Sophiagrace Foundation
SophiaGrace Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Monica, California. Its website says it supports organizations working in areas including climate and environmental protection, international humanitarian work, disaster prevention and response, social and economic justice, the arts, and journalistic integrity.
Sophiagrace Foundation at a glance
In short: Sophiagrace Foundation gave $2.8M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $2.8M), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,760,962
- -18.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,760,962
- -18.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,760,962
- Total assets
- $13,088,730
- -6.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Sophiagrace Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3019 Wilshire Blvd Ste 321, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Website: https://sophiagrace.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sophiagrace Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
California accounted for 100% of the foundation’s grant dollars in 2025.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Sophiagrace Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 444% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.5M (2022) to $3.5M (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $2.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various organization - attachment Santa Monica, CA | General and program supports | $2,760,962 |
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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 | $13,088,730 | $1,606,354 | $3,009,715 | $2,760,962 | 1 | $2,887,918 | $1,484,557 | $650,794 |
| 2024 | $14,040,898 | $1,139,153 | $3,471,001 | $3,396,532 | 1 | $3,463,269 | $1,131,421 | $719,643 |
| 2023 | $15,821,824 | $3,278,841 | $3,524,033 | $3,497,387 | 1 | — | $531,269 | $753,840 |
| 2022 | $15,090,863 | $-185,601 | $2,692,329 | $2,545,751 | 1 | — | $80,588 | $886,173 |
| 2021 | $20,936,358 | $1,773,869 | $2,959,529 | $2,730,364 | 1 | $2,795,578 | $1,620,918 | $1,015,194 |
| 2020 | $18,206,542 | $599,961 | $4,000,524 | $3,464,221 | 85 | — | $461,863 | $1,004,206 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sophiagrace Foundation reported a distributable amount of $651K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states its mission is “to honor, protect, and heal the Earth, inspire compassionate systems change, alleviate suffering, and promote truth.” Its website lists organizations it supports under the focus areas above. These include, for example, environmental organizations such as Earthjustice and the Sierra Club Foundation; humanitarian organizations such as Oxfam America and Save the Children; and arts organizations such as American Ballet Theatre and the Huntington Library & Gardens.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported one grant totaling $2,760,962; its smallest, largest, and median grant were all that amount. The recipient was reported as “Various organization - attachment” in Santa Monica, California, with the purpose “General and program supports.” The filing reported one grant totaling $3,396,532 in 2024 and one totaling $3,497,387 in 2023.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Christina Singleton as director and president, and Cindy Yao as director and treasurer.
Sophiagrace Foundation is led by Christina Singleton, Director President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christina Singleton
Director President
Director & President → Director President, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Yao
Director Treasurer
Director, Secretary & Treasurer → Director Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$33K (2024) → $100K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $100K, to Cindy Yao (Director Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Sophiagrace Foundation
How much does Sophiagrace Foundation give each year?
Sophiagrace Foundation gave $2.8M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3.4M across 1 grant.
How large is Sophiagrace Foundation?
Sophiagrace Foundation reported $13.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $651K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sophiagrace Foundation fund?
The foundation states its mission is “to honor, protect, and heal the Earth, inspire compassionate systems change, alleviate suffering, and promote truth.” Its website lists organizations it supports under the focus areas above. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sophiagrace Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Sophiagrace Foundation make grants?
California accounted for 100% of the foundation’s grant dollars in 2025.
What is Sophiagrace Foundation's EIN?
Sophiagrace Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0740486. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Sophiagrace Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 June 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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