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Sonscope Foundation is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $21M. Annual income is reported at $8.1M. Total assets have grown from $1.5M in 2013 to $21M in 2024. 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 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Tennessee and Colorado. According to available records, Sonscope Foundation has made 81 grants totaling $4.1M, with a median grant of $25K. The foundation has distributed between $884K and $2.2M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2.2M distributed across 44 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $300K, with an average award of $51K. The foundation has supported 30 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Colorado, which account for 68% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$39K
Largest Grant
$300K
Based on 22 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.
Sonscope Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 81 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TN, PA, CO.
Sonscope Foundation has distributed a total of $4.1M across 81 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $51K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $300K.
Sonscope Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sonscope Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Fischer | Pres, Dir, Sec, Treas | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$21M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$21M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
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Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
81
Total Giving
$4.1M
Average Grant
$51K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
30
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope InternationalGeneral & Unrestricted | Lancaster, PA | $250K | 2023 |
| The Baylor SchoolLupton Annex Project | Chattanooga, TN | $224K | 2023 |
| Praxis IncGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $125K | 2023 |
| AxisGeneral & Unrestricted | Colorado Spgs, CO | $110K | 2023 |
| Sinapis GroupGeneral & Unrestricted | Wheaton, IL | $55K | 2023 |
| Fdm FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Raleigh, NC | $50K | 2023 |
| Christian Alliance For OrphansGeneral & Unrestricted | Mclean, VA | $40K | 2023 |
| Maclellan Center For Global Christian EducationGeneral & Unrestricted | Chattanooga, TN | $35K | 2023 |
| Care For Children Usa IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Leawood, KS | $25K | 2023 |
| Signal Mountain Presbyterian ChurchGeneral & Unrestricted | Signal Mtn, TN | $25K | 2023 |
| House University Ministries Of ChattanoogaGeneral & Unrestricted | Chattanooga, TN | $25K | 2023 |
| 1040 Connections IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Chattanooga, TN | $25K | 2023 |
| Ceo Forum IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Highland Village, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Covenant Presbyterian Of The Vail ValleyGeneral & Unrestricted | Vail, CO | $15K | 2023 |
| Impact Investing Charitable Foundation IncDONOR ADVISER FUND | Lenexa, KS | $150K | 2022 |
| Chattanooga Christian Community FoundationDONOR ADVISER FUND - Sonscope Fund | Chattanooga, TN | $100K | 2022 |
| Vail Religious FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Vail, CO | $67K | 2022 |
| Prep Public SchoolsGeneral & Unrestricted | Chattanooga, TN | $20K | 2022 |
| First Things First IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Chattanooga, TN | $11K | 2022 |