The Sobecki Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Jackson, Wyoming. Established in 2016, it operates as an independent foundation with a focus on grantmaking across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$22.5M
+14.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
-13.0% YoY
Grant Count
25
-10.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$43K
-2.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sobecki Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants ranging from $2,500 to $200,000, with a median grant size of approximately $11,000–$13,000. Recent grant activity shows the foundation distributes approximately $1.2 million annually across multiple recipients.
Grant Range
of approximately $11,000–$13,000. Recent grant activity shows the foundation distributes approximately $1.2 million annually across multiple recipients.
Ready to take the next step with Sobecki Family Foundation?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Sobecki Family Foundation supports a wide range of cities and communities across the United States. Its geographic reach includes funding in multiple states, including Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington, and others. Major urban centers such as New York, Boston, and Seattle have received support, alongside smaller communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: Approximately $19.6–$25 million (figures vary across filings)
Annual Distributions: Approximately $1.2 million
Annual Expenses: Approximately $1.3 million
Annual Revenue: Approximately $1.67 million
The foundation's assets have shown modest growth, increasing approximately 2.6% from the previous year.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $22,504,825 | $19,578,017 | $19,207,211 |
| Revenue | $5,891,323 | $1,667,354 | $1,030,744 |
| Expenses | $1,142,114 | $1,299,674 | $1,091,596 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,079,000 | $1,248,077 | $984,063 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,828,788 | $835,256 | $207,137 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,416,084 | $1,135,208 | $1,085,879 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
134 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Environmental Defense Fund ($200,000), Regis High School ($135,000), Ceres ($125,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACTION AGAINST HUNGER STATEN ISLAND, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION PHILADELPHIA, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $13,000 |
| CERES GROTON, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $125,000 |
| CHILDREN ON THE EDGE | GENERAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATES NY ALBANY, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| JESUIT REFUGEE SERVICE WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| KARAM FOUNDATION LAKE FOREST, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $39,000 |
| MERCY UNIVERSITY DOBBS FERRY, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS ARLINGTON, VA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by four trustees, all serving without compensation:
- Christopher Sobecki (Trustee)
- Patrice Sobecki (Trustee)
- Robert Sobecki (Trustee)
- Carly Ann Sobecki (Trustee)
The foundation has limited staffing and operates with minimal paid personnel.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER SOBECKI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PATRICE SOBECKI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ROBERT SOBECKI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CARLY ANN SOBECKI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for a grant from Sobecki Family Foundation?
The foundation makes grants ranging from $2,500 to $200,000, with a median grant size of approximately $11,000–$13,000. Recent grant activity shows the foundation distributes approximately $1.2 million annually across multiple recipients. The foundation indicates it makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations only and does not accept unsolicited applications for funds.
Where does Sobecki Family Foundation make grants?
The Sobecki Family Foundation supports a wide range of cities and communities across the United States. Its geographic reach includes funding in multiple states, including Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington, and others. Major urban centers such as New York, Boston, and Seattle have received support, alongside smaller communities.
What size grants does Sobecki Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Sobecki Family Foundation awarded 25 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $43K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Sobecki Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Sobecki Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.4M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Sobecki Family Foundation's EIN?
Sobecki Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6130118. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Sobecki Family Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Assets
$9.1B
Grants
19,253
Total Given
$1.2B
National Philanthropic Trust
JENKINTOWN, PA
Assets
$42.2B
Grants
18,583
Total Given
$5.1B
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program
SOUTHEASTERN, PA
Assets
$22.2B
Grants
24,269
Total Given
$3.0B
The Pfizer Foundation Inc
NEW YORK, NY
Assets
$255.3M
Grants
9,306
Total Given
$23.2M
The Blackbaud Giving Fund
CHARLESTON SC, SC
Assets
$52.7M
Grants
1,860
Total Given
$41.4M
Network for Good
WASHINGTON, DC
Assets
$96.2M
Grants
4,733
Total Given
$216.2M
Jpmorgan Chase Foundation
NEW YORK, NY
Assets
$1.2B
Grants
10,334
Total Given
$202.5M
Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund
NEW YORK, NY
Assets
$12.7B
Grants
7,424
Total Given
$3.0B
The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund
NEW YORK, NY
Assets
$518.0M
Grants
2,485
Total Given
$212.1M
Verizon Foundation
BASKING RIDGE, NJ
Assets
$23.8M
Grants
5,464
Total Given
$7.0M
Charities Aid Foundation America
ALEXANDRIA, VA
Assets
$444.9M
Grants
10,157
Total Given
$466.3M
Impactassetsinc
BETHESDA, MD
Assets
$3.0B
Grants
2,733
Total Given
$580.1M
Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
What could you do with Sobecki Family Foundation on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities