Ken Soubry Foundation Inc
Ken Soubry Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Stamford, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 8 grants totaling $559K. Net investment income was $5K.
Ken Soubry Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Ken Soubry Foundation Inc gave $559K across 8 grants in 2022 (avg $70K), top state New York. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $559,499
- +1298.7% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $69,937
- +1298.7% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $69,937
- Primary geography
- New York (45% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Ken Soubry Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Amnesty International ($112K). Together the top 8 received $559K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 24 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ken Soubry Foundation Inc gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2020) to $559K (2022). In 2022 it made 8 grants totaling $559K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amnesty International New York, NY | General Fundgeneral Fundgeneral Fund | $111,900 |
| Braille Los Angeles, CA | General Fund | $111,900 |
| Medecins Sans Fronti San Antonio, TX | General Fund | $111,900 |
| Ghent House - Camphill Chatham, NY | General Fund | $111,899 |
| Refugees International Climate Displacement Program Washington, DC | General Fund | $27,975 |
| Salvation Army Hartford, CT | General Fund | $27,975 |
| Smile Train New York, NY | General Fund | $27,975 |
| Waterorg Kansas City, MO | General Fund | $27,975 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $-17,761 | $575,023 | $559,499 | 8 | $559,499 | $4,881 | $17,129 |
| 2021 | $604,451 | $71,514 | $53,143 | $40,000 | 8 | $40,000 | $71,395 | $33,402 |
| 2020 | $586,080 | $166,109 | $41,595 | $35,000 | 8 | — | $165,846 | $26,926 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ken Soubry Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ken Soubry Foundation Inc is led by John Esdaile, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
John Esdaile
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Norris
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trevor Esdaile
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Goldsmith
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Esdaile
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Flo Kelly (2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Ken Soubry Foundation Inc
How much does Ken Soubry Foundation Inc give each year?
Ken Soubry Foundation Inc gave $559K across 8 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $40K across 8 grants.
What is Ken Soubry Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Ken Soubry Foundation Inc's median grant in 2022 was $69,937, and its average grant was $69,937, across 8 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ken Soubry Foundation Inc give grants?
Ken Soubry Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (20%) and Texas (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Ken Soubry Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ken Soubry Foundation Inc's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ken Soubry Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Ken Soubry Foundation Inc's largest 2022 grantees include Amnesty International ($111,900), Braille ($111,900) and Medecins Sans Fronti ($111,900), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How much is Ken Soubry Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Ken Soubry Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $17K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Ken Soubry Foundation Inc's EIN?
Ken Soubry Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1383531. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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