Somebody Else Fund
Somebody Else Fund is a private foundation, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $273K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $13K. Net investment income was $752.
Somebody Else Fund at a glance
In short: Somebody Else Fund gave $13K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $13,200
- +170.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,300
- +170.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,300
- Total assets
- $273,449
- +190.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (25% 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 Somebody Else Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Carrie Schwarz NIJC ($3K). Together the top 4 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Somebody Else Fund gives
- Giving grew 167% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 235% 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
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2023) to $13K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carrie Schwarz NIJC Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $3,300 |
| American Bird Conservancy The Plains, VA | Unrestricted | $3,300 |
| Feeding America Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $3,300 |
| Immigrant Defenders Law Center Los Angeles, CA | unrestricted | $3,300 |
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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 | $273,449 | $176,280 | $14,485 | $13,200 | 4 | $13,200 | $752 | $5,616 |
| 2024 | $94,298 | $-12,870 | $6,140 | $4,880 | 4 | $4,880 | $1,051 | $4,352 |
| 2023 | $88,677 | $2,077 | $5,550 | $4,300 | 4 | $4,300 | $1,867 | $4,341 |
| 2022 | $92,593 | $30,677 | $8,250 | $4,950 | 1 | $84,950 | $677 | $5,157 |
| 2021 | $80,000 | $80,000 | — | — | — | $80,000 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Somebody Else Fund reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Somebody Else Fund is led by Avery Jay Beard Colex, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Avery Jay Beard Colex
President
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Eli Shahar
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Ariel Rose Shahar
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Martin Beard Coles
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Avery J. Beard-Coles (2021–2024) — President
- Former: Martin Beard-Coles (2021–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Rosie Shahar (2021–2024) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Somebody Else Fund
How much does Somebody Else Fund give each year?
Somebody Else Fund gave $13K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 4 grants.
What is Somebody Else Fund's typical grant size?
Somebody Else Fund's median grant in 2025 was $3,300, and its average grant was $3,300, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Somebody Else Fund give grants?
Somebody Else Fund's top state is Illinois, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (25%) and District of Columbia (25%).
Does Somebody Else Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Somebody Else Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Somebody Else Fund?
Somebody Else Fund reported $273K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Somebody Else Fund's EIN?
Somebody Else Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3852112. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work Somebody Else Fund funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- 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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