Sorehcra Foundation
Sorehcra Foundation is a private foundation based in Ashland, Ohio. Its stated mission is to promote education, charitable opportunities, and social welfare in the local community and surrounding areas.
Sorehcra Foundation at a glance
In short: Sorehcra Foundation gave $5.3M across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $1.1M), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,322,000
- +21.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -54.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,064,400
- +166.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $41,000
- Total assets
- $6,198,592
- -43.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Sorehcra Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Robert M Archer
Mailing address: 114 N Countryside Drive, Ashland, OH 44805
Phone: (419) 289-7007
Email: janarcher@zoominternet.net
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sorehcra Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ashland University ($4.3M). Together the top 5 received $5.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 24 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio. The foundation’s stated mission refers to the local community and surrounding areas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sorehcra Foundation gives
- Giving grew 255% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.5M (2021) to $5.7M (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $5.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ashland University Ashland, OH | Academic, Athletic, & ECA Programs | $4,269,000 |
| The Ashbrook Center Ashland, OH | Operations and Scholarships | $975,000 |
| New London Local Schools New London, OH | Scholarships | $41,000 |
| United Way Ashland, OH | 2024 Campaign | $25,000 |
| New London United Fund New London, OH | Charitable Gift | $12,000 |
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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 | $6,198,592 | $563,599 | $5,366,605 | $5,322,000 | 5 | $5,322,000 | $119,945 | $434,733 |
| 2023 | $10,986,407 | $246,172 | $4,437,338 | $4,393,000 | 11 | $4,393,000 | $139,522 | $637,712 |
| 2022 | $15,216,968 | $25,978 | $5,844,020 | $5,651,000 | 6 | $5,651,000 | $118,155 | $879,860 |
| 2021 | $21,028,164 | $160,095 | $1,631,931 | $1,500,000 | 2 | $1,510,411 | $42,648 | $1,107,245 |
| 2020 | $22,500,000 | $22,500,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sorehcra Foundation reported a distributable amount of $435K for 2024 — 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 that its mission is to promote education, charitable opportunities, and social welfare in the local community and surrounding areas. Its 2024 grants supported a university, a center, local schools, and charitable organizations.
Ashland University describes its own mission as providing a transformative learning experience guided by its Christian heritage and preparing graduates to work, serve, and lead with integrity in their communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made five grants totaling $5,322,000. Grants ranged from $12,000 to $4,269,000, with a median of $41,000.
The largest grant was $4,269,000 to Ashland University for academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs. The Ashbrook Center received $975,000 for operations and scholarships. Other 2024 grants were $41,000 to New London Local Schools for scholarships, $25,000 to United Way for its 2024 campaign, and $12,000 to New London United Fund as a charitable gift.
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing lists Robert M. Archer as the contact; application form and materials and deadlines are listed as N/A. The foundation states that activities may include grants, awards, or goods to individuals or charitable organizations, in accordance with IRS guidelines and best practices.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert M. Archer as president, Janet L. Archer as vice president, and Pamela J. Archer as treasurer.
Sorehcra Foundation is led by Robert M. Archer, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert M. Archer
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet L. Archer
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela J. Archer
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Sorehcra Foundation
How much does Sorehcra Foundation give each year?
Sorehcra Foundation gave $5.3M across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.4M across 11 grants.
What is Sorehcra Foundation's typical grant size?
Sorehcra Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $41,000, and its average grant was $1,064,400, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sorehcra Foundation give grants?
Sorehcra Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ashland, OH (3 grants) and New London, OH (2 grants).
Does Sorehcra Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Sorehcra Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Sorehcra Foundation's largest grantees?
Sorehcra Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ashland University ($4,269,000), The Ashbrook Center ($975,000) and New London Local Schools ($41,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sorehcra Foundation?
Sorehcra Foundation reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $435K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sorehcra Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its mission is to promote education, charitable opportunities, and social welfare in the local community and surrounding areas. Its 2024 grants supported a university, a center, local schools, and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sorehcra Foundation?
Sorehcra Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Sorehcra Foundation's EIN?
Sorehcra Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4382217. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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