Jim and Leah Sohr Family Foundation
The Jim and Leah Sohr Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. In its 2024 filing, it reported making grants to 11 organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Tennessee.
Jim and Leah Sohr Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Jim and Leah Sohr Family Foundation gave $767K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $70K), mostly in Tennessee. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $766,800
- +133.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $69,709
- +112.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,022,651
- -13.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jim and Leah Sohr Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2002 Tyne Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37215
Phone: (615) 665-2303
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jim and Leah Sohr Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Congregation Micah ($444K). Together the top 10 received $762K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 60 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee, 3% to South Carolina, and 1% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jim and Leah Sohr Family Foundation open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $120K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $34K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 328% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 347% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $179K (2021) to $767K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $767K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Micah Brentwood, TN | Unrestricted Gift | $444,300 |
| Friends of Warner Parks Nashville, TN | Unrestricted Gift | $200,000 |
| Bubba Foundation Nashville, TN | Unrestricted Gift | $60,000 |
| Nashville Entrepreuneur Center Nashville, TN | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| Gentle Barn Christiana, TN | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| The Lecum Fund North Charleston, SC | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| Wings for Kids Charleston, SC | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Cente Nashville, TN | Unrestricted Gift | $7,500 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | Unrestricted Gift | $5,000 |
| Project Return Nashville, TN | Unrestricted Gift | $5,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,022,651 | $210,761 | $821,792 | $766,800 | 11 | $766,800 | $178,705 | $220,780 |
| 2023 | $4,654,320 | $1,054,305 | $358,056 | $328,300 | 10 | $328,300 | $803,550 | $174,531 |
| 2022 | $3,983,310 | $173,531 | $429,739 | $396,200 | 12 | $396,200 | $147,489 | $195,653 |
| 2021 | $4,240,098 | $410,733 | $222,279 | $179,200 | 6 | $179,200 | $379,317 | $222,680 |
| 2020 | $4,053,949 | $493,548 | $378,172 | $340,322 | 21 | — | $464,912 | $204,626 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jim and Leah Sohr Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $221K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included unrestricted gifts to a congregation, parks organization, foundation, medical center, and other organizations. Among the grantees whose missions are described, Friends of the Warner Parks says it preserves, protects, and stewards Percy Warner and Edwin Warner Parks. Friends of the Israel Defense Forces says it provides support for the health, well-being, and education of Israel’s protectors. Project Return describes its work as supporting people recently released from prison and addressing challenges they face.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $766,800. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $444,300, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants were $444,300 to Congregation Micah in Brentwood, Tennessee; $200,000 to Friends of Warner Parks in Nashville; and $60,000 to Bubba Foundation in Nashville. Other reported grants included $10,000 each to Nashville Entrepreneur Center, Gentle Barn, The Lecum Fund, and Wings for Kids; $7,500 to Vanderbilt University Medical Center; and $5,000 each to Friends of Israel Defense Forces, Project Return, and Voices for a Safer TN. The filing lists the grants as unrestricted gifts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James M. Sohr and Leah E. Sohr as directors.
Jim and Leah Sohr Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James M. Sohr
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Leah E. Sohr
Director
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 Jim and Leah Sohr Family Foundation
How much does Jim and Leah Sohr Family Foundation give each year?
Jim and Leah Sohr Family Foundation gave $767K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $328K across 10 grants.
What is Jim and Leah Sohr Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Jim and Leah Sohr Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $69,709, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jim and Leah Sohr Family Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Jim and Leah Sohr Family Foundation give grants?
Jim and Leah Sohr Family Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (6 grants).
Does Jim and Leah Sohr Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jim and Leah Sohr Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jim and Leah Sohr Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Jim and Leah Sohr Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Congregation Micah ($444,300), Friends of Warner Parks ($200,000) and Bubba Foundation ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jim and Leah Sohr Family Foundation?
Jim and Leah Sohr Family Foundation reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $767K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $221K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jim and Leah Sohr Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included unrestricted gifts to a congregation, parks organization, foundation, medical center, and other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jim and Leah Sohr Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jim and Leah Sohr Family Foundation's EIN?
Jim and Leah Sohr Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6810134. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jim and Leah Sohr Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Jim and Leah Sohr Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jim-and-leah-sohr-family-foundation-morg_2d9dc5fe859c4e339349d05bcb177b28
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