Sol De Janeiro Foundation
Sol De Janeiro Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $870K. Net investment income was $49K.
Sol De Janeiro Foundation at a glance
In short: Sol De Janeiro Foundation gave $870K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $124K), top state Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $870,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- Average grant
- $124,286
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $3,113,397
- Primary geography
- Illinois (23% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Sol De Janeiro Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was IPE - Instituto De Pesquisas Ecologicas ($300K). Together the top 7 received $870K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 7 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sol De Janeiro Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 949% 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
In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $870K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| IPE - Instituto De Pesquisas Ecologicas | Our grant supports ipe in developing biodiversity corridors in southern bahia, awarding scholarships to the next generation of climate leaders through its masters program in biodiversity conservation and sustainable development, and strengthening organizational capacity in response to its recent growth. | $300,000 |
| The Barack Obama Foundation Chicago, IL | Our grant supports the girls opportunity alliance, a program of the obama foundation, in strengthening grassroots organizations who provide direct services to girls through capacity development trainings and financial support. | $200,000 |
| Fundacao SOS Pro-Mata Atlantica | Our grant supports sos mata atlantica to construct a native and rare species nursery to increase biodiversity outcomes across the atlantic biome. It also supports the ongoing maintenance of protected lands and trains citizen scientists to monitor water quality in the region. | $150,000 |
| Associacao Filha Do Sol | Our grant aids filha do sol's efforts in uplifting frontline communities who protect vital ecosystems and advance climate resilience in the region. It also funds the training of local women in climate leadership. Lastly, the grant supports their internal capacity development to manage growth and deepen its impact. | $100,000 |
| Inspiring Girls International Limited | Our grant supports inspiring girls to expand its network into three new countries, reaching more girls with programs that build confidence and broaden career aspirations. It also strengthens partnerships with schools to integrate diverse female role models into everyday learning. | $50,000 |
| Rainforest Action Network San Francisco, CA | Our one-time donation to ran supported its community action grants (CAG) program, which provides funding to frontline communities fighting against deforestation and climate change that otherwise face barriers to traditional finance mechanisms. | $50,000 |
| American National Red Cross & Its Constituent Chapters and Branches Washington, DC | The American red cross received a one-time donation to be utilized for hurricane milton and helene emergency relief efforts in Florida. | $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 | $3,113,397 | $4,048,870 | $935,473 | $870,000 | 7 | $935,473 | $48,870 | $98,564 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sol De Janeiro Foundation reported a distributable amount of $99K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sol De Janeiro Foundation is led by Heela Yang Tsuzuki, Director, Chair & President on every filing since 2024; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Heela Yang Tsuzuki
Director, Chair & President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Powers
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cara Bondi
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Haley Menkis
Director, Vice Chair & Vice President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole McKimmie
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tamera Ferro
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Sol De Janeiro Foundation
How much does Sol De Janeiro Foundation give each year?
Sol De Janeiro Foundation gave $870K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Sol De Janeiro Foundation's typical grant size?
Sol De Janeiro Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $100,000, and its average grant was $124,286, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sol De Janeiro Foundation give grants?
Sol De Janeiro Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was California (6%).
Does Sol De Janeiro Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Sol De Janeiro Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Sol De Janeiro Foundation's largest grantees?
Sol De Janeiro Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include IPE - Instituto De Pesquisas Ecologicas ($300,000), The Barack Obama Foundation ($200,000) and Fundacao SOS Pro-Mata Atlantica ($150,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sol De Janeiro Foundation?
Sol De Janeiro Foundation reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $935K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $99K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Sol De Janeiro Foundation's EIN?
Sol De Janeiro Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-1901201. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2024–2025
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