Solunesco Foundation
Solunesco Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Reston, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $899 in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 4 grants totaling $156K.
Solunesco Foundation at a glance
In short: Solunesco Foundation gave $156K across 4 grants in 2023 (avg $39K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $156,000
- Grants made (2023)
- 4
- Average grant
- $39,000
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $899
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Solunesco Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was RandolphHenry Scholarship Foundati ($150K). Together the top 4 received $156K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 4 grants totaling $156K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RandolphHenry Scholarship Foundati Charlotte, VA | To donate to the Foundation | $150,000 |
| Halifax County Dixie Youth Baseball Wylliesburge, VA | Donation to Wylliesburg Dixie Youth Association for Dixie Juinor Boys Team attending World Series in Opelika AL | $2,000 |
| Dixie Inc South Boston, VA | Support their Baseball team | $2,000 |
| Lunenburg County Youth Baseball Lea Victoria, VA | Support Lunenburg County baseball teams to the Dixie World Series | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $899 | $157,000 | $156,101 | $156,000 | 4 | $156,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Solunesco Foundation is led by Francis Hodsoll, Director since 2023 (on filings since 2022) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Francis Hodsoll
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Nia Copeland (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Pete Leinbach (2022) — Board Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2023. "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 Solunesco Foundation
How much does Solunesco Foundation give each year?
Solunesco Foundation gave $156K across 4 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Solunesco Foundation's typical grant size?
Solunesco Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $2,000, and its average grant was $39,000, across 4 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Solunesco Foundation give grants?
Solunesco Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Solunesco Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Solunesco Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Solunesco Foundation?
Solunesco Foundation reported $899 in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $157K.
What is Solunesco Foundation?
Solunesco Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Reston, VA. It holds $899 in total assets as of 2023.
What is Solunesco Foundation's EIN?
Solunesco Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1391126. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2023.
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 2022–2023
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