Joe Sonken Charitable Trust
Joe Sonken Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Hollywood, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $280K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K.
Joe Sonken Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Joe Sonken Charitable Trust gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,000
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,000
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $279,990
- -7.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Joe Sonken Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hollywood Boys & Girls Club ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (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 Joe Sonken Charitable Trust gives
- Giving fell 80% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 47% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $5K (2024) to $25K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Boys & Girls Club Hollywood, FL | Benefit Underprivildeged Children | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $279,990 | $14,149 | $37,729 | $5,000 | 1 | $7,500 | $16,012 |
| 2023 | $303,570 | $12,238 | $44,551 | $7,000 | 2 | $10,000 | $15,323 |
| 2022 | $335,883 | $-61,160 | $59,717 | $23,000 | 12 | $26,000 | $18,356 |
| 2021 | $456,760 | $16,924 | $61,214 | $24,500 | 14 | $27,500 | $20,466 |
| 2020 | $501,050 | $-70,498 | $85,639 | $23,000 | 13 | — | $20,675 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joe Sonken Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Joe Sonken Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gary Hacker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$18K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Michael Zier
Trustee
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$18K (2020) → $10K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $10K, to Michael Zier (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Joe Sonken Charitable Trust
How much does Joe Sonken Charitable Trust give each year?
Joe Sonken Charitable Trust gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7K across 2 grants.
How large is Joe Sonken Charitable Trust?
Joe Sonken Charitable Trust reported $280K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Joe Sonken Charitable Trust operate?
Joe Sonken Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Florida.
What is Joe Sonken Charitable Trust's EIN?
Joe Sonken Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-6077181. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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