Sokolof Grandchildren Charitable Foundat
Sokolof Grandchildren Charitable Foundat is a private foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and states that it has no direct charitable activities.
Sokolof Grandchildren Charitable Foundat at a glance
In short: Sokolof Grandchildren Charitable Foundat gave $567K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $44K), top state Nebraska. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $566,500
- +10.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -13.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $43,577
- +27.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $10,250,488
- +4.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (41% 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 Sokolof Grandchildren Charitable Foundat
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing lists written materials, Jennifer Javitch as the contact, no deadlines, and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Jennifer Javitch
Mailing address: 2300 Vernon Circle, Minnetonka, MN 55305
Phone: (402) 393-3893
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sokolof Grandchildren Charitable Foundat funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund ($194K). Together the top 10 received $517K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($15,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 90 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska (41%), Massachusetts (34%), Minnesota (20%), and Maryland (4%). These percentages may not total 100% because of rounding.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Sokolof Grandchildren Charitable Foundat open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 13 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $28K; repeat grants $45K. How we count
Medians: $28K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% 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 $508K (2020) to $601K (2022). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $567K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA | Provide Programs for Charitable Giving | $193,500 |
| Minneapolis Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Support General Programs | $115,000 |
| Girls Inc of Omaha Omaha, NE | Education Programs | $35,000 |
| Northstar Foundation Omaha, NE | Education Programs for Young Men | $30,000 |
| Omaha Public Library Omaha, NE | General Support General Contribution | $28,000 |
| Aice Inc Chevy Chase, MD | Promote Education Regarding American-Israeli Issues | $25,000 |
| Project Harmony Omaha, NE | Protect and Support Children | $25,000 |
| Youth Emergency Services Omaha, NE | Housing of Youth | $25,000 |
| Family Housing Advisory Services Inc Omaha, NE | Homeowner Education Programs | $20,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Omaha Omaha, NE | Support for the institute of holocaust education and the jewish community center | $20,000 |
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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 | $10,250,488 | $1,032,074 | $638,727 | $566,500 | 13 | $586,275 | $931,313 | $623,381 |
| 2024 | $9,857,141 | $634,235 | $589,130 | $513,300 | 15 | $534,933 | $543,830 | $586,840 |
| 2023 | $9,807,843 | $461,036 | $608,585 | $540,300 | 17 | $554,300 | $407,078 | $534,113 |
| 2022 | $9,955,548 | $462,145 | $659,896 | $601,000 | 22 | $609,000 | $411,249 | $555,283 |
| 2021 | $10,150,780 | $874,002 | $605,643 | $512,000 | 23 | $522,000 | $811,945 | $619,256 |
| 2020 | $9,876,543 | $1,326,959 | $566,718 | $508,000 | 22 | — | $1,281,831 | $514,958 |
| 2019 | $9,120,858 | $477,333 | $595,517 | $542,200 | 24 | — | $431,516 | $532,568 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sokolof Grandchildren Charitable Foundat reported a distributable amount of $623K 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 went to organizations whose stated work includes education, housing stability, support for young people, child protection, and community needs. For example, Northstar Foundation describes its mission as changing young men’s lives through programming rooted in education, self-discipline, and community service. Project Harmony says it works to protect and support children and to end child abuse and neglect. Youth Emergency Services says it provides housing and support to youth experiencing instability, crisis, and homelessness.
Other 2025 grantees describe their work as promoting education regarding American-Israeli issues (AICE Inc.); improving housing opportunities and eliminating poverty by helping people achieve housing stability and financial security (Family Housing Advisory Services); and building and sustaining a strong Omaha Jewish community while supporting Jews in Israel and around the world (Jewish Federation of Omaha).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $566,500. Grants ranged from $15,000 to $193,500, with a median of $25,000. The largest grants listed were $193,500 to Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund for charitable-giving programs and $115,000 to The Minneapolis Foundation for general programs. Other listed grants included $35,000 to Girls Inc. of Omaha for education programs, $30,000 to Northstar Foundation for education programs for young men, and $28,000 to Omaha Public Library for general support. The Women’s Center for Advancement also reported receiving $15,000 in 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jennifer Javitch, Mark Javitch, and Rachel Canfield as trustees.
Sokolof Grandchildren Charitable Foundat's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennifer Javitch
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Javitch
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Canfield
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Rachel Javitch (2019) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about Sokolof Grandchildren Charitable Foundat
How much does Sokolof Grandchildren Charitable Foundat give each year?
Sokolof Grandchildren Charitable Foundat gave $567K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $513K across 15 grants.
What is Sokolof Grandchildren Charitable Foundat's typical grant size?
Sokolof Grandchildren Charitable Foundat's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $43,577, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sokolof Grandchildren Charitable Foundat that year got $28K on average.
Where does Sokolof Grandchildren Charitable Foundat give grants?
Sokolof Grandchildren Charitable Foundat's top state is Nebraska, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (34%) and Minnesota (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (9 grants).
Does Sokolof Grandchildren Charitable Foundat give general operating support?
Yes: 15% of Sokolof Grandchildren Charitable Foundat's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sokolof Grandchildren Charitable Foundat's largest grantees?
Sokolof Grandchildren Charitable Foundat's largest 2025 grantees include Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund ($193,500), Minneapolis Foundation ($115,000) and Girls Inc of Omaha ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($15,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sokolof Grandchildren Charitable Foundat?
Sokolof Grandchildren Charitable Foundat reported $10.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $586K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $623K (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 Sokolof Grandchildren Charitable Foundat fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes education, housing stability, support for young people, child protection, and community needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sokolof Grandchildren Charitable Foundat?
The foundation states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sokolof Grandchildren Charitable Foundat's EIN?
Sokolof Grandchildren Charitable Foundat's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6423564. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Sokolof Grandchildren Charitable Foundat 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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