Sonerholm Charitable Foundation
Sonerholm Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Albany, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $16K.
Sonerholm Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Sonerholm Charitable Foundation gave $16K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,100
- +78.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,300
- +27.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Primary geography
- Virginia (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Sonerholm Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Life Community Church ($6K). Together the top 7 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sonerholm Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 79% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 77% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2023) to $16K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Life Community Church Las Vegas, NV | Charitable Work | $5,500 |
| Christian Aid Charlottesville, VA | Charitable Work | $4,200 |
| If Gathering Austin, TX | Charitable Work | $1,600 |
| International Cooperating Ministry Hampton, VA | Charitable Work | $1,200 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU) Orlando, FL | Charitable Work | $1,200 |
| Missions Door Denver, CO | Charitable Work | $1,200 |
| International Mission Board Richmond, VA | Charitable Work | $1,200 |
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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 | — | $122,064 | $16,680 | $16,100 | 7 | $16,100 | — | — |
| 2024 | $268,126 | $11,629 | $9,452 | $9,000 | 5 | $9,000 | $7,001 | — |
| 2023 | $255,253 | $7,355 | $9,222 | $8,550 | 5 | $9,113 | $7,355 | $11,845 |
| 2022 | $256,425 | $15,341 | $10,120 | $9,000 | 5 | $10,120 | $15,341 | $12,436 |
| 2021 | $251,204 | $27,529 | $19,126 | $15,200 | 7 | $19,126 | $27,529 | $188 |
| 2020 | $242,801 | $14,482 | $10,750 | $10,750 | 6 | — | $14,482 | $12,128 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sonerholm Charitable Foundation is led by Shannon Richards, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Shannon Richards
President
Secretary & Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lewis Sonerholm
Board Member
President → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Richards
Secy-Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Secy-Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Sonerholm Charitable Foundation
How much does Sonerholm Charitable Foundation give each year?
Sonerholm Charitable Foundation gave $16K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $9K across 5 grants.
What is Sonerholm Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Sonerholm Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,200, and its average grant was $2,300, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sonerholm Charitable Foundation give grants?
Sonerholm Charitable Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Nevada (34%) and Texas (10%).
Does Sonerholm Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Sonerholm Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Work" (7 grants).
Who are Sonerholm Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Sonerholm Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Life Community Church ($5,500), Christian Aid ($4,200) and If Gathering ($1,600), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What is Sonerholm Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Sonerholm Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0374060. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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