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Sophora Foundation is a private corporation based in PALO ALTO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. The principal officer is Frank Rimerman Co Llp. It holds total assets of $729K. Annual income is reported at $154K. Total assets have grown from $519K in 2010 to $729K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of arts & culture. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. According to available records, Sophora Foundation has made 4 grants totaling $105K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $3K in 2020 to $102K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $102K, with an average award of $26K. The foundation has supported 4 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in New York and California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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.
Sophora Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of arts & culture. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 4 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, CA.
Sophora Foundation has distributed a total of $105K across 4 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $26K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $102K.
Sophora Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sophora Foundation is headquartered in PALO ALTO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yan Ke | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| June Li | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$729K
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$713K
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
4
Total Giving
$105K
Average Grant
$26K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
4
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loaves And FishesGENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | Sacramento, CA | $3K | 2020 |
| Goldman Sachs Philanthropy FundGENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | Albany, NY | $102K | 2023 |
| Saratoga Sister CityTO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE CROSS-CULTURAL EVENTS AND ESTABLISH UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITIES OF SARATOGA AND MUKO. | Saratoga, CA | $100 | 2022 |
| Valley Medical Center FoundationTO PROVIDE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR THE MEDICAL STAFF | San Jose, CA | $250 | 2020 |