | 2023 |
| AmericaresCHARITABLE | Stamford, CT | $75K | 2023 |
| Aclu FoundationCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Center For Reproductive RightsCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Voter Participation CenterCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Los AngelesCHARITABLE | Los Angeles, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Cedars-SinaiMEDICAL | Los Angeles, CA | $35K | 2023 |
| NrdcCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| International Rescue CommitteeCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| Center Theatre GroupCHARITABLE | Los Angeles, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Los Angeles Food BankCHARITABLE | Los Angeles, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Los Angeles PhilharmonicCHARITABLE | Los Angeles, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Geffen PlayhouseCHARITABLE | Westwood Village, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Wilshire Boulevard TempleCHARITABLE | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Children'S Hospital Los AngelesMEDICAL | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| KcrwCHARITABLE | Santa Monica, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| KcetCHARITABLE | Costa Mesa, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Southern California Public RadioCHARITABLE | Pasadena, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Naacp LdfCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Magen David AdomCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Ucla FoundationEDUCATIONAL | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Hawaii Community FoundationCHARITABLE | Honolulu, HI | $1K | 2023 |
| The Bail ProjectCHARITABLE | Pasadena, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Givebutter FoundationCHARITABLE | Wilmington, DE | $2K | 2022 |
| Jewish United FundCHARITABLE | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2020 |
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