Sol Foundation
Sol Foundation is a private foundation, based in Greensboro, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it made $8K in qualifying distributions.
Sol Foundation at a glance
- Revenue (2022)
- $589
- -99.7% vs 2021
- Qualifying distributions (2022)
- $7,875
- -69.3% vs 2021
- Expenses (2022)
- $7,949
- -72.7% vs 2021
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Sol Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Sol Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out 96% 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 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2021) to $40K (2020). In 2021 it made 5 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Citibank FFC 1511-3006 Greensboro, NC | GIFT | $5,000 |
| Citibank FFC 9299-3157 Greensboro, NC | GIFT | $5,000 |
| Citibank FFC 1939-9717 Greensboro, NC | GIFT | $5,000 |
| Citibank FFC 8464-4344 Greensboro, NC | GIFT | $5,000 |
| Citibank FFC 7287-9389 Greensboro, NC | GIFT | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $589 | $7,949 | — | — | $7,875 | — | — |
| 2021 | $649,257 | $181,185 | $29,115 | $25,000 | 5 | $25,689 | $177,759 | $26,753 |
| 2020 | $497,187 | $90,096 | $43,313 | $40,000 | 12 | — | $77,179 | $21,893 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sol Foundation is led by Kenneth D. Miller, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Kenneth D. Miller
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert L. Bean
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Foundation
Where does Sol Foundation operate?
Sol Foundation has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What is Sol Foundation's EIN?
Sol Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2113226. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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 2020–2022
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