Soros Fund Charitable Foundation
Soros Fund Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations including cultural institutions, schools, universities, and other nonprofits.
Soros Fund Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Soros Fund Charitable Foundation gave $3.6M across 215 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,568,478
- -7.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 215
- -40.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,598
- +55.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $70,054,909
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (53% 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 Soros Fund Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 250 West 55Th Street 29Th Floor, New York, NY 10019-9710
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Soros Fund Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Charities Aid Foundation America ($566K). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
823 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 788 grants of 823 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 53% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 17% to Virginia, 9% to New Jersey, and 5% to Massachusetts. The filing also lists 3% under “?” as the recipient state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 215 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Soros Fund Charitable Foundation gives
- 57% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 74% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 132% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.6M (2021) to $3.9M (2024). In 2025 it made 215 grants totaling $3.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation America Alexandria, VA | General Support | $566,124 |
| Eule Charitable Foundation Port Washington, NY | Capital Endowment | $300,000 |
| Museum of Chinese in America New York, NY | General Support | $300,000 |
| Museum of Chinese in America New York, NY | General Support | $149,745 |
| Delbarton School Morristown, NJ | General Support | $90,000 |
| Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child Summit, NJ | General Support | $90,000 |
| Save Venice Inc New York, NY | General Support | $79,500 |
| American Museum of Natural History New York, NY | General Support | $75,000 |
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | General Support | $75,000 |
| School of American Ballet Inc New York, NY | General Support | $75,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $70,054,909 | $65,200,663 | $4,522,241 | $3,568,478 | 215 | $3,384,051 | $59,814,286 | $2,558,518 |
| 2024 | $68,249,292 | $3,491,307 | $4,042,103 | $3,873,998 | 363 | $3,648,365 | $4,856,026 | $3,246,633 |
| 2023 | $66,509,142 | $3,255,095 | $2,478,266 | $2,320,583 | 243 | $1,629,392 | $3,606,138 | $3,149,343 |
| 2022 | $64,745,404 | $1,940,731 | $2,128,547 | $2,045,960 | 1 | $1,897,547 | $2,085,136 | $3,230,777 |
| 2021 | $70,551,803 | $2,693,896 | $2,032,908 | $1,602,080 | 1 | $1,555,535 | $1,939,965 | $3,241,988 |
| 2020 | $62,270,271 | $5,142,501 | $2,742,013 | $2,668,267 | 1 | — | $4,886,838 | $2,597,337 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Soros Fund Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.6M 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’s own filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Museum of Chinese in America says it engages audiences in historical dialogue and connects the past and present; Save Venice says it preserves, protects, and promotes Venice’s artistic heritage; and Choral Chameleon says it provides choral music experiences without barriers. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 215 grants totaling $3,568,478. Grant amounts ranged from $75 to $566,124, with a median of $3,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $566,124 to Charities Aid Foundation America for general support; $300,000 to Eule Charitable Foundation for capital endowment; and two grants to the Museum of Chinese in America for general support, of $300,000 and $149,745. Other grants included $90,000 each to Delbarton School and Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child, and $79,500 to Save Venice Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Andrew Hollenbeck as director/president; Tom Richardson as director/treasurer/secretary; Georgia Levenson Keohane as director; John DeSisto as vice president as of July 22, 2025; and Christopher I Naunton as vice president until July 22, 2025.
Soros Fund Charitable Foundation is led by Andrew Hollenbeck, Director & President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew Hollenbeck
Director & President
Treasurer & Director → Director, Treasurer, Director & President, 2024
Director, Treasurer, Director & President → Director & President, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Tom Richardson
Director, Treasurer & Secretary
Director → Director, Treasurer & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Georgia Levenson Keohane
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Christopher I. Naunton
Vice President
Vice President & Treasurer → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: John Desisto (2020–2025) — Vice President · Filing note: Until 3312022
- Former: Maryann Canfield (2020–2024) — President · Filing note: Until 12/31/2023
- Former: Catherine E. Livingston (2023–2024) — Secretary & Director · Filing note: As of 5823
- Former: Daniel Sachs (2020–2023) — Director · Filing note: Until 12/31/2023
- Former: Debbie Fine (2021–2023) — Secretary & Director · Filing note: Until 5/8/2023
- Former: Daniel R. Eule (2020–2022) — Director · Filing note: Until 3312022
- Former: Gail Scovell (2020–2022) — Secretary & Director · Filing note: Until 3312022
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 Soros Fund Charitable Foundation
How much does Soros Fund Charitable Foundation give each year?
Soros Fund Charitable Foundation gave $3.6M across 215 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3.9M across 363 grants.
What is Soros Fund Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Soros Fund Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $16,598, across 215 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Soros Fund Charitable Foundation give grants?
Soros Fund Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (17%) and New Jersey (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (76 grants), Miami Gardens, FL (10 grants), Washington, DC (9 grants) and Boston, MA (5 grants).
Does Soros Fund Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Soros Fund Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (214 of 215) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Soros Fund Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Soros Fund Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Charities Aid Foundation America ($566,124), Museum of Chinese in America ($497,370 across 5 grants) and Eule Charitable Foundation ($300,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Soros Fund Charitable Foundation?
Soros Fund Charitable Foundation reported $70.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Soros Fund Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Soros Fund Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Soros Fund Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Soros Fund Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3388177. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Soros Fund Charitable 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 May 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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