Oscar and Mona Sokol Foundation
The Oscar and Mona Sokol Foundation is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. It gave $100,000 across 18 grants in filing year 2025, supporting organizations including Jewish community institutions, a food bank, a housing organization, and humanitarian and educational organizations.
Oscar and Mona Sokol Foundation at a glance
In short: Oscar and Mona Sokol Foundation gave $100K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in South Carolina. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,000
- -0.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,556
- -0.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,617,284
- -1.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Oscar and Mona Sokol Foundation
- Review Cycle
- February 15 annually. The February 15, 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- February 15 annually.
- Contact
Application contact: Ivan N Nossokoff
Mailing address: C/O Wells Fargo Bank 16 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401
Phone: (843) 937-4614
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Oscar and Mona Sokol Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Charleston Jewish Federation ($23K). Together the top 10 received $87K.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 87 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina, 8% to recipients in New York, and 2% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Oscar and Mona Sokol Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 18 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2019) to $120K (2020). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston Jewish Federation Charleston, SC | General Operating | $22,500 |
| Addlestone Hebrew Academy Charleston, SC | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Dor Tikvah Synagogue Charleston, SC | General Operating | $6,700 |
| Emanu El Synagogue Charleston, SC | Gerneral Operating | $6,700 |
| Chabad of Charleston Inc Mt Pleasant, SC | General Operating | $6,700 |
| Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Charleston, SC | General Operating | $6,700 |
| Brith Sholom Beth Israel Synagogue Charleston, SC | General Operating | $6,700 |
| Medical University of South Carolina Charlston, SC | General Operating | $6,250 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom New York, NY | General Operating | $6,000 |
| College of Charleston Foundation Charleston, SC | General Operating | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,617,284 | $149,032 | $183,219 | $100,000 | 18 | $148,517 | $117,988 | $150,632 |
| 2024 | $2,650,791 | $327,871 | $185,031 | $100,500 | 18 | $146,866 | $298,321 | $141,372 |
| 2023 | $2,505,472 | $364,241 | $178,075 | $106,700 | 19 | $149,900 | $333,453 | $137,558 |
| 2022 | $2,311,292 | $9,725 | $185,434 | $100,000 | 16 | $135,449 | $47,170 | $143,520 |
| 2021 | $2,486,414 | $324,932 | $179,470 | $100,000 | 16 | $131,935 | $282,256 | $162,066 |
| 2020 | $2,338,833 | $252,487 | $184,123 | $120,000 | 17 | — | $212,603 | $137,455 |
| 2019 | $2,271,567 | $89,214 | $173,112 | $100,000 | 18 | — | $52,444 | $137,488 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Oscar and Mona Sokol Foundation reported a distributable amount of $151K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. The Charleston Jewish Federation says its mission is to build, secure, and sustain Jewish life in Charleston, Israel, and around the world. Addlestone Hebrew Academy describes itself as a community day school providing education in secular and Judaic studies. Lowcountry Food Bank says its mission is to unite its community in pursuit of equitable, dignified, and consistent access to food. Other supported organizations include a college foundation, a medical university, synagogues, a homelessness service provider, and an organization supporting emergency medical services in Israel.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $100,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $22,500, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grants included $22,500 to Charleston Jewish Federation, $15,000 to Addlestone Hebrew Academy, and $6,700 each to Dor Tikvah Synagogue, Emanu El Synagogue, Chabad of Charleston, Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim, and Brith Sholom Beth Israel Synagogue. Other grants included $6,250 to Medical University of South Carolina, $6,000 to American Friends of Magen David Adom, $4,000 to College of Charleston Foundation, $3,500 to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston, and $3,000 to Lowcountry Food Bank.
The foundation’s filing says applicants should submit a written request stating the amount requested and reason for the request, along with a financial statement if applicable, the applicant’s name and contact details, and—if applying as an entity—the contact person’s phone number. It lists no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ivan N Nossokoff, Maurice H Wentraub, and Steven Goldberg as co-trustees, and Wells Fargo Bank N A as trustee.
Oscar and Mona Sokol Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ivan N. Nossokoff
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$12K (2019) → $15K (2025)
Maurice H. Wentraub
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$12K (2019) → $15K (2025)
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$26K (2019) → $28K (2025)
Steven Goldberg
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$11K (2022) → $15K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Harriet Goldberg (2019–2022) — Co-Trustee
- Former: Charles S. Goldberg (2019–2020) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $28K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Oscar and Mona Sokol Foundation
How much does Oscar and Mona Sokol Foundation give each year?
Oscar and Mona Sokol Foundation gave $100K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $101K across 18 grants.
What is Oscar and Mona Sokol Foundation's typical grant size?
Oscar and Mona Sokol Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,556, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Oscar and Mona Sokol Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does Oscar and Mona Sokol Foundation give grants?
Oscar and Mona Sokol Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charleston, SC (11 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Oscar and Mona Sokol Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Oscar and Mona Sokol Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Oscar and Mona Sokol Foundation's largest grantees?
Oscar and Mona Sokol Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Charleston Jewish Federation ($22,500), Addlestone Hebrew Academy ($15,000) and Dor Tikvah Synagogue ($6,700), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Oscar and Mona Sokol Foundation?
Oscar and Mona Sokol Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $149K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $151K (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.
What does Oscar and Mona Sokol Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. The Charleston Jewish Federation says its mission is to build, secure, and sustain Jewish life in Charleston, Israel, and around the world. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Oscar and Mona Sokol Foundation?
Oscar and Mona Sokol Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Oscar and Mona Sokol Foundation's EIN?
Oscar and Mona Sokol Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-6139525. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 3, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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