DRS Enrico and Esther Sobong Foundation
DRS Enrico and Esther Sobong Foundation is a private foundation, based in Palm Desert, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $20K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K. Net investment income was $138.
DRS Enrico and Esther Sobong Foundation at a glance
In short: DRS Enrico and Esther Sobong Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,907
- +108.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,907
- +108.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,907
- Total assets
- $20,230
- -12.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who DRS Enrico and Esther Sobong Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How DRS Enrico and Esther Sobong Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $914 (2023) to $3K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Non-Profit Orgs Palm Desert, CA | General Fund | $1,907 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,230 | $79 | $2,837 | $1,907 | 1 | $1,907 | $138 |
| 2023 | $22,988 | $481 | $958 | $914 | 1 | $914 | $108 |
| 2022 | $23,465 | $12,744 | $4,613 | $3,437 | 1 | $3,437 | $38 |
| 2021 | $15,334 | $3,404 | $2,675 | $1,925 | 1 | $1,925 | $30 |
| 2020 | $14,605 | $6,366 | $3,191 | $2,350 | 3 | — | $9 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
DRS Enrico and Esther Sobong Foundation is led by Enrico Sobong, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Enrico Sobong
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Esther Sobong
Vice President, Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about DRS Enrico and Esther Sobong Foundation
How much does DRS Enrico and Esther Sobong Foundation give each year?
DRS Enrico and Esther Sobong Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $914 across 1 grant.
How large is DRS Enrico and Esther Sobong Foundation?
DRS Enrico and Esther Sobong Foundation reported $20K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $79.
Where does DRS Enrico and Esther Sobong Foundation operate?
DRS Enrico and Esther Sobong Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is DRS Enrico and Esther Sobong Foundation's EIN?
DRS Enrico and Esther Sobong Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3552149. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 19, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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