So Inclined Philanthropic Foundation
So Inclined Philanthropic Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $17.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $521K.
So Inclined Philanthropic Foundation at a glance
In short: So Inclined Philanthropic Foundation gave $1.2M across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $235K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,175,000
- +254.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -37.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $235,000
- +466.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $60,000
- Total assets
- $17,218,654
- +13.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (90% 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 So Inclined Philanthropic Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Stanford Cancer Institute ($1.0M). Together the top 5 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 28 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How So Inclined Philanthropic Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 161% of 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $332K (2023) to $1.6M (2020). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford Cancer Institute Palo Alto, CA | Supporting Cancer Research | $1,000,000 |
| American Friends of TEL Aviv University Inc New York, NY | Supporting Higher Education | $89,000 |
| San Mateo County Health Foundation San Mateo, CA | Supporting Medical Clinics | $60,000 |
| Thunderbird Lodge Preservation Society Incline Village, NV | Supporting Historical Site Preservation | $25,000 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence Washington, DC | Supporting Gun Violence Prevention | $1,000 |
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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 | $17,218,654 | $3,025,516 | $1,259,210 | $1,175,000 | 5 | $1,204,350 | $520,612 | $748,797 |
| 2023 | $15,225,558 | $1,816,140 | $417,271 | $331,870 | 8 | $361,350 | $277,543 | $624,920 |
| 2022 | $13,483,123 | $1,357,630 | $661,152 | $585,500 | 5 | $599,325 | $104,839 | $765,148 |
| 2021 | $22,191,283 | $4,393,824 | $1,427,406 | $1,350,967 | 5 | $1,369,300 | $1,377,984 | $1,093,095 |
| 2020 | $24,295,078 | $24,176,402 | $1,827,374 | $1,583,633 | 5 | — | $14,738,611 | $658,017 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, So Inclined Philanthropic Foundation reported a distributable amount of $749K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
So Inclined Philanthropic Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sandra Shmunis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vladimir G. Shmunis
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
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 So Inclined Philanthropic Foundation
How much does So Inclined Philanthropic Foundation give each year?
So Inclined Philanthropic Foundation gave $1.2M across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $332K across 8 grants.
What is So Inclined Philanthropic Foundation's typical grant size?
So Inclined Philanthropic Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $60,000, and its average grant was $235,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does So Inclined Philanthropic Foundation give grants?
So Inclined Philanthropic Foundation gives mostly in California: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (8%).
Does So Inclined Philanthropic Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on So Inclined Philanthropic Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are So Inclined Philanthropic Foundation's largest grantees?
So Inclined Philanthropic Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Stanford Cancer Institute ($1,000,000), American Friends of TEL Aviv University Inc ($89,000) and San Mateo County Health Foundation ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is So Inclined Philanthropic Foundation?
So Inclined Philanthropic Foundation reported $17.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $749K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is So Inclined Philanthropic Foundation's EIN?
So Inclined Philanthropic Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3809081. 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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