Sonance Cares Inc
Sonance Cares Inc is a public charity based in San Clemente, California. Formed in 2023, it supports charitable, educational, scientific, literary, and related humanitarian activities addressing world famine, water scarcity, period poverty, children in need, and animals.
Sonance Cares Inc at a glance
In short: Sonance Cares Inc gave $1.1M across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $79K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,108,317
- +27.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -26.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $79,166
- +73.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,500
- Total assets
- $26,572
- -78.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Sonance Cares Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 429 Avenida De La Estrella 101, San Clemente, CA 92672
Phone: (949) 369-8035
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sonance Cares Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Elephant Cooperation ($793K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 33 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in California (86%). The remaining reported shares were Georgia (7%), New York (2%), Nevada (2%), and Arizona (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Sonance Cares Inc gives
- 29% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $867K (2023) to $1.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elephant Cooperation San Clemente, CA | General Support | $792,750 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America Atlanta, GA | Youth of the Year | $78,000 |
| RX3 Foundation Beverly Hills, CA | General Support | $75,000 |
| Limb Kind Foundation Inc Ozone Park, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Mercy for Animals Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Rhino 911 Reno, NV | General Support | $21,567 |
| Veteran Health Charity (Fitops Foundation) Bentonville, AZ | General Support | $21,000 |
| Aoki Foundation Sherman Oaks, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Compassionate Animal Rescue for Medical Aid Mission Viejo, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Las Palmas PTA San Clemente, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,572 | $1,307,216 | $1,338,173 | $1,108,317 | 14 |
| 2023 | $122,471 | $1,493,610 | $1,472,511 | $866,646 | 19 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “to work together with our partners to leave a lasting impact on the plant, people, animals, and communities.”
Its 2024 filing says it primarily provides support and funding for activities addressing world famine, water scarcity, period poverty, children in need, and animal welfare. Examples of supported grantees include Elephant Cooperation, whose stated mission includes protecting elephants and wildlife while feeding and educating children, and Mercy for Animals, whose mission is to build a compassionate food system. Boys & Girls Clubs of America describes its work as serving children and teens through local clubs, while the Limb Kind Foundation describes its mission as improving the lives of children with limb loss and providing pediatric prosthetic care.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Sonance Cares Inc reported 14 grants totaling $1,108,317. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $792,750, with a median of $15,500.
The largest reported grants included $792,750 to Elephant Cooperation for general support, $78,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of America for Youth of the Year, and $75,000 to RX3 Foundation for general support. Other listed awards included $25,000 each to Limb Kind Foundation and Mercy for Animals, both for general support, and $21,567 to Rhino 911 for general support.
The organization says it discusses intended uses with recipient organizations before funding to ensure grant funds are spent on items consistent with its mission. Its 2024 filing also says it made grants to 20 charitable organizations, while the itemized grant data reports 14 grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sharon Runyon as president, Christine Crain as secretary, Jennifer Malmberg as treasurer, and Kari Rich and Skyler Bennis as directors.
Sonance Cares Inc is led by Sharon Runyon, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sharon Runyon
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kari Rich
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Skyler Bennis
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Crain
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Malmberg
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Sonance Cares Inc
How much does Sonance Cares Inc give each year?
Sonance Cares Inc gave $1.1M across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $867K across 19 grants.
What is Sonance Cares Inc's typical grant size?
Sonance Cares Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,500, and its average grant was $79,166, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Sonance Cares Inc give grants?
Sonance Cares Inc gives mostly in California: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Clemente, CA (3 grants).
Does Sonance Cares Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of Sonance Cares Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Sonance Cares Inc's largest grantees?
Sonance Cares Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Elephant Cooperation ($792,750), Boys & Girls Clubs of America ($78,000) and RX3 Foundation ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sonance Cares Inc?
Sonance Cares Inc reported $27K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What does Sonance Cares Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to work together with our partners to leave a lasting impact on the plant, people, animals, and communities.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sonance Cares Inc?
Sonance Cares Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Sonance Cares Inc's EIN?
Sonance Cares Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1389344. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Sonance Cares Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/sonance-cares-inc-morg_5f8de73ffae24ed592bfbf19897fb7b4
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