Soderholm Family Foundation Inc
Soderholm Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Madison, Wisconsin. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $37,000 through 10 grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in health care, education, and community services.
Soderholm Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Soderholm Family Foundation Inc gave $37K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $37,000
- +174.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,700
- +37.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Total assets
- $1,172,331
- -0.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Soderholm Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 731 Farwell Drive, Madison, WI 53704
Phone: (608) 244-0458
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Soderholm Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ronald McDonald House Charities of Madison ($10K). Together the top 9 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin, 16% to Arizona, and 14% to Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Soderholm Family Foundation Inc gives
- In 2025 it paid out 63% 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2024) to $37K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Madison Madison, WI | General Support | $10,000 |
| Children's Dyslexia Center of Madison Madison, WI | General Support | $5,000 |
| Honorhealth Foundation Scottsdale, AZ | General Support | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | General Support | $5,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation Madison, WI | Wisconsin School of Business Fund | $5,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation Madison, WI | Uw Carbone Cancer Center Greatest Need Fund | $2,500 |
| Vera Court Neighborhood Center Inc Madison, WI | General Support | $2,000 |
| Arizona Community Foundation Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $1,000 |
| The River Food Pantry Madison, WI | General Support | $1,000 |
| Edgewood Campus School Inc Madison, WI | General Support | $500 |
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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 | $1,172,331 | $44,622 | $46,371 | $37,000 | 10 | $38,337 | $43,134 | $60,733 |
| 2024 | $1,176,114 | $547,569 | $16,369 | $13,500 | 5 | $14,750 | $445,950 | $47,635 |
| 2023 | $1,019,352 | $1,019,352 | — | — | — | — | — | $3,961 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Soderholm Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $61K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including children’s and health care organizations, educational institutions, a neighborhood center, and a food pantry.
Among the grantees, Vera Court Neighborhood Center says it works with community members and organizations to provide programming and services for children, youth, families, seniors, and other community members. The River Food Pantry describes its mission as providing food, resources, and faith to build a stronger community. Edgewood Campus School describes itself as a Catholic school educating a diverse student body through a rigorous academic curriculum and commitment to its stated values.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $37,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median grant of $3,750.
The largest reported grants included $10,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Madison for general support; $5,000 each to Children’s Dyslexia Center of Madison for general support, HonorHealth Foundation for general support, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for general support, and the University of Wisconsin Foundation for the Wisconsin School of Business Fund. The foundation also gave $2,500 to the University of Wisconsin Foundation for the UW Carbone Cancer Center Greatest Need Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers listed on the 2025 filing are Joseph W Soderholm, Stacy Ann Soderholm, Abigail K Soderholm Jones, Rebecca A Ahern, and Chelsea Revethis.
Soderholm Family Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Abigail K. Soderholm Jones
Officer
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chelsea Revethis
Officer
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph W. Soderholm
Officer
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca A. Ahern
Officer
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Ann Soderholm
Officer
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Soderholm Family Foundation Inc
How much does Soderholm Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Soderholm Family Foundation Inc gave $37K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $14K across 5 grants.
What is Soderholm Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Soderholm Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,750, and its average grant was $3,700, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Soderholm Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Soderholm Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (16%) and Tennessee (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (7 grants).
Does Soderholm Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of Soderholm Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Soderholm Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Soderholm Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Ronald McDonald House Charities of Madison ($10,000), University of Wisconsin Foundation ($7,500 across 2 grants) and Children's Dyslexia Center of Madison ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Soderholm Family Foundation Inc?
Soderholm Family Foundation Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $38K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $61K (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 Soderholm Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including children’s and health care organizations, educational institutions, a neighborhood center, and a food pantry. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Soderholm Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Soderholm Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Soderholm Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2881594. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Soderholm Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
Live grants for the work Soderholm Family Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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