Sonedna Foundation
Sonedna Foundation is a private foundation, based in Oxford, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $959K. Net investment income was $291K.
Sonedna Foundation at a glance
In short: Sonedna Foundation gave $959K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $107K), mostly in Mississippi. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $958,836
- +30.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +80.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $106,537
- -27.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $31,756
- Total assets
- $6,001,285
- +2.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Sonedna Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mississippi Early Learning Alliance (Mela) ($500K). Together the top 8 received $927K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($31,756), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 22 (41%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sonedna Foundation gives
- Giving fell 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 610% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $737K (2023) to $1.4M (2021). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $959K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Early Learning Alliance (Mela) Jackson, MS | Help with Ms Educational Programs | $500,000 |
| Charleston Elementary Charleston, MS | Help with Ms Educational Programs | $218,047 |
| West Tellahatchie Sumner, MS | General Purpose- Education | $100,810 |
| Institute of Community Services Holly Springs, MS | Day Care Center | $86,986 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $31,756 |
| Aspen Institute Washington, DC | General Purpose- Education | $11,000 |
| Rezilient Kidz Colorado Springs, CO | General Purpose- Education | $3,853 |
| Dollywood Foundation Sevierville, TN | General Purpose | $3,584 |
| Ms Head Start Assocation Jackson, MS | General Purpose- Education | $2,800 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,001,285 | $2,155,683 | $1,884,144 | $958,836 | 9 | $1,658,508 | $291,168 | $271,999 |
| 2023 | $5,844,941 | $1,722,796 | $1,903,346 | $736,630 | 5 | $1,704,027 | $88,806 | $319,330 |
| 2022 | $5,921,597 | $2,107,962 | $1,496,441 | $1,338,698 | 2 | $1,338,698 | $110,907 | $297,223 |
| 2021 | $5,560,946 | $1,858,903 | $1,587,518 | $1,437,609 | 2 | $1,437,609 | $369,865 | $331,522 |
| 2020 | $5,440,402 | $1,668,948 | $1,415,637 | $1,195,967 | 4 | — | $115,189 | $271,685 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sonedna Foundation reported a distributable amount of $272K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sonedna Foundation is led by Morgan Freeman, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Morgan Freeman
President
Director & President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexis Freeman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
$50K (2024)
Angela Hilliard Harold
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Kim Moses
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Morgana Freeman
Vice President
Director & V.pres. → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: David E. Mond CPA (2020–2023) — Director & Treasurer
- Former: William Luckett (2020) — Director & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $50K, to Alexis Freeman (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Sonedna Foundation
How much does Sonedna Foundation give each year?
Sonedna Foundation gave $959K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $737K across 5 grants.
What is Sonedna Foundation's typical grant size?
Sonedna Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $31,756, and its average grant was $106,537, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sonedna Foundation give grants?
Sonedna Foundation gives mostly in Mississippi: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, MS (2 grants).
Does Sonedna Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Sonedna Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sonedna Foundation's largest grantees?
Sonedna Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mississippi Early Learning Alliance (Mela) ($500,000), Charleston Elementary ($218,047) and West Tellahatchie ($100,810), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($31,756), which are not listed by name. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sonedna Foundation?
Sonedna Foundation reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $272K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Sonedna Foundation's EIN?
Sonedna Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-0838346. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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